Audience Development Coordinator - Local Authority - Libraries

Audience Development Coordinator

• Hourly Rate: £15.56 PAYE
• Location: Central Sheffield
• Job Type: Hybrid (office and home working)

Join Sheffield Libraries as an Audience Development Coordinator and play a key role in bringing a vibrant programme of events and activities to life. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community through a variety of events, from author talks to large-scale activities like Comic Fest and the Summer Reading Challenge.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Plan and coordinate a diverse range of events across Sheffield's libraries.
• Develop creative ideas for future events and activities.
• Support the execution of events such as author talks, history talks, re-enactments, Comic Fest, and the Summer Reading Challenge.
• Organise the upcoming Book Awards.
• Handle event administration and complete relevant forms.
• Coordinate payments for external contributors and suppliers.
• Promote library events through social media and create newsletters to showcase upcoming activities.
• Attend events to ensure smooth operation, meet and greet the public, authors, speakers, and other guests.
• Introduce authors and speakers at events as required.
• Conduct outreach and networking to develop relationships with individuals, groups, and organisations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and different teams across the library service.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and approachable demeanor.
• Creative mindset with a knack for suggesting innovative ideas.
• Highly organised with strong coordination skills.
• Confident in communicating with a diverse range of people.
• Experienced in delivering excellent customer service.
• Skilled in networking and building new relationships.
• Comfortable supporting or hosting public events.
• Proficient in using social media and creating promotional content.
• Able to balance creative initiatives with established processes and procedures.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in events, community engagement, audience development, or related fields is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement, with approximately three office days per week.
• Opportunity to work on engaging and diverse events.
• Chance to meet a wide variety of people and make a significant impact in the community.
• Competitive hourly rate and time off in lieu (TOIL) for occasional evening or weekend work.
• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half.

How to apply:

If you're an organised, creative, and confident communicator who enjoys events and engaging with people, apply today to become part of Sheffield Libraries. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.