Senior Service Development Officer

London Borough of Merton · Morden, England

Senior Service Development Officer at London Borough of Merton, based in Morden, England, paying £38,256 - £39,276 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£38,256 - £39,276 per annum
Location
Morden, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
3 Sep 2026
Sector
Local Government

17% below the typical rate for local government

Reference f8864a11d4fb2373ce2e965f85bfd27b558ee6e7

About the role

Grade/Salary: ME9 £38,256 - £39,276 Fixed term (6 months) 

Advert Text

The London Borough of Merton’s award-winning Library & Heritage Service is seeking to appoint a Senior Service Development Officer on a fixed term contract for 6 months with the potential to extend.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to lead on a range of projects, events, community engagement activities and service improvements that support the Library & Heritage Service's priorities.

You will develop partnerships with internal and external organisations, and lead marketing and communications activity to promote services and increase participation.

The successful candidate will have experience of delivering projects, engaging with communities and managing multiple priorities. You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and a strong understanding of the important role libraries play in supporting communities and delivering council priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and innovative library service committed to improving outcomes for local residents.

A strong understanding of how libraries contribute to community needs and council priorities is essential. 

Reference: f8864a11d4fb2373ce2e965f85bfd27b558ee6e7 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 3 Sep 2026 · Listed via London Borough of Merton

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