Library Manager

LTE Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is seeking a Library Manager for HMP Forest Bank in Manchester. The ideal candidate will lead library operations, inspire a team, and create a vibrant learning space. Responsibilities include effective library management and fostering a welcoming environment for students and staff. Candidates should have a Level 3 Library and Information Services qualification and experience in customer service. This full-time role offers 31 days of annual leave, significant pension contributions, and more.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

2 hours for wellbeing/personal development per week

Significant pension contribution

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• High attention to detail required for library management tasks.
• Effective communication skills necessary for team leadership.
• IT skills needed to manage library systems and resources.
• Organizational skills to run library operations smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Lead library operations and staff management.
• Create a welcoming environment for students and staff.
• Shape a vibrant library experience that supports learning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Customer service experience

Logical and organized

Experience in challenging environments

Education

Level 3 Library and Information Services qualification

Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy

Customer Service Level 2 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Management data systems

Job description

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Job description
Are you a passionate leader with a love for books, resources, and creating a vibrant learning space? We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Library Manager to join our team! If you have a flair for managing library operations, inspiring a team, and fostering a welcoming, resource-rich environment for students and staff, this is your chance to make a real impact. Take the lead in shaping an innovative library experience that supports learning, encourages curiosity, and helps people thrive!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Transforming Lives, our prison education provider at HMP Forest Bank, working as a Library Manager. This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 40hrs per week.

Who are Novus Transforming Lives?

Novus Transforming Lives is a leading UK-based education provider dedicated to delivering high-quality learning and rehabilitation services within the prison system. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Site Information

HMP Forest Bank is located in Pendlebury in Salford, Greater Manchester. The prison is a Category B Male Prison that accommodates remand and sentenced offenders. It offers a diverse range of education opportunities and employment support. Individuals can work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details about the individual role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Have a high attention to detail
• Demonstrate effective communication & inter‑personal skills
• Demonstrate good IT skills, working with Microsoft Office and/or management data systems
• Be logical, methodical and organised
• Have experience of working in a customer facing role
• Have a track record of working effectively with people presenting with challenging behaviour or from disadvantaged groups (Desirable)
• Hold a Level 3 Library and Information Services qualification, or be willing to work towards achieving within an agreed timescale
• Hold Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy
• Qualification in Customer Service Level 2 (Desirable)

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Safeguarding

Novus Transforming Lives is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus Transforming Lives is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 05/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!