District Officer – Newry

Are you an organised and proactive individual with experience delivering services and supporting customers? We are currently recruiting for a District Officer to join the team based at Newry City Library, supporting service delivery across the Newry, Mourne and Down area.

Position Details

• Location: Newry
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Hourly Rate: £17.37 per hour

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 48-minute unpaid break daily

About the Role

As a District Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery and development of library services, working closely with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders to ensure service objectives are achieved. You will assist with implementing organisational policies and strategies, support resource management, and help maintain high-quality service provision across the district.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Option 1

• Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3, two GCE A Levels, BTEC National, or an equivalent/higher qualification; and
• Have at least two years’ experience developing and/or delivering services.

OR

Option 2

• Have at least three years’ experience developing and/or delivering services.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate:

• Experience of working with internal and external customers to achieve service objectives.
• Experience of implementing policies and/or organisational strategies.
• Experience of assisting in the management of resources to support service provision.

Additional Requirements

• Access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Libraries NI business) or another suitable form of transport that enables you to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• Flexibility to work a combination of mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends as required, both at your base location and other service points.
• No criminal record that would prevent you from working with children or adults at risk.