Library Officer | Rishton & Oswaldtwistle | Part Time

Lancashire County Council; Rishton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking an individual to manage library operations and lead a dedicated team. This role is focused on planning events, supporting digital services, and fostering community partnerships. The ideal candidate will be an approachable leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for reading. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including significant leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Confident and supportive leader.
• Friendly and passionate about reading.
• Able to help others navigate online resources.
• Great communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the library.
• Plan and deliver a wide range of events.
• Support customers with digital services.
• Build partnerships with local organisations.
• Monitor performance and ensure service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Digital confidence

Communication

Problem-solving

Approachability

Job description

Permanent – Job Share | Rishton & Oswaldtwistle | Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum Pro Rata | 16.5 Hours Per Week

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

We are looking for friendly, proactive, and digitally confident individuals to lead our library teams.

Lancashire Libraries are a vital service that provide welcoming, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can connect, learn and feel safe. We're proud to offer access to quality resources, knowledgeable staff, and a supportive environment for everyone.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing day‑to‑day operations of the library.
• Planning and delivering a wide range of events (e.g. author events, class visits).
• Supporting customers with digital services (e.g. eBooks, passport applications).
• Building partnerships with local organisations.
• Monitoring performance and ensuring service excellence.

You will be appointed to a library base(s), but there will be an expectation that you will work at other libraries as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Helen Preston on 01772 537965.

Our Ideal Applicant

• A confident and supportive leader.
• Friendly, approachable, and passionate about reading.
• Digitally confident and able to help others navigate online resources.
• A great communicator with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of people, including volunteers and community partners.

Why Join Us?

At Lancashire County Council, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a career path that suits you, with access to personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. This is the place to build the career you’ve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• 26 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), plus 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days. You’ll also have the option to purchase additional leave each year.
• Access to our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, offering savings with a wide range of UK retailers—from weekly groceries to white goods and vehicles.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early and before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.