Trust Librarian (American Library)

Trust Librarian (American Library) Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, USAAF | 10420 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £34,434 to £36,363 per annum (Scale H) | Millennium Library, Norwich

 

The Governors of the Memorial Trust Board and the Library Service are excited to be recruiting a Trust Librarian for the American Library at the Millennium Library, with additional oversight of its Wing collections at other libraries. 

The post holder is responsible for the collections, enquiry service and development of the programme of activity, as well as for supporting US family visits sensitively. Working with the Governors, they bring new visitors into the library and reach out online and in person. The Trust Librarian also manages the day-to-day operation of this specialist service and team of staff.

We are looking for someone who can share a genuine passion for the American Library and make it relevant and accessible to a range of community groups. A can-do attitude and positive approach are essential as is the ability to develop open and constructive relationships, working in collaboration with the Governors. The post requires someone who has managed and delivered projects or programmes to meet target deadlines, on time and within budget.  if you think that you can make a difference to this very special service, then we would like to hear from you.

 

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

  • Competitive salary

  • Generous holiday entitlement

  • Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service

  • Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need. 

  • Financial benefits such as:

    • Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.   

    • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

    • Relocation expenses (where applicable)

    • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work

    • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions

    • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

    • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

    • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

 

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

 

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

 

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

 

 

Redeployment closing date: 5 May 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 18 May 2026 23:59

 

 

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