Libraries NI is seeking to recruit motivated and reliable District Officers to join our team in South and east Region. Contributing to the development and delivery of innovative library services to customers. The post holder will provide specialist advice, training and support to staff customers and identified groups to assist them to meet their needs. The post holder will develop and deliver excellent customer focused services, programmes and projects. The post holder will work collaboratively and/or in partnership across Northern Ireland to meet service objectives, increase participation and to exploit library resources.
There are both permanent and temporary posts available as listed below.
Post 1: Newry Mourne and Down - Permanent (36hpw)
The following are temporary posts, subject to review dependant on business need, please note these posts may be extended, confirmed permanent or terminated for any valid reason.
Post 2: Belfast City 36hpw
Post 3: Belfast Central 36hpw
Terms and Conditions of employment are National Joint Council for local government and successful post holders will have access to:
• Minimum 24 days annual leave plus 12 statutory holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Health Services
• Access to Private Health Care Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Provision
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Leave
• Flexible Working / Work Life Balance
• Career Break scheme
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 11:59pm.
Libraries NI is responsible for the provision and delivery of a public library service in Northern Ireland, connecting people with information, ideas and experiences. Our values are Caring, Responsive and Accountable strengthening a culture that is inclusive, engaging, supportive and provides opportunities for our staff to advance their career and deliver excellent customer focused services.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. All appointments will be made on merit.
Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies, a Reserve List may be created in order of suitability for further appointments within Libraries NI. This may be used for up to 12 months to fill the same or like vacancies with a similar job description and personnel specification and on the same salary scale, normally within the same location/department without further testing of merit.
Further details are available from the Libraries NI website by clicking the APPLY NOW button, by telephone: (028) 3839 9458 or email: