At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise library services and engage with the community to promote learning and culture.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Belfast Central Library, fostering a love for reading.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and a chance to make a difference in your community.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be a key player in enhancing library services and supporting diverse community needs.
- Qualifications: A levels or equivalent, plus experience in customer service and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 15.48 - 15.48 £ per hour.
Branch Library Manager x 2 - Belfast Central Library
Temporary (Until 31/10/2026) - £15.48 per hour - 36 hours per week
Post 1:
- Week One
- Monday: 13:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
- Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
- Friday: Off
- Saturday: 10:00 - 16:30
- Week Two
- Monday: 13:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
- Wednesday: 11:00 - 17:30
- Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
- Friday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Saturday: Off
Post 2:
- Week One
- Monday: 12:30 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Wednesday: Off
- Thursday: 12:30 - 20:00
- Friday: 09:30 - 17:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 16:30
- Week Two
- Monday: 12:30 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Wednesday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
- Friday: 09:30 - 17:00
- Saturday: Off
Main Purpose: Under the direction of the Line Manager to supervise the service points on a day-to-day basis and provide direct services to the public; to assist in the development of the service to meet the learning, information, leisure and cultural needs of the local community.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all services are provided to consistently high standards and comply with current library policy and procedures.
- Supervise the day-to-day delivery and routine procedures of client-focused library services.
- Assist the appropriate Officer/s in promoting and marketing the library as the hub of learning, information, leisure and culture in the local community.
- Provide the first response to comments and complaints from the public within the guidelines of the Library Services complaint procedure.
Staff Management:
- Manage, supervise and appraise the senior library assistant/s, library assistants and ancillary staff at the service point.
- Lead and motivate staff to encourage maximum performance.
- Supervise staff to ensure consistently high standards are maintained.
Essential Criteria:
- A minimum of two GCE A levels OR equivalent or higher qualification PLUS a minimum of two years’ experience working with the public in a customer focused environment within the last five years OR a minimum of three years’ experience, working with the public in a customer focused environment within the last six years.
- Experience of contributing to the promotion and delivery of front line customer services to a diverse range of people.
- Experience of using current Information Communication Technology (ICT) systems/applications in a work context.
- Ability to work a mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
- Have no criminal record which would prevent working with children and/or adults at risk.
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland.
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate.
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