Libraries Engagement Officer

Active Libraries Engagement Officer Job Summary

• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Advert
  
  Start Date:
  
  09/06/2026
• Advert End Date: 24/06/2026 12:00
• Salary: £28,598 pa
• Hours per week: 37
• Job Category: Libraries
• Vacancy : 297720
• Employment
  
  Location:
  
  The Word, South Shields
• Post Number: BR01826
• Number of posts: 1
• Closing date: 24 Jun

Active Libraries Engagement Officer (The Word, South Shields)

£28,598 pa

Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2028

You will support the promotion of the Library service, and the Active Libraries Initiative, to members of the community who currently use libraries, and to those who do not.

This post is externally funded.

We offer an excellent benefits package.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

South Tyneside Council is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.