Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Administrative Assistant - Library Service
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Administrative Assistant - Library Service
Job Description: Library Management Support Officer (Information Services Admin Assistant)
Role Summary:
Drwythwr Hyfforddedig Cynnal Trefniant Llyfrgelloedd (Gweithredwr Gormes parolel) (Library Management Support Officer (Information Services Admin Assistant))
The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Library Management team, fulfilling key responsibilities across core services:
Key Responsibilities:
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Support to Senior Library Managers:
- Assist with day-to-day administrative duties, ensuring seamless operation for senior and frontline staff.
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Books4u Service:
- Manage the non-stock request system for the Information Services Librarian.
- Operate and maintain staff records, including preparation of statistical reports and invoice processing.
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Daily Cover Functions:
- Provide rotational cover when the Library Management Support Officer is unavailable for routine tasks.
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- Additional Duties:
- Conduct cataloguing operations as required.
- Perform occasional branch-based responsibilities.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
All appointed staff have a core duty to protect children and vulnerable adults. This includes an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Company Commitments:
1. Diversity & Inclusion: The Council strives for an equitable workplace, prohibiting discrimination on any protected characteristic:
- Age, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, disability
- Sexual orientation, transgender (including non-binary identities), religion or belief
- Pregnancy and maternity
Staff networks include:
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Allies Network
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Disability and Carers Network
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Perthyn (LGBTQ+ Network)
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Applications submitted in Welsh will receive equal consideration to those in English.
2. Welsh Language Strategy:
Under its Long-term Workforce Planning Strategy, the Council implements a guaranteed interview scheme for applications meeting Level 3 Welsh language standards or above.
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3. Armed Forces Covenant Support: Veterans, current servicemembers, ex-servicemembers, and reservists who meet the essential criteria receive priority interview invitations.
4. Care Experienced Leavers Programme: In alignment with its corporate parenting commitment, eligible care experienced candidates will also receive an interview guarantee if they fulfill the essential requirements.
Workforce Communications & Process:
- Due to high application volumes, certificates of submission will not be sent.
- Should a response not be received within four weeks of the application window, kindly assume your application has not progressed to interview stage.
For further queries regarding this position, please contact: [Nick Kelland] | Phone: (01443) 778952
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