Senior Library & Information Officer

Job Description

To coordinate delivery of a high‑quality library service and supervise the day‑to‑day operation of library buildings within designated areas. Provide excellent customer service, promote the aims of the library service, and deliver a range of services and activities in accordance with Council Policy, the Local Outcome Improvement Plan, the Libraries Team Plan, and customer‑service standards.

• Coordinate the daily operations of the library to deliver a quality, customer‑focused service.
• Provide supervision and direction to library staff, with responsibility for recruitment, training, development, and performance of staff and volunteers.
• Develop relationships and partnerships locally with other Council departments, community groups, schools and external organisations to identify opportunities for outreach and engagement.
• Work with staff to implement and promote a programme of events and activities for the library that attracts and meets the needs of the local community.
• Ensure the general safety and security of the building and that the necessary standards of health and safety are applied.
• Ensure that the financial and administrative procedures of the Council are accurately complied with.

• Supervisory and recent line‑management experience.
• Experience in library/information work or a similar sector.
• Minimum of 2 Highers.
• 6 SQA Standard Grades or equivalent at Level 3 or above.
• Experience of supervising a team.
• Experience of delivering services to specific audiences, e.g. Children & Young People.
• Experience of keeping statistics and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Excellent ICT skills using a wide range of applications, including digital and online tools.
• Experience of delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience of cash handling.
• Broad awareness of good practice and service developments in public libraries.
• Experience and understanding of community engagement and working with different groups and partners.
• Leadership and team‑working skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Effective liaison and community involvement.
• Ability to work flexibly, across multiple locations, to meet the needs and demands of the service.
• Will be required to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

This post is considered to be a 'Regulated Role' under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Starting Salary: £31,630.30 (£16.78 per hour, 36.25 hours per week). Applicants should note that this post is currently based at Forres Library, but this may be subject to change pending the outcome of a review of library services currently in process.

Philip Davidson, Operations Librarian
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David Hayden, Principal Librarian
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Email: [email]