Assistant Operations Librarian – Llyfrgellydd Cynorthwyol Gweithrediadau

Reference : AOL-16012

Close Date : 21/08/2012

Salary : £21519.00 - £23708.00

Scale : Grade 5

Hours : 37

Location : Any/all of County Borough Libraries or Vehicles

Category : Professional Jobs

Description
To assist the Operations Librarian to lead, manage and co-ordinate operations matters in the Library Service, ensuring delivery of high quality, effective, customer-focussed services to the community.

To assist with the management, development and motivation of staff within the area of responsibility

To be responsible for matters relating to buildings and mobile libraries in the absence of the Operations Librarian

Assist the Operations Librarian with managing budgets for the area of responsibility

Responsible to: Principal Librarian.

To assist with the work of the Operational teams and work in close partnership with colleagues and other teams to ensure the effective provision and delivery of customer focused services.

To contribute to policy development and forward planning for the service and to ensure the effective delivery and implementation of Library Service policies, objectives and developments.

To assist in the promotion and marketing of the Library Service to ensure maximum take-up of services by the community, including attendance at events outside normal working hours on occasion as required.

To be responsible for the presentation and appearance of libraries and mobiles in the area and the physical appearance of the stock and contents.

To assist with the management of resources to secure maximum library user satisfaction and achievement of service standards, targets and defined performance outcomes.

To assist with the training and development of staff.

To assist with the deployment of operations staff, ensuring that agreed levels of operational staff are provided.

To assist with the monitoring of staff performance and absence control.

To have some responsibility for matters relating to building and library vehicle maintenance, health and safety and security, working with Library Managers, partners and contractors as necessary.

For an informal discussion please contact Jane Sellwood on 01685 353480

Application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725199 or 01685 724667 (out of hours) and are to be returned no later than the 21st August 2012 to HR Administration, Customer Services, Unit 5, Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4TQ.

I gael ffurflen gais ffoniwch 01685 725199 neu 01685 724667 (y tu allan i oriau’r swyddfa). Dychwelwch eich ffurflen erbyn dydd Mercher, Awst y 21ain 2012, i’r Adran Adnoddau Dynol, Gwasanaethau Cwsmer, Uned 5, Parc Busnes Triongl, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tudful, CF48 4TQ.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised person(s) or third party under any circumstances either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.