Kildare Library Service has a network of 15 branch libraries throughout the county. This network is supplemented by a Mobile Library Service and the County Archives, Local Studies and Genealogy Service. Kildare is a dynamic county that has seen tremendous growth in population. Approximately two thirds of the population reside in the larger towns of Leixlip, Naas, Newbridge, Kildare, Celbridge, Maynooth and Athy. A large full-time library is contained within each of these towns and these libraries act as a network to support 8 part time libraries, the County Archives and Local Studies and a mobile library service. Our vision is to embed the library within the county as an unsurpassable community space; an environment that acts as the gateway to creativity, inspiration and support responding to the needs of its communities.

The role of the Arts Officer is to deliver on the objectives as set out in the Local Authority Arts Plan and other key strategic and policy areas and enable people of all abilities to experience the arts.

The Arts Officer will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the Arts Office and will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies to promote the Arts in the County, and to work closely with senior management and elected members to deliver such services to the highest standard. The Arts Officer will be required to advise and assist new or existing arts projects and other arts related issues and will have a key responsibility in the planning and management of the Council’s Arts activities.

Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles.