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Thank you for your interest in Libraries Unlimited, an independent staff and community owned organisation.
About Libraries Unlimited
Libraries Unlimited is an independent charity running the library service in Devon and Torbay, and a range of other services including; one FabLab, and 3 Business and Intellectual Property Centres. We have approximately 380 members of staff working across our multiple locations. We are also an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), expanding our services to include high-quality arts and cultural events and activities for our users. We have an ambitious vision to grow and develop our organisation, our people and our services. We firmly believe that great libraries have a huge, positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities and we are committed to developing our new organisation to have an even bigger impact in local communities in the future. Our staff are critical to ensuring that our libraries continue to have maximum impact, and you could be part of this.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working
We are happy to talk about flexible working arrangements for any of our vacancies. We encourage you to discuss with us any requirements you may have regarding a vacancy you are interested in, such as changes to hours, job shares, working locations or any other flexible requests, as early as possible in the recruitment process. Whilst we won’t be able to accommodate every request, we believe it is important to discuss any requirements so that no one is put off applying because they think the hours or structure wouldn’t work for them and we can appoint the best person for the role.
We currently have the following vacancies:
Positions Relief Trustees Volunteers
Positions
Customer Service Assistant (Job ref: BRX008)
Salary: £6,569.88 pro rata’d (£23,151 per annum/ £12 per hour)
Hours: 10.5 hours per week (see working pattern below)
Location: Brixham Library
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 22nd October 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 5th November 2024, at Brixham Library
Working Pattern
Thursday: 9:30 – 13:00 (3.5hrs)
Friday: 9:30 – 13:00 (3.5hrs)
Saturday: 9:30 – 13:00 (3.5hrs)
Total: 10.5 hours
Do you enjoy helping others? Brixham Library is seeking a dynamic Customer Service Assistant. We are more than just books!
You will play a key role in helping customers at every stage of their lives to get the most out of our services. It’s hands on and full of variety, with no two shifts ever being the same! In a typical shift, you could find yourself:
- Delivering a friendly, personable service to customers whilst helping them with their diverse reading and information queries.
- Using your excellent IT skills to help customers access our digital library services and connect to the wider world through our customer PCs or their own devices.
- Delivering and planning events and activities that inspire a love of reading, learning, and creativity with customers of all ages.
You don’t need qualifications or previous library experience to join us – we’ll give you all the relevant training you’ll need. It’s your passion for helping others, strong IT skills, and your excellent organisation skills that are more important to us.
This is an opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a customer-facing role, if you’re excited by the prospect of making a positive impact in people’s lives and communities, this could be the perfect role for you!
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alan Nash, Library Supervisor (Paignton Library) on 01803 714460 or email alan.nash@librariesunlimited.org.uk, or Sarah Bajomee, Team Leader (Brixham Library) on 01803 853870, or email sarah.bajomee@librariesunlimited.org.uk
When you are ready to apply, please:
- Complete the below application form. Return your completed application form to jobs@librariesunlimited.org.uk by the closing date; and
- Complete the Equality & Diversity Monitoring form available here.
Recruitment Pack
Application Form
Job Description
Guidance for Applicants
Relief Positions
There are currently no Relief positions available.
Trustees
Community Trustee
Salary: Voluntary role
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 17th October 2024
Interview date: between Tuesday 22nd October, and Friday 25th October, online via Teams
Libraries Unlimited is an independent charity established in 2016, running the libraries across Devon and Torbay as well a range of other services including a FabLab and Business and Intellectual Property Centres. We are also an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), expanding our services to include high-quality arts and cultural events and activities for our users.
We are looking for a new community trustee to join our diverse Board. A community trustee is a member of one of Libraries Unlimited’s affiliated Friends Groups or a registered volunteer with us. As a community trustee, you can bring not only your unique skills and experience to the Board, but also your knowledge and understanding of libraries and your communities. Selection will be via application form and interview via video call with existing trustees.
We have ambitious plans to grow and develop our organisation, our people and our service, and we are seeking to appoint a person passionate about our vision for enriching lives and building communities to support our future growth and sustainability.
Our trustees provide Libraries Unlimited with effective challenge and scrutiny and are collectively responsible for setting and reviewing our strategic direction. We are looking for an Community trustee who will share our collective passion for libraries and enjoy the challenge of working in a creative business environment.
We are keen to ensure we have diverse voices on our Board so that we best reflect the communities we serve, and to ensure we have a variety of different perspectives leading our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from those who identify as female, who consider themselves to have a disability and/or people of the global majority.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Claire Annetts, Executive Officer, on elections@librariesunlimited.org.uk who will arrange this with an existing trustee.
When you are ready to apply, please:
- Complete the below Personal Details Form and the About Me Form, and email them to elections@librariesunlimited.org.uk.
- Complete the Equality & Diversity Monitoring form available here.
Recruitment Pack
Personal Details Form
About Me Form
Volunteers
Every library in Devon is run by paid library staff, but there are lots of volunteering opportunities for people who wish to get involved and support their local library and community.