HLH/2603/04 Network Librarian
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,399 to £39,585 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Fort William, Highland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | High Life Highland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HLH/2603/04 |
Summary
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
• Planning - to contribute to the development and implementation of relevant aspects of the High Life Highland planning process, setting measurable targets as required.
• Staff – to contribute to the management and development of staff including assisting with recruitment, disciplinary and grievance procedures and adherence to High Life Highland’s policies.
• Resources - to contribute to the management of digital and physical resources.
• Learning - to contribute to the delivery of reading and learning services adhering as appropriate to the Curriculum for Excellence, including frontline working with pupils.
• ICT - to support and encourage the use of appropriate ICT to enhance learning and communication opportunities as well as service delivery.
• Accountability – to contribute to continuing service improvement measured by Quality Frameworks including Customer Service Excellence.
• CPD - to be actively involved in continuing personal and professional development and prepared to train and encourage others in this respect
• Community - to contribute to the planning, and implementation of Network and Area focussed community initiatives and events.
• H&S - to establish and maintain health and safety standards ensuring that all establishments are fit for purpose and provide attractive environments.
• Responsible Premises Officer - to be responsible for agreed premises to ensure their effective and safe operation.
• Gaelic - to actively promote High Life Highland’s Gaelic Policy
• Representation - to represent High Life Highland on appropriate local and national bodies as required.
• Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Fort William Library and High Life Highland as a whole.
• Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
• Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
• Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the Fort William Library team.
• Undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including General Data Protection Regulations, health and safety procedures, relevant checks, reporting any concerns to management to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
• Planning - to contribute to the development and implementation of relevant aspects of the High Life Highland planning process, setting measurable targets as required.
• Staff – to contribute to the management and development of staff including assisting with recruitment, disciplinary and grievance procedures and adherence to High Life Highland’s policies.
• Resources - to contribute to the management of digital and physical resources.
• Learning - to contribute to the delivery of reading and learning services adhering as appropriate to the Curriculum for Excellence, including frontline working with pupils.
• ICT - to support and encourage the use of appropriate ICT to enhance learning and communication opportunities as well as service delivery.
• Accountability – to contribute to continuing service improvement measured by Quality Frameworks including Customer Service Excellence.
• CPD - to be actively involved in continuing personal and professional development and prepared to train and encourage others in this respect
• Community - to contribute to the planning, and implementation of Network and Area focussed community initiatives and events.
• H&S - to establish and maintain health and safety standards ensuring that all establishments are fit for purpose and provide attractive environments.
• Responsible Premises Officer - to be responsible for agreed premises to ensure their effective and safe operation.
• Gaelic - to actively promote High Life Highland’s Gaelic Policy
• Representation - to represent High Life Highland on appropriate local and national bodies as required.
• Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Fort William Library and High Life Highland as a whole.
• Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
• Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
• Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the Fort William Library team.
• Undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including General Data Protection Regulations, health and safety procedures, relevant checks, reporting any concerns to management to ensure corrective action is taken.