At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant library team and shape community engagement through innovative projects.
- Company: Join Hampshire County Council, a leader in community-focused library services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in team management and a passion for community service.
The predicted salary is between 33178 - 36369 £ per year.
As a Library Team Manager, you’ll shape the culture and future of one of the busiest and most popular Library Services in the country. Hampshire Library Service, with 40 sites and over 4.8 million annual visitors, is looking for a dynamic Library Team Manager to lead Gosport Discovery Centre - one of our Best Start Family Network Sites, providing friendly and practical support for parents and families through health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners.
Working with a large team of core staff and volunteers, you’ll be at the forefront of driving growth and engagement, ensuring our libraries remain vibrant community hubs. Alongside managing your core library, you’ll also contribute to the wider service by supporting Fareham, Portchester, Lockswood, Stubbington and Bridgemary libraries – offering a diverse and rewarding leadership experience that spans multiple communities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Championing the role of our libraries by ensuring they provide opportunities for people of all ages to explore, engage, and discover.
- Managing and developing your team to ensure the library reaches its full potential.
- Overseeing building management including health and safety, contractor management, and staff training programmes to ensure all legislative responsibilities are met.
- Providing support across a cluster of libraries to enhance service delivery.
- Leading and implementing countywide projects linked to the service vision.
- Collaborating with local community partners and building outreach and project work to develop the role of the library within the community.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience of managing and leading a team, with the ability to support, develop, and motivate staff to deliver high quality services.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with staff, customers, and community partners.
- Ability to motivate, support and engage with team members by understanding and adapting to their unique personalities and working styles.
- Community and customer-focused approach, dedicated to making a positive impact through library services.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Knowledge and experience of managing health and safety requirements within a library or similar environment.
Why join us?
- Make a difference: Lead a committed and enthusiastic team who take pride in providing high quality customer service and making a difference to local residents and communities.
- Career growth and development: Take on a new challenge and make a significant impact.
- Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. The role will include working some weekends and occasional evening work.
- Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
- Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
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