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Branch Librarian
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. 2. HEALTH Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 4. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Each candidate must have a good general level of education. 5. DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE It would be desirable if each candidate has: • A full unendorsed driving licence for Category B vehicles and have access to their own vehicle • An understanding of and dedication to customer service • An understanding of the changing public library environment and the capability of adapting to change • Energy and enthusiasm with a commitment to the needs of the community • A high level of ICT and digital proficiency; including digital and social media, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email; • Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills • Strong judgement and problem-solving skills • An ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, whilst also being capable of working independently on their own initiative, in an independent environment and without supervision • An ability to manage time, workload and other resources affectively • An interest in working with all ages and abilities in the delivery of library programming • An understanding of community and stakeholder engagement • Previous relevant experience PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1. THE POST The Branch Librarian post is a pensionable part-time position on the basis of a minimum of 20 no. hours per week over 5 no. days. Vacancies arising at this grade will be filled from the panel formed as a result of this competition. 2. DUTIES The duties of the employment are to give to: (a) Sligo County Council under the control of the Chief Executive or his nominee and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive, or of such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of a technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the employment will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level, if qualified to do so. The duties of the post shall include but are not limited to the following: ▪ Front-line library service duties at a busy public library desk; ▪ Lock-up and security of branch where needed; ▪ Adherence to the Health and Safety policy of Sligo County Council; ▪ Use of Library Management System; ▪ Responding to customer queries, including information and requests; ▪ Providing frontline library service to the public; ▪ Providing mediated access to library resources in-house and online; ▪ Providing excellent customer service e.g. responding to customer queries, including information and requests; ▪ Supporting senior staff in the delivery of library services to the public; ▪ Operating existing and future I.T. systems - word processing, spreadsheets, databases, library operating systems, e-mail and internet; ▪ Assisting the public in using self-service facilities, Online Catalogue, Self-Check Kiosks, Public PCs, WiFi access, Printing, Online Resources, My Open Library facilities, and any other Library I.T. equipment and Apps; ▪ Assisting in the promotion of the library service through an active role in the organisation and delivery of events – e.g. book clubs; storytelling, class visits, community events & exhibitions; ▪ Branch Relief Work – cover in other locations as required to maintain library branch network opening hours during periods of holiday leave, sick leave, etc.; ▪ General clerical and administrative duties relevant to the Library Service, e.g. processing and RFID tagging of new library stock, Health & Safety checklists and documentation, branch statistics returns, etc.; ▪ Participating and contributing to the organisational response to Climate Action through training and Library programming; ▪ Ensuring standards and policies are adhered to in terms of Health and Safety, Child Protection and Data Protection; ▪ Any other duties that may be assigned as part of the overall functioning of the Library Service. 3. REMUNERATION The remuneration shall be fully inclusive and will be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive remuneration) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The current (hourly) payscale for the position is as follows: €17.49 - €18.45 - €18.69 - €19.18 - €19.88 - €20.59 - €21.30 - €21.81 - €22.39 - €23.07 - €23.55 - €24.22 - €24.89 - €26.16 – LSI1 €27.06 Remuneration for the post shall be in accordance with existing practice as set out in relevant circulars. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. 4. SUPERANNUATION a) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration, plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). b) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. c) All persons under (a) and (b) above who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. d) Persons who are pensionable under the Single Public Sector Pension Scheme, contributions in respect of Superannuation shall be deducted at a rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3½% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). 5. PROBATION There shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which the person appointed will hold the post on probation. Such period shall be six months commencing on the first day of service but the Chief Executive may at their discretion, extend such period. Such person shall cease to hold the post at the end of the period of probation or extended period of probation, unless, during such period or extended period, the service of such person is certified as satisfactory. 6. RETIREMENT AGE For appointees who are deemed to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, there is no compulsory retirement age. For appointees entering the Single Public Service Scheme, compulsory retirement age will be 70. For appointees covered under the provisions of the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018, compulsory retirement age will be 70. 7. RESIDENCE The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 8. LOCATION Sligo County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any branch of Sligo Library Service now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. 9. METHOD OF SELECTION (a) Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of Sligo County Council. Interviews will be conducted in person. The Council will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview. A panel will be formed of those who are most successful in the competition. The top performing candidates at final selection interview whose names are placed on the panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the position and that they are otherwise suitable for employment, may within the life of the panel, be employed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel shall be one year from the date it is formed, unless extended by the Chief Executive.
