Library Manager

GLL; Eltham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Learning & development support

Discounted gym membership

Flexible hours

Career progression

Staff benefits

Job summary

Mottingham Library is seeking a Library Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and lead a team at Mottingham Library in Bromley. The role is 26.5 hours per week and involves promoting library services within the local community, coordinating activities, events and partnerships.

The position requires strong leadership, ICT skills and experience in budgeting and service development, with a commitment to safeguarding and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a public library environment.
• Able to plan, promote and deliver library activities and events.
• Ability to manage a budget with accountability and transparency.
• Strong customer service standards and safeguarding awareness.
• Good ICT knowledge and comfort with library technology.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Mottingham Library.
• Lead on the strategic direction to expand the library's usage.
• Manage Mottingham Library's staff team.
• Oversee stock and undertake general administration including cash handling and banking.
• Manage the safety and security of the building.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Customer service

Leadership

Time management

Community engagement

ICT knowledge

Event planning

Job description

Mottingham Library is looking for a Library Manager to work 26.5 hours per week, to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the facility. It is one of 14 libraries operated by GLL in Bromley and is situated in the heart of the community. It is a busy library, giving access to a wide variety of collections and resources including books, technology and a busy children’s section. Mottingham Library has recently undergone a major modernisation and refurbishment project and benefitted from funding to improve and expand both the space and equipment available in the library. The Mottingham Library Manager would be leading their team and community to embrace new library technology such as the Cubbie sensory space, 3D printers and hireable pod space. You would promote the library's services throughout the local community, whether it's our valued existing users or widening the offering to a new group of customers. Alongside delivering core library activities, staff encourage members of the community to bring their ideas to the space and work to support their projects or group activities. Examples include community-led reading groups, poetry events, projects that support groups to connect with schools with library support and a Crotchet and Natter group - all of which have a ‘ripple effect’ on engagement and the building of connections. In these instances, groups are in control of their sessions and staff see their role as ‘making space’ for things to happen.

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the library
• Lead on the strategic direction to expand the library's usage.
• Manage your library's team
• Oversee stock and undertake general administration including cash handling and banking
• Manage the safety and security of the building
• Planning, promoting and delivering activities such as Baby Rhyme Time
• Build and develop good relationships with local contacts and partnerships to both enhance the service and ensure the library is an integral part of the community. Excellent understanding of all library operations
• Ability to manage a budget
• Understanding of stock management and development,
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Building management within a public library
• ICT knowledge
• The ability to identify the needs of the community for the library
• Excellent customer service standards.
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Effective time management skills
• Passion and personality
• GLL is looking for a Library Manager to work at Mottingham Library in Bromley. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Library Manager, there's never been a more exciting time. This is more than a Library Manager Job, it's a career.
• A salary of £37,580.50 per annum (Pro rata: based on 39 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 26.5 hours per week The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say on how we are run, plus get invited to 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 largest provider of public libraries in the UK 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.