London Borough of Merton
Senior Service Development Officer

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The London Borough of Merton’s award-winning Library & Heritage Service is seeking to appoint a Senior Service Development Officer on a fixed term contract for 6 months with the potential to extend.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to lead on a range of projects, events, community engagement activities and service improvements that support the Library & Heritage Service's priorities.
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- You will develop partnerships with internal and external organisations.
- You will lead marketing and communications activity to promote services and increase participation.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of delivering projects
- Experience of engaging with communities
- Experience of managing multiple priorities
You will possess:
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach to problem solving
- A strong understanding of the important role libraries play in supporting communities and delivering council priorities


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This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and innovative library service committed to improving outcomes for local residents.
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