Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ05052
Date posted
27/01/2026
Application closing date
13/02/2026
Location
Glynneath Library
Salary
25,152.97 to 27,323.51 per annum
Package
Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.
Contractual hours
30
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Education and Schools

Branch Librarian

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Job description

Location of post:

Glynneath Library, Park Avenue, Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot SA11 5DW





We are currently looking for an experienced person to join our team.





The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient day to day administration and management of the library.

The main duties of the post are;

To supervise the efficient day to day administration and management of the library





Supervision of staff in the library





Routine supervision of IT equipment and services





Contribute to staff training requirements within the library





Contribute formally to discussions on service development especially through engagement with schools and local community groups





To identify growth potential for the library and promote library usage





To contribute to stock selection and promotion





To maintain records and undertake the necessary checks in line with the Health and Safety of the building





To develop links with young people organisations and schools to enhance services to children





To be flexible and adapt to changes within the service.

About you:

You will have experience of professional library work



Experience of supervising and motivating staff



You should have extensive experience of working in public libraries and have excellent oral and written communication skills



Ideally you will have a good standard of education, minimum of 4 GCSE's or equivalent grades A-C which should include English





If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.



Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.


Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too) Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.





For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Davies on



Phone: 01639 899829 or Email: c.davies19@npt.gov.uk





This post is not subject to a DBS check





Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.





The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.





Welsh Language skills are not required.





Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.



At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.



We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.



We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.