Mobile Librarian - ARB16526
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,333.00 to £27,629.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Isle of Islay, PA43 7HP |
| Company: | Argyll and Bute Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ARB16526 |
Summary
Department: liveArgyll/Services and Support
Closing date : Sunday 3rd August 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and motivated individual to join our library team and be our Mobile Library driver.
The Mobile Library operates across Islay and Jura, engaging with the local community, schools and nurseries. You will be able to work independently with a flexible approach, whilst delivering a high standard of customer service.
You will have experience of working with the public in customer focussed role, together with good administrative, IT, communication and organisational skills.
This role requires travel throughout Islay and Jura, therefore good time keeping is essential in operating the mobile library schedule accurately and safely, with a commitment in providing a high-quality customer-focused service to the local communities. An interest and knowledge of Library Services would be desirable.
If you believe you have the qualities to play this vital role in delivering the mobile library service, we would love to hear from you.
The job candidate must have at least three standard grades or equivalents, including English. It is essential that the candidate holds a current and clean driver’s licence to C1 standard, with experience of driving commercial/ good vehicles. Possessing a driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is beneficial.
This is a temporary post for 1 year, working 14hrs per week over 2 days.
Applicants should note that:-
- This post is not suitable for job share.
- The salary shown above is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
- This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with - Children.
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is Elizabeth Rafferty, Business Operations Officer - Libraries, 01369 707144, elizabeth.rafferty@liveargyll.co.uk
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CV's, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
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