Principal Librarian
- Employer
- Warwickshire County Council
- Location
- Warwickshire
- Salary
- £29,577 - £32,234 per annum (Pro rata)
- Closing date
- 2 Nov 2020
- Reference
- RA0001573
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
Principal Librarian
Scale J (£29,577 - £32,234) per annum
18.5 hours per week - Permanent
About the Role
The post-holder will lead and manage the Reading and Learning Team to meet the outcomes of the service delivery plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing and implementing consistent policies and strategies for key priority groups (both adult and children) and for reader and audience development more widely.
The role will involve working in partnership with Commissioning Team Leaders and corporate partners and developing good working relationships with a range of key stakeholders including statutory partners, service providers, the voluntary sector and customers.
Applicants will need to demonstrate business acumen, and people, budget and operational management capabilities, along with skills in planning, research and resource management. They will need a good understanding of the statutory and regulatory context to be able to ensure the business operates safely, in compliance with appropriate regulations and legislation. We are looking for someone who can innovate and improve services to high performance standards, in line with the Council’s values and corporate vision.
For full Job Description and Person Specification click link here
Additional Information
If you have any questions, please contact Jayney Faulknall Mills. Mobile: 07775 890760 or Email: jayneyfaulknallmills@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 2nd November 2020
Interview date: TBC
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not be submitted unless asked to do so.
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.
As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application demonstrates that they meet the criteria for the post. This means the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, people with a disability and people from the LGBT+ Community.
Company
As a local authority we take on a wide range of roles, whether we are providing specialist care and support to the most vulnerable in our communities, or championing Warwickshire as a choice for business through our work to promote economic growth and innovation.
Warwickshire is famous the world over as Shakespeare’s county— but that’s only half the story. We’re also vibrant and modern. One of the fastest growing commercial regions in the UK, we’re home to many leading companies and developing exciting opportunities for everyone who lives and works here.
We pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that like to encourage new ways of working. Likewise, our ability to make decisions quickly is as important to us as it is to our customers.
We work actively with partner organisations to deliver our core services:
- Schools and Learning
- Social Care and Health
- Community Safety
- Environment and Planning
- Leisure and Tourism
- Roads and Travel
- Website
- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/jobs
- Telephone
- 01926 41 8125
- Location
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HR Service Centre
Shire Hall
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 4RL
United Kingdom
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