Library Manager (Internal Applicants Only)

What will you be doing?

1. Lead the team to evolve services to meet the ongoing needs of the local community
2. Lead the team and demonstrate a positive attitude to working closely with all teams within the Cornerstone building
3. Management of the team carrying out appraisals & reviews, identifying areas for personal development & training opportunities, managing recruitment and behaviour / performance management
4. Deliver of a range events and activities to all ages in line with the Library Service Plan
5. Working with partners and seeking out new opportunities to offer a comprehensive service to the local community
6. Proactive in seeking to generate income through the promotion of existing income streams and identifying new avenues to contribute to the library targets
7. To be responsible for efficient administrative, financial & IT systems in order to ensure clear communication, maintain records and ensuring compliance with financial transaction procedures
8. To be responsible for the day to day operation of the Library including Health & Safety, fire regulations, reporting building issues and the de-escalation & efficient reporting of incidents in line with policies and procedures.
9. To be responsible on a duty rota for the reporting of the Cornerstone building issues and the de-escalation & efficient reporting of incidents in line with policies and procedures.
10. Motivate the team to contribute to continuous improvement and the creation of a team centric culture

About you

You will have experience of managing a team and of customer service delivery. With experience of financial procedures, you will be able to plan your time effectively and be able to work under pressure. You will have a commitment to self and team development and be able to motivate your team to deliver services and events to the local community. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and experience of working effectively with partners and colleagues.

Interviews will be held on Friday 5^th May.

Our benefits

We offer:

• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

About us

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:

• helping people live active fulfilled lives
• caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
• enabling a thriving and successful economy
• leading on a green and sustainable environment
• ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
• providing modern public services

Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.

We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.