Libraries West Project Officer

• This role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home, with agreement from the manager, or from one of our offices
• 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• You will join a team passionate and committed to transforming our communities through the delivery of information both through our libraries and online, creating desirable places for people to live and work as part of Somerset's ambitious growth plans.
• 37 hours per week
• The contract offered is permanent
• Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

The LibrariesWest Consortium comprises 7 library authorities in the South West.  It provides services, including a joint Library Management System (LMS) and a shared Bibliographical Services Unit, to approximately 150 library sites across the Consortium.   There are approximately 600 library staff working within LibrariesWest area.

LibrariesWest makes its library catalogue available to members of the public through its website www.librarieswest.gov.uk .  The Library Management System, Online Application, and website are developed on an ongoing basis, as a result of public feedback and technological developments.  It is a highly interactive site, enabling members of the public to search the library catalogue, place reservations for items and renew items they have on loan.  It is extremely popular site with hundreds of thousands of transactions taking place annually.   Many of the emerging and ongoing projects within LibrariesWest relate to the commitment to maximise the range and quality of interactivity available via the website.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Managing projects which contribute directly to improving library services across the Libraries West Consortium. Acts as a key project member of major Libraries West projects.
• Develop new project ideas to improve the library service for both the Consortium and our customers, shaping them into tangible programs of work.
• Facilitates the LibrariesWest Board by shaping the Board agenda in conjunction with the Chair and ensuring that reports and other documentation are available in a timely fashion so that appropriate decisions can be made which drive LibrariesWest forward. Plays a similar role for Bibliographic User Group (BUG) and Joint Users Group (JUG).
• Co-ordinates the provision of management information in support of the strategic objectives of LibrariesWest members. Ensures that management information reports are provided as required and that programmes for reporting agreed with all Consortium partners.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

• Experience of liaising and working with Stakeholders
• Seeking external funding and funding applications.
• Basic understanding of budget management
• Basic project management Knowledge and experience

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Gavin Fear at gavin.fear@somerset.gov.uk

The salary for this role is £32,597 - £36,363 per annum

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.