AddressLibrary Supervisor - Stockwood, Whitchurch and Hartcliffe
Full time at 37 hours, based in Stockwood, Whitchurch and Hartcliffe libraries, permanent.
Full time at 37 hours, based in Stockwood, Whitchurch and Hartcliffe libraries, permanent.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the libraries team in a supervisory role. Bristol Libraries is a dynamic service with opening hours across all seven days of the week.
The library services runs 27 libraries, and you will be responsible for supervising a team of library assistants working across 3 branch libraries in the South of the city.
The role is not suitable for home working or hybrid working, as it is required to be physically present in libraries.
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic person, who enjoys working with the public and who has excellent communication and ICT skills, and a strong commitment to customer care.
Key duties for the post-holder are:
- Supervising the day-to-day running of the libraries to ensure the highest level of customer service.
- Assist the public to gain maximum benefit from the libraries and their facilities.
- Respond to requests and enquiries or complaints from the public and communities as appropriate.
- Motivate the team and manage their performance to ensure delivery of Library Service objectives.
- Carry out administrative duties, including cash handling, banking, and maintaining financial and human resource records as required.
- Develop, maintain and promote library stock to ensure it meets the highest standard of quality and increase usage.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Please visit our Libraries recruitment site for information on the full range of opportunities currently available.
Please visit our Libraries recruitment site for information on the full range of opportunities currently available.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
We anticipate interviews will be week commencing April 8th or 15th
If you have read the Job Description and Person Specification and have questions regarding the post, please email:Tracey Wintle, Library Group Manager, South: tracey.wintle@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from young people, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, men and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
