Assistant Community Library ConnectorNext

Birmingham City Council; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a Community Library Connector to lead the operations of their Community Library Hub. The role involves managing a small team, providing digital support, and promoting community engagement through educational and cultural activities. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational skills and be digitally confident. This position offers a salary ranging from £26,409 to £32,654, with excellent benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Great pension scheme

Travel passes and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in library services or community support.
• Strong ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Commitment to providing inclusive services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily operations of the Community Library Hub.
• Provide assisted digital support to residents.
• Manage and mentor a small team for service delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Digital confidence

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a proactive, people-focused individual to lead and support the daily running of our Community Library Hub, helping residents thrive through access to digital tools, learning, and local services. Oversee daily operations and provide assisted digital support. Deliver inclusive, high-quality library services across Birmingham. Support residents with digital access, wellbeing, and financial resilience. Manage and mentor a small team to ensure excellent service delivery. Act as first point of contact for low-level needs, resolving issues quickly. Promote access to education, employment, and cultural activities. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with council policies. Work flexibly across locations, including evenings and weekends. If you're organised, digitally confident, and passionate about community impact—we'd love to hear from you!

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words.

The Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. Applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Grade 3 - £26,409 - £32,654. Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review. Working 36.5 hours per week. Community Library Connector: Are you passionate about empowering communities through inclusive library services and making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to support the day-to-day running of our vibrant Community Library Hub. If you're tech-savvy, community-focused, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

In return, we offer excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the daily running of the Community Library Hub and oversee daily operations.
• Provide assisted digital support and promote access to education, employment, and cultural activities.
• Manage and mentor a small team to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Act as the first point of contact for low-level needs and resolve issues quickly.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with council policies.
• Work flexibly across locations, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications and Selection

Essential criteria for the role are described in the Personal Statement guidance. The applicant should be organised, digitally confident, and committed to empowering communities through inclusive library services. Note: the Personal Statement should outline how the candidate meets the essential criteria through personal qualities, skills and experience and include motivation for applying.