Digital Engagement Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24,790 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 282693 |
Summary
Darlington Library houses a digital hub called The Hive.andnbsp;A modern and vibrant area aimed to inspire and excite you in all things digital and creative. The Hive is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment enabling both children and adults to delve into the exiting world of science, technology, engineering, art and maths (STEAM).
We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and creative person to help animate the space by delivering workshops, activities and engagement opportunities to a range of different audiences ranging from schools to hobby groups in a variety of STEAM activities.
Full training will be provided however a keen interest and willingness to learn is essential. We recommend you visit our website and social media pages to see what exciting opportunities you could be involved with.andnbsp;andnbsp;
If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge and skills and are motivated to help inspire and upskill others, then we want to hear from you.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:andnbsp;
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)andnbsp;
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributionsandnbsp;
Flexi-time schemeandnbsp;
Flexible workingandnbsp;
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemesandnbsp;
Staff equality forumsandnbsp;
Green Car Leasing Schemeandnbsp;
Access to a wide range of training, learning and developmentandnbsp;
Physiotherapy serviceandnbsp;
Confidential counselling serviceandnbsp;
Great wellbeing offerandnbsp;
Cycle to Work Schemeandnbsp;
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discountsandnbsp;
Local and National retailer discountsandnbsp;
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savingsandnbsp;
Arriva Employee Travel Clubandnbsp;
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.andnbsp;
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/andnbsp;
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.andnbsp;
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/andnbsp;
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile.
andnbsp;
For a further informal discussion, please contact: Laura Pattison, Library Operations Manager on 01325 349610.
General Information for Applicants:andnbsp;andnbsp;
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.andnbsp;
We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.andnbsp;
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk , who will be happy to assist.andnbsp;andnbsp;
We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and creative person to help animate the space by delivering workshops, activities and engagement opportunities to a range of different audiences ranging from schools to hobby groups in a variety of STEAM activities.
Full training will be provided however a keen interest and willingness to learn is essential. We recommend you visit our website and social media pages to see what exciting opportunities you could be involved with.andnbsp;andnbsp;
If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge and skills and are motivated to help inspire and upskill others, then we want to hear from you.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:andnbsp;
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)andnbsp;
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributionsandnbsp;
Flexi-time schemeandnbsp;
Flexible workingandnbsp;
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemesandnbsp;
Staff equality forumsandnbsp;
Green Car Leasing Schemeandnbsp;
Access to a wide range of training, learning and developmentandnbsp;
Physiotherapy serviceandnbsp;
Confidential counselling serviceandnbsp;
Great wellbeing offerandnbsp;
Cycle to Work Schemeandnbsp;
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discountsandnbsp;
Local and National retailer discountsandnbsp;
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savingsandnbsp;
Arriva Employee Travel Clubandnbsp;
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.andnbsp;
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/andnbsp;
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.andnbsp;
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/andnbsp;
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile.
andnbsp;
For a further informal discussion, please contact: Laura Pattison, Library Operations Manager on 01325 349610.
General Information for Applicants:andnbsp;andnbsp;
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.andnbsp;
We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.andnbsp;
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk , who will be happy to assist.andnbsp;andnbsp;