Senior Library & Information Officer

Position: Senior Library & Information Officer - MOR11430
# Senior Library & Information Officer Ref no::
MOR
11430

Published::
09/01/2026

Closes::
16/01/2026

Location::

Forres Library, High Street, Forres, Moray, IV36 1BU
Salary::
£31,630.30 - £33,873.45 per year Contract Type::
Permanent Position Type::
Full Time

Hours::

36.25 hours per week

Work From Home::
Hybrid##

Job Description To coordinate delivery of a high quality library service, and supervise the day to day operation of library buildings within designated areas

To provide excellent customer service, promote the aims of the library service and deliver a range of services and activities in accordance with Council Policy, Local Outcome Improvement Plan, Libraries Team Plan, and customer service standards.## Responsibilities Coordinate the daily operations of the library, to deliver a quality, customer focussed service

Provide supervision and direction to library staff, with responsibility for recruitment, training, development and performance of staff and volunteers

Develop relationships and partnerships locally with other Council departments, community groups, schools and external organisations to identify opportunities for outreach & engagement

Work with staff team to implement and promote a programme of events and activities for the library, which attracts and meets the need of the local community

Ensure the general safety and security of the building and that the necessary standards of health and safety are applied

Ensure that the financial and administrative procedures of the Council are accurately complied with.## The Individual Supervisory and recent line management experience

Experience in library/information work or similar sector2 Highers6 SQA Standard Grades or Equivalent at level 3 or above

Experience of supervising a team

Experience of delivering services to specific audiences, eg Children & Young People

Experience of keeping statistics and maintaining accurate financial records

Excellent ICT skills using a wide range of applications, including digital and online tools

Experience of delivering excellent customer service

Experience of cash handling

Broad awareness of good practice and service developments in public libraries

Experience and understanding of community engagement and working with different groups and partners

Leadership & team working

Effective presentation skills

Effective written/oral communication

Adaptable to changing circumstances

Effective liaison and community involvement

Ability to work flexibly, across multiple locations, to meet the needs and demands of the service

Required to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.  Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Closing Date: 16 January 2026

Starting Salary: £31,630.30  £16.78 per hour  36.25 Hours per week Applicants should note this post is currently based at Forres Library, however this may be subject to change pending the outcome of the review of library services currently in process.

For further information please contact   Philip Davidson, Operations Librarian, telephone  email   David Hayden, Principal Librarian, telephone  email  Job Attachments
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