Library Manager in Framlingham

Suffolk County Council is focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As a Library Manager for Suffolk Community Libraries, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to deliver a welcoming, customer-focused service at the heart of the community.

Your role and responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the library, ensuring high standards in customer care, stock management, and compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Building strong relationships with local stakeholders to champion community engagement and promote innovative activities to increase library usage.
• Supporting staff development and managing income generation opportunities.
• Ensuring the library remains a vibrant, inclusive space for all.
• Liaising and working alongside an active and involved Friends group.

This is a physically active role that involves bending and lifting. You will be expected to open and close the library building.

Your working pattern will be:

• Week 1: Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm, Tuesday 9.15am - 2.45pm, Thursday 9.15am - 2.45pm, Friday 9.15am - 2.45pm
• Week 2: Monday 9.15 am - 12.45pm, Tuesday 9.15am - 2.45pm, Thursday 9.15am - 2.45pm, Friday 9.15am - 1.15pm, Saturday 9.45am - 5.15pm (1 hour unpaid for lunch)

You will need:

• The ability to lead, manage, and motivate a team of staff and volunteers in providing a customer-focused and responsive service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for engaging with people and building relationships.
• A proactive approach and the ability to promote innovative ideas to increase library usage.
• Confident IT knowledge to support, assist, and train staff and customers in using various forms of technology.
• The ability to prioritise and manage time effectively to achieve both individual and team goals.
• Strong communication and partnership skills to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• Commitment to fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and a passion for making a positive difference in Suffolk.

The team collaborates with volunteers, community groups, and other council services to promote inclusive access to learning and information.

We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

For more information, please contact Rachel Gibson by emailing rachel.gibson@suffolk.gov.uk.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 22 August 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
• Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
• Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase.
• Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge.
• A variety of career development opportunities across our organisation.
• Diverse and active staff networks.
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.

We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career.