Kessingland Library Manager

Suffolk County Council; Kessingland; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council invites applications for a Library Manager at Kessingland Library. This on-site role leads a team of staff and volunteers to provide a welcoming, customer-focused service at the heart of the community, with responsibility for day-to-day library operations, stock management and health and safety compliance.

You will build strong relationships with local stakeholders, champion community engagement, and promote innovative activities to increase library usage while supporting

Qualifications

• Lead, manage and motivate a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a customer-focused service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with people and building relationships.
• Proactive approach to promote innovative ideas to increase library usage.
• Confident IT knowledge to support and train staff and customers with technology.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time to achieve team goals.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with stakeholders and partners.
• Knowledge of the local area to serve the community effectively.
• Commitment to fairness, equality, diversity and inclusion in Suffolk.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day library operations, ensuring high standards of customer care and stock management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Build relationships with local stakeholders and promote community engagement.
• Support staff development and manage income generation opportunities.
• Liaise with the Friends group to enhance library services and usage.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

IT proficiency

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Local area knowledge

Equality and inclusion

Customer service

Job description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Kessingland Library, Kessingland, Suffolk NR33 7AH - on-site working
• Salary: £35,570 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 16.67 per week, please see below for working pattern
• Contract: Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Community Libraries we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a Library Manager at Kessingland Library, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Library Manager, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to deliver a welcoming, customer-focused service at the heart of the community. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the library, ensuring high standards in customer care, stock management, and compliance with health and safety procedures. Building strong relationships with local stakeholders you will champion community engagement and promote innovative activities to increase library usage. Your role will also involve supporting staff development. managing income generation opportunities, and ensuring the library remains a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming community space for all. You will also be liaising and working alongside an active and involved Friends group.

Your working pattern will be:

Monday: 3 hours, Tuesday 3 hours 50 minutes, Wednesday: 6 hours, Friday 3 hours 50 minutes - Total: 16 hours, 40 minutes per week

This is a physically active role that involves bending and lifting.

This is a lone working post and as such you'll be expected to open and close the library building.

You will need

• the ability to lead, manage, and motivate a team of staff and volunteers in providing a customer-focused and responsive service
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for engaging with people and building relationships
• a proactive approach and the ability to promote innovative ideas to increase library usage
• confident IT knowledge to support, assist, and train staff and customers in using various forms of technology, including computers, tablets, and smartphones
• the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively to achieve both individual and team goals
• strong communication and partnership skills to work effectively with stakeholders
• knowledge of the local area
• commitment to fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and a passion for making a positive difference in Suffolk.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Library Managers work within Suffolk Community Libraries' local branches, supporting community engagement and delivering frontline services. The team collaborates with volunteers, community groups, and other council services to promote inclusive access to learning and information.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Charlotte Clark (she/her)for a casual conversation. You can contact her by calling 07715388916 or emailing [e-mail].

Closing date:11.30pm, 28 October 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.