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Job Title:Library Manager
Location: Croxley Green
Starting Salary: £29,269 with the opportunity to progress to £32,076 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce
Do you want to make a difference in the community and help people enrich their lives whilst progressing in a whole new career? Your library will be yours to run, manage, and improve while matching the goals and values of the library service across Hertfordshire.
To build a library at the centre of your community. You will partner with outside organisations, promote our service offerings, and build and manage a successful and happy team. You will be the face of the library service to all in your community and meet targets both services driven and commercial.
One day you’ll be talking to a large business partner, the next providing crucial health and well-being services. You’ll be able to ascertain what your community needs and devise solutions. Being organised and with strong performance management skills, you’ll also contribute to the Area Management Team in all things strategic.
You’ll be both a team player and a team leader. You’ll have proven managerial skills and be a great communicator. Some business skills would be an advantage as would marketing nous and data analytics.
We are so much more than just books. Libraries are a place for people to connect through technology, discovering information and learning, improving health and wellbeing as well as experiencing reading, art, and culture. Libraries are here to make a positive difference in the community.
Closing Date: 18.02.2024
Interview Date: 29.02.2024
For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sue Donaghy Operations Librarian 0300 123 4049
If you do not provide answers to the questions below and upload these along with your application, your application will be rejected at the shortlisting stage.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for us:
- Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
- Excellent Career Development
- Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
- Shopping Discounts
- Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
If you do not provide answers to the questions below and upload these along with your application, your application will be rejected at the shortlisting stage.
Job Reference: HCC23630
