Learning and development officer Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Library and Information Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £13,103 - £135,221 a year
- Call to connect
- Front desk
- Computer skills
14d
Communications Officer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Safety Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Training Officer
Integrated Pathology Partnership Limited —Taunton
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Training & development
10d
Safeguarding Officer
Huish Episcopi Academy —Langport
- £30,734.88 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
Social Worker - Health Interface Service (Musgrove Park Hospital) (Adults)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,777 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- English
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
Co-Production Lead (Adult Social Care and Housing Commissioning Service)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £55,101 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
5d
Engagement Officer
YMCA Dulverton Group —Bridgwater
- £25,947.59 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
12d
Advanced Practitioner - Social Worker - Safeguarding (Countywide) (Adults)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £41,771 - £46,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
Library & Information Officer
Somerset Council —Martock
- £11,571 - £11,940 a year
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
13d
Social Worker - Safeguarding (Countywide) (Adults)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,777 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
Detective Sergeant
Avon and Somerset Constabulary —Bridgwater
- £53,568 - £56,208 a year
- Full-time
SEND Officer
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £35,412 - £38,220 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
11d
Dual Fuel Commercial Metering Engineer
Yü Group —Taunton
- £43,260 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Optometrist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Research
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Advanced Practitioner - Practice Development - Neighbourhoods Team (Adults)
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £41,771 - £46,142 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
Safeguarding and Inclusion Lead (Multi-Site)
Family Adventures Group —Weston-super-Mare
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
Quick apply
11d
Systems Project Support Officer (Adults)
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
12d
Technical Support Officer
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £32,061 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
12d
Prisoner Custody Officer
Serco Plc —Yeovil
- £24,596 - £27,180 a year
- Full-time
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme

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Library and Information Officer

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£13,103 - £135,221 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Front desk
Computer skills
Library services

Full job description

Date: 27 Jul 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 3XZ

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Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 16/08/26

Salary: Grade 14, Ranging from £13,103 - £13,5221 for 19.25 hours.

Shifts are: , Tuesday 9.30-14.30, Thursday 9.30-14.30, Friday 9.30-14.30, Saturday 9.15-13.30

Fixed Term until 31st March 2027, 19.25 hours per week.

Role summary

As a Library and Information Officer you will deliver a welcoming, customer-focused library service, supporting a diverse range of users to access resources, digital services and self-service facilities.

You will promote library activities and services, help customers use technology and online tools, and contribute to events and day-to-day operations. Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and community partners, you will play a key role in creating an inclusive, accessible and well-presented library environment.

What you’ll do - key responsibilities

Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused library service, responding to enquiries in person, by phone, email and online, and resolving issues or escalating where needed.
Welcome visitors as a first point of contact and promote inclusive, accessible support in line with equality, diversity and wellbeing values.
Help customers access library resources, digital services and self-service tools, supporting use of IT systems, online platforms and personal devices.
Promote library services, events, reading materials and digital resources, encouraging independent use while supporting those who need additional help.
Support and deliver a range of activities and events and inspire a love of reading for all ages.
Maintain attractive, well-presented stock displays and a welcoming library environment.
Work collaboratively with volunteers, community groups and partners, supporting positive volunteering opportunities.
Contribute to service performance by understanding targets and maintaining compliance with relevant policies, including data protection and copyright.

What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills

Knowledge of library service legislation and requirements.
Broad general knowledge, an interest in books, and digital awareness.
Understanding of the needs of diverse library users and community groups.
Experience communicating effectively with a wide range of people.
Confident using digital technology and IT systems to support service delivery.
Committed to continuous learning and personal development.
Strong verbal, written and numerical skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.

Additional Information

A Customer facing role based at Taunton Library.
Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Allison Ewan on 01823 356698 or Valerie Denslow on 01823 356699

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learning and development officer jobs in taunton, som

Library and Information Officer

Communications Officer

Safety Officer

Training Officer

Safeguarding Officer

Social Worker - Health Interface Service (Musgrove Park Hospital) (Adults)

Co-Production Lead (Adult Social Care and Housing Commissioning Service)

Engagement Officer

Advanced Practitioner - Social Worker - Safeguarding (Countywide) (Adults)

Library & Information Officer

Social Worker - Safeguarding (Countywide) (Adults)

Detective Sergeant

SEND Officer

Dual Fuel Commercial Metering Engineer

Optometrist

Advanced Practitioner - Practice Development - Neighbourhoods Team (Adults)

Safeguarding and Inclusion Lead (Multi-Site)

Systems Project Support Officer (Adults)

Technical Support Officer

Prisoner Custody Officer

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