This is a 12-month fixed-term supervisory role in the library service of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, which runs seven branches across the borough. The work centres on running the self-service operation so that most transactions are processed automatically, and on drawing up branch plans with the Operations Manager that tie into the council's corporate objectives. It is a full-time, on-site post working to the small libraries delivery role profile. Applicants need prior experience of managing a team.
What the job involves
- Manage self-service operations so that 95% of transactions are processed automatically
- Partner with the Operations Manager to create branch plans aligned to Corporate Plan objectives
- Support operational plans to make the best use of team resources and impact
- Collaborate with managers and colleagues to deliver outcomes and hit targets
- Foster continuous improvement in the team's work
Experience
- Experience of managing a team, at least once
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time hours
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependants' leave
- Three volunteering days per year in Kingston
- Hybrid working, depending on the role, and flexible and agile working
- Learning and development portal with a range of courses
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Interest‑free season ticket loans and bicycle loan with cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme and confidential health, wellbeing and counselling support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
