Green Library Hub Project Manager

Surrey County Council; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Guildford is seeking a Project Manager for their Green Library Hub initiative aimed at addressing climate change and sustainability. The role includes coordinating events and partnerships, developing climate-related resources, and fostering community engagement. The position offers a fixed-term contract for 24 months at a starting salary of £18,436.50 per annum for an 18-hour workweek, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, rising to 31 days

Local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development hub

Wellbeing discounts

Qualifications

• Skilled in partnership working and event coordination.
• Pro-active, self-starting and able to coordinate a program of activity.
• Ability to write reports and present project updates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Creative Climate Programme with local partners.
• Organize activities for Annual Green Libraries Week.
• Support other Green Hub related initiatives.

Skills

Partnership working

Event coordination

Report writing

Flexible and adaptable

Interest in Climate Change

Job description

• Category: Libraries
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Working hours: 18 hours per week
• Posted on: 31 October 2025
• Directorate: Resources
• Location: Guildford Library, 77 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AL

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce.This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This role has a starting salary of £18,436.50 per annum, based on an 18-hour working week (pro rata to £36,873 full time equivalent). This is a fixed term contract opportunity for 24 months.

Surrey Libraries have an exciting opportunity to work as a Project Manager to deliver one of England's first Green Library Hub programmes. Guildford Library, alongside Camden and Blackburn, will serve as a Green Library Pilot Hub in Year 1. Guildford Library will remain a Green Library Hub for the full three-year period of the programme. We also offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two in person days per week.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to work alongside local staff, and managers at Guildford Library. You will be managed by the Libraries Commissioning and Projects Team but work closely with Guildford staff and managers, local partners and Surrey's Greener Futures Team to embed the latest learning on climate activity and sustainability.

The programme will be based at Guildford Library but could also be provided through outreach. You will work with external partners like Zero Carbon Guildford as well as colleagues from the other Green Hubs, the British Library and CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and information Professionals.)

As a Green Library Hub, Guildford Library will:

• Become a community space where people can learn about the environment and attend related events
• Help people understand the climate crisis better by focusing on how it affects our local area and getting everyone involved
• Support and foster partnerships with local schools, and environmental organisations to make a bigger impact
• Train library staff to become more knowledgeable about environmental issues and better able to help the community

As the Green Library Hub Project Manager you will co-ordinate:

• Creative Climate Programme – Working with local partners and engaging local environmental creatives you will develop a programme of activity to inspire and encourage behaviour change.
• Climate Information Resources – Work with partners and library staff to providing access to trusted climate-related information and curated reading lists.
• Annual Green Libraries Week – Organise and co-ordinate activities to participate in the the annual week-long event with local communities to celebrate and promote climate action.
• Support other Green Hub related initiatives such as the setting up of staff training and feeding into the evaluation of the programme and Hub activity.

As a Green Library Hub, Guildford Library will also host key events, including Guildford Green Day and Cleaner Air Day, encouraging climate action and supporting the local economy.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Skilled in partnership working and event co-ordination
• Pro-active, self-starting and able to co-ordinate a programme of activity and information.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to maximise the programme of work and activity whilst managing the budget of the project.
• Ability to write reports and present project updates by monitoring and gathering performance outcome data to future decisions
• An interest in Climate Change and initiatives to improve sustainability.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

• What are your motivations for applying for this position? (300 words)
• Please give an example of a time you have undertaken successful partnership working and how you overcame any challenges in achieving outcomes. (350 words)
• Please describe your project management experience and how this can be applied to this role. (350 words)

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/11/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. If you employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.