Libraries District Manager

Job Introduction

We have a great opportunity to join our progressive, community-focussed Libraries & Arts Service.

As District Manager you will provide leadership and develop plans and partnerships, so that the libraries in the Cannock Chase and South Staffordshire districts engage with their users and the wider community to take full advantage of the Library Offer.

In the job-share role, your usual working pattern will be on three days from Wednesday to Saturday.

Main Responsibility

You will manage and deliver the statutory library service across 5 libraries, ensuring increased engagement and programmes of activity, which promote literacy, learning, prosperity and wellbeing within communities.

Working closely with your job-share partner, you will:  

• directly manage the supervisors in each of the libraries, and the admin assistant in the District, and oversee the supervisors' responsibilities for their teams of staff and volunteers, and for their premises.
• support and create a strong performance culture, which demonstrates impacts and benefits for local communities. 
• support training and development for the library workforce to build a team that is ambitious, courageous and empowered.
• participate in and develop local networks and partnerships, which raise awareness of and enhance the local library offer.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need to have a broad understanding of the Libraries and Arts offer along with:

• Degree or equivalent level qualification or leadership experience
• Substantial experience of operational service management and delivery and of motivating teams
• Knowledge of shaping and developing public services
• Experience of working successfully in partnership with other organisations

You will also be able to:

• Communicate compellingly
• Be creative and proactive in seeking positive opportunities for the service
• Work flexibly and collaboratively
• Empower others and be supportive
• Use a range of IT applications effectively

For more information please contact Alan Medway   alan.medway@staffordshire.gov.uk

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. 

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.