Job Description
Job Title
Reports to
Salary
Contract Period
Place of Work
Depute Director
Director
£28,000 per annum
Temporary for 6 months (Secondment opportunity available)
Scottish Poetry Library
Role Summary
To support the Director across the full range of responsibilities including deputising for the
Director in his absence and undertaking specific tasks/ projects allocated by the Director.
Specific responsibilities for staff engagement, support and development.
Organisation Chart
Director
Depute Director
Senior Librarian
Programme
Manager
(temp. job share)
Communications
Manager
Projects Manager
Librarian
Library Assistant
Library
Administrator &
Duty Manager
Saturday Duty
Manager
Specific Responsibilities
1. Act as line manager of all staff on behalf of the Director
2. Provide support and supervision for all staff, including undertaking one to one support and
development meetings.
3. Active engagement with staff to ensure they are informed about and have the opportunity to
contribute to the evolving development of the organisation
4. Oversee the day to day operation of the Poetry Library Building, including security and
maintenance
5. Supervise the provision of an accessible and effective reception service for the library building
and its use by user groups and members of the public
6. Assist with the production of funding applications
Key Skills /Attributes
1. Effective and engaging communicator
2. Supportive and effective people manager
3. Well organised and methodical
4. Commitment to vision and values of the organisation
Main Terms and Conditions
Hours of Work
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In addition, occasional out of hours
work may be required to fulfil the responsible of the role.
Leave Entitlement
28 days annual leave plus 10 days public holiday per annum based
Pension
1% employer salary contribution