Assistant Library Manager at East Sussex County Council

Rother, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

28720.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Communication Skills, ICT Skills, Staff Training, Staff Management, Workload Prioritization, Conflict Resolution, Business Planning, Line Management, Rota Administration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

If you have a passion for supporting others to deliver quality customer service, and a keenness to learn about our libraries, we would like to hear from you! As an Assistant Library Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of libraries and the delivery of quality customer service. Your duties will include the line management of Library Assistants, administrating rotas and annual leave, banking library income, resolving building issues, staff training and induction, supporting the librarian team with school class visits, events and stocktakes. The role is varied and challenging and presents a great opportunity to build on existing skills. It supports both staff and customers across a variety of East Sussex Libraries, from village centres to busy towns. Success in the role relies on a range of transferable skills and does not require specific experience of working in libraries. The ability to be flexible is essential, as you will be required to work at several different libraries, for which travel costs from your base are covered. We are looking for candidates who: * Have good customer service and communication skills * Have ICT skills and an interest in further development * Have experience in staff training and management * Are self-motivated and able to prioritise their workload * Are