Information Services Development Worker

Salary or Hourly Rate

Hay Band A (£34,433 - £39,152 FTE)

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration

2 years from start date

Work Base

Notttinghamshire Library

Additional Documents

Info Services Devl Worker - July 2026.pdf – 311KB Closing Date 07 October 2026 23:55

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to develop and deliver a range of information services and initiatives to increase financial security and community resilience, including supporting those in financial crisis to access specialist advice and support.

As part of a newly-funded programme, you will engage with local communities, partners and stakeholders to identify and develop new audiences and opportunities to ensure the library is developed as a local information hub at the heart the community. You will plan and deliver information and advice days across libraries, support and train library staff to signpost to relevant services, and work with internal and external partners including Inspire Learning and Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities’ team. You will develop, collect and map information resources to support community resilience and reduce barriers to accessing information and support.

You will have a qualification in librarianship/information science/community development and knowledge of identifying, engaging with and developing audience groups. You will have experience of planning and delivering projects, events and activities within relevant sectors, and working in partnership to deliver services. You must be happy to work under your own initiative, with flexibility, and have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working 37 hours per week, which may include occasional evening and weekend working, the postholders will have a library base (decided by mutual agreement), with home working supported. The post involves countywide travel to libraries and community venues across Nottinghamshire.

Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.

For more information, please contact Ann Penn (ann.penn@inspireculture.org.uk / 0115 8042759) or Joanne Burman (joanne.burman@inspireculture.org.uk / 0115 8044319). To apply for this role please go to the Inspire website: Inspire: Culture, Learning & Libraries Careers