Library Team Manager

TN United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading library service in Hampshire seeks a dynamic Library Team Manager to lead Chandler’s Ford Library. You will drive growth and engagement, ensuring the library remains a vibrant community hub while managing a dedicated team.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a library environment or similar customer-facing service.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Championing the role of the library to engage the community.
• Managing and developing the library team.
• Overseeing building management and health and safety.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Community Engagement

Job description

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Job Reference:HCC621014
Salary Range:£32,149 -£35,241 per annum
Work Location:Chandler's Ford Library, Chandler’s Ford
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date:28 May 2025
Interview Date:11 June 2025


As aLibrary Team Manager, you’ll shape the culture and future of one of the busiest and most popular Library Services in the country. Hampshire Library Service, with 40 sites and over 4.8 million annual visitors, is looking for a dynamic Library Team Manager to lead Chandler’s Ford Library. Working with a large team of core staff and volunteers, you’ll be at the forefront of driving growth and engagement, ensuring the library remains a vibrant community hub.

What you'll be doing:

• Championing the role of Chandler’s Ford Library by ensuring it provides opportunities for people of all ages to explore, engage, and discover.
• Managing and developing your team to ensure the library reaches its full potential.
• Providing support across a cluster of libraries to enhance service delivery.
• Overseeing building management including health and safety, contractor management, and staff training programs.
• Leading and implementing countywide projects linked to the service vision.
• Collaborating with local community partners and building outreach and project work to develop the role of the library within the community.

What we're looking for:

• Experience of working in a library environment or similar customer facing service and/or proven ability to manage and lead a team or project.
• Strong people skills to interact effectively with staff and customers.
• Ability to motivate and engage with team members by understanding and adapting to their unique personalities and working styles.
• Community and customer-focused approach, dedicated to making a positive impact through library services.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety requirements within a library or similar environment.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack below for more information about the Library Team Manager role. The ‘About you’ section explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements in your application.

• Make a difference: Lead a committed and enthusiastic team who take pride in providing high quality customer service and making a difference to local residents and communities.
• Career growth and development: Take on a new challenge and make a significant impact.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. The role will include working some weekends and occasional evening work.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here .

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Library Service Team Manager, Library Manager, Library Supervisor, Team Leader, Library Supervisor, Library Coordinator, Manager.

Additional Information:

Library Team Manager Candidate Pack

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire [and the Isle of Wight or other local authority], and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.