Branch Librarian

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location of post: Skewen Library, Carnegie Hall, Evelyn Road, Skewen SA10 6LH

Workstyle: Fixed workplace

We are currently looking for an experienced person to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient day to day administration and management of the library.

The main duties of the post are;

To supervise the efficient day to day administration and management of the library

Supervision of staff in the library

Routine supervision of IT equipment and services

Contribute to staff training requirements within the library

Contribute formally to discussions on service development especially through engagement with schools and local community groups

To identify growth potential for the library and promote library usage

To contribute to stock selection and promotion

To maintain records and undertake the necessary checks in line with the Health and Safety of the building

To develop links with young people organisations and schools to enhance services to children

You will have experience of;

Professional library work

Supervising and motivating staff

You should have extensive experience of working in public libraries and have excellent oral and written communication skills

Ideally you will have;

A good standard of education, minimum of 4 GCSE’s or equivalent grades A-C which should include English

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Davies on

Phone: 01639 899829 or

Email: c.davies19@npt.gov.uk

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.