Sales Assistant
Sports Direct is the UK's No.1 sports retailer, with an unbeatable range of sportswear, footwear, and equipment at prices that keep customers coming back. With 600+ stores and still growing, we're part of the Frasers Group: a bold, ambitious business known for shaking up the industry and creating real opportunities at every level. If you've got energy, drive, and a love for retail done at pace, you'll fit right in. The Role: Sales Assistant This is retail with momentum. As a Sales Assistant at Sports Direct, you're on the front line of one of the UK's busiest store networks, helping customers find what they need, keeping the floor sharp, and powering the team through every trading day. No two shifts look the same, and that's exactly the point. What's In It For You Interest in these roles is high, so we may close the vacancy early. Get your application in soon to avoid missing out. Apply now and join a winning team at Sports Direct, where passion meets performance. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Assistant
Sports Direct is the UK's No.1 sports retailer, with an unbeatable range of sportswear, footwear, and equipment at prices that keep customers coming back. With 600+ stores and still growing, we're part of the Frasers Group: a bold, ambitious business known for shaking up the industry and creating real opportunities at every level. If you've got energy, drive, and a love for retail done at pace, you'll fit right in. The Role: Sales Assistant This is retail with momentum. As a Sales Assistant at Sports Direct, you're on the front line of one of the UK's busiest store networks, helping customers find what they need, keeping the floor sharp, and powering the team through every trading day. No two shifts look the same, and that's exactly the point. What's In It For You Interest in these roles is high, so we may close the vacancy early. Get your application in soon to avoid missing out. Apply now and join a winning team at Sports Direct, where passion meets performance. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Assistant
Sports Direct is the UK's No.1 sports retailer, with an unbeatable range of sportswear, footwear, and equipment at prices that keep customers coming back. With 600+ stores and still growing, we're part of the Frasers Group: a bold, ambitious business known for shaking up the industry and creating real opportunities at every level. If you've got energy, drive, and a love for retail done at pace, you'll fit right in. The Role: Sales Assistant This is retail with momentum. As a Sales Assistant at Sports Direct, you're on the front line of one of the UK's busiest store networks, helping customers find what they need, keeping the floor sharp, and powering the team through every trading day. No two shifts look the same, and that's exactly the point. What's In It For You Interest in these roles is high, so we may close the vacancy early. Get your application in soon to avoid missing out. Apply now and join a winning team at Sports Direct, where passion meets performance. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Assistant
Sports Direct is the UK's No.1 sports retailer, with an unbeatable range of sportswear, footwear, and equipment at prices that keep customers coming back. With 600+ stores and still growing, we're part of the Frasers Group: a bold, ambitious business known for shaking up the industry and creating real opportunities at every level. If you've got energy, drive, and a love for retail done at pace, you'll fit right in. The Role: Sales Assistant This is retail with momentum. As a Sales Assistant at Sports Direct, you're on the front line of one of the UK's busiest store networks, helping customers find what they need, keeping the floor sharp, and powering the team through every trading day. No two shifts look the same, and that's exactly the point. What's In It For You Interest in these roles is high, so we may close the vacancy early. Get your application in soon to avoid missing out. Apply now and join a winning team at Sports Direct, where passion meets performance. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Assistant (Christmas Period)
Company Description At Sports Direct we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME. Why Join Us? Due to high interest in these roles, we may close the vacancy early. To avoid missing out, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Assistant (Christmas Period)
Company Description At Sports Direct we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME. Why Join Us? Due to high interest in these roles, we may close the vacancy early. To avoid missing out, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Assistant (Christmas Period)
Company Description At Sports Direct we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME. Why Join Us? Due to high interest in these roles, we may close the vacancy early. To avoid missing out, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Christmas Sales Assistant
We're looking for friendly, customer-focused people to join our team as a Christmas Sales Assistant. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and creating memorable experiences. You don't need previous retail or perfume experience to apply. If you enjoy helping people and are keen to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. Whether you're looking for your first role in retail, returning to work, or looking to gain experience over the festive season, we'd love to hear from you. Pay Rate: €10.00 - €15.00 Contracted Hours: 4 What You’ll Do: - Welcome every customer and create a positive shopping experience. - Recommend products and help customers find the perfect gift. - Promote our loyalty programme and help customers make the most of exclusive offers and savings. - Create beautifully wrapped gifts, including gift wrapping and engraving services where available. - Process payments and transactions accurately. - Help keep the store looking its best by maintaining high standards of presentation and availability. - Support your colleagues to deliver an exceptional customer experience during our busiest time of year. What You’ll Bring: - A positive attitude and a genuine passion for helping customers. - A willingness to learn and try new things. - The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. - Comfort working in a busy retail environment and spending time on your feet throughout the day. - Availability to work a variety of shifts throughout the Christmas trading period, including evenings to support late-night shopping, weekends, Black Friday and Christmas Eve. What You’ll Gain: - A fantastic Christmas Commission Scheme — boost your earnings during our busiest and most exciting time of year. - 20% staff discount on products, plus access to exclusive customer offers. - Access to Stream to help support your financial wellbeing. - 24/7 wellbeing support through our partnership with Retail Trust. - Training and support to help you succeed in your role. - The opportunity to be considered for future opportunities within The Perfume Shop where available. - A friendly and supportive team, and the chance to be part of something special this Christmas. Working Pattern: Our Christmas roles include a variety of shifts across weekdays, evenings and weekends. We'll discuss your availability with you during the recruitment process and do our best to match this with business needs. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
