Job Description
Help to change lives in West Dunbartonshire.
We are looking to recruit a new Team Leader for Libraries to encourage reading, inspire creativity and support lifelong learning across our communities.
Responsible for all aspects of strategic planning and operational delivery of the service, you will identify development opportunities and implement the changes necessary for continual service improvement.
You will work collaboratively with a variety of Council colleagues, as well as local communities, third-sector organisations and national stakeholders to help achieve strategic objectives in line with local and national priorities.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate detailed professional knowledge of the sector coupled with a proven record of leading and motivating teams to deliver customer-focused services with measurable outcomes. An enthusiastic innovator with excellent communication skills, you will represent West Dunbartonshire in a multitude of environments, helping to ensure a local voice in national conversations.
Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering library services to local communities? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th April 2024.
The Individual
The successful candidate will benefit from the following:
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: About Us
More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: Benefits of Working with us