Library Services Team Lead

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Health and exercise sessions

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Library Supervisor for our county's 2nd busiest library. You will supervise staff, manage library stock and the premises to deliver excellent customer service.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong IT skills (training will be provided on library systems) and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Provisional interview date: 27 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in public library service and supervision.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver customer-focused service.
• Strong IT skills with willingness to learn library systems.

Responsibilities

• Organise staff, library stock and premises for efficient service.
• Provide effective service to all library customers.
• Lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Create a friendly, welcoming environment for diverse customers.
• Promote library services to the public.
• Be willing to cover other library roles when needed.
• Adapt to evening and weekend work as required.
• Accept direction and delegation from management.

Skills

Public library service

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Customer service

IT proficiency

Tools

Library IT systems

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Library Supervisor for our county's 2nd busiest library. You will supervise staff, manage library stock and the premises to deliver excellent customer service.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong IT skills (training will be provided on library systems) and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Provisional interview date: 27 November 2026.