Library Engagement Team Leader

Library Engagement Team Leader (Ref: POS012041)

Salary £26,403 - £26,824 per annum (pro rata) Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Part time

Job and Application details

Categories Libraries

Directorate N/A

Published Date 03/03/2026

Closing Date 17/03/2026

RESTRICTED - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Darlington Libraries aim to provide a high quality, engagement led, customer focused library and information service to a wide range of users.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Team Leader to develop and manage our branch library. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day operations of our branch library, ensuring a high level of customer care is provided whilst engaging new and existing audiences.

You will confidently and competently promote all aspects of the library service, thinking creatively to provide opportunities for the local community to engage and participate with our service.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

Find out further information about us and what it's like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

The successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.