*Internal Applicants Only*
Salary: £32,061 to £32,597 per annum pro rata
Hours:14.48 hours per week
Location: Whitehaven Library
Contract: Temporary for 24 months
About this opportunity
Cumberland Council is looking for a dynamic and empathetic individual to lead the delivery of our exciting Storysacks Project. This initiative brings the joy of reading beyond library walls, engaging with diverse community groups to foster participation, empowerment, and wellbeing through storytelling.
As our Library Outreach Project Officer, you’ll work flexibly across community settings, building strong relationships with partners, volunteers, and participants. You’ll need experience in project coordination, working with community groups, and a good understanding of the libraries and cultural sector. An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a sensitive, inclusive approach. Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and making a real difference in people’s lives.
This role is available on a fixed-term basis.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jane McFie by email at Jane.McFie@cumbria.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s/Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and/or Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
This role is open for internal applications only. Any external applications received will be disregarded. You can easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Please read the supporting information:
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