Address
Form of workGLL is looking for a Library Manager to work at Brierley Hill and Netherton libraries.. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Library Manager, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Library Manager job, it's a career.
Brierley Hill and Netherton libraries are looking for a Library Manager to work 36 hours per week, to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the facilities. They are 2 of 13 libraries operated by GLL in Dudley and are situated in the heart of their communities. Brierley Hill and Netherton are busy libraries, giving access to a wide variety of collections and resources including books, periodicals, CD and DVD loans, public computers/internet access. This is an exciting time to join our team as a Library Manager as we improve and promote the libraries’ services for the people of Brierley Hill and Netherton – whether it’s our valued existing users or widening the offering to a new group of customers.
What you’ll do:
As the Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the library as well as leading on strategic direction to expand library usage. You will oversee stock and undertake general administration including cash handling, safety and security of the building as well as being hands-on with community activities such as Baby Rhyme Time. You will also build good relationships with local contacts and partnerships to both enhance the service and ensure the library is an integral part of the community.
As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.
What you need:
An enthusiastic and passionate manager, you will need to be very hands-on, therefore an excellent understanding of all library operations including budgetary control, stock development, people management and building management within a public library is essential. Naturally, you will have excellent ICT knowledge and the ability to identify the needs of the community around you whilst instilling excellent customer service standards in your team. Knowledge of safeguarding children will be essential. This role offers a great opportunity to get involved at every level to develop your knowledge of running a library.
As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:
* A salary of 29,715 per annum (36 hours a week)
* A values driven organisation
- Learning & development to support career development
- Good pension schemes
- Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
- A part time permanent position of 18 hours per week
- The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say on how we are run plus associated events
- Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
- Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
- Career Pathways, professional development is just the start. To ensure your stay on top of your game we provide training with practical and theory elements too
- Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
- 25% off Red Letter Days
- 25% off Buy a Gift
- 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products
- Ride to work scheme
- Free eye tests and discounted glasses
About GLL:
As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.
Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.
One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.
We offer two different types of work arrangements:
- A permanent employment contract - part time and full time
- A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool
If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.
So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.
Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.
However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.
We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.
All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.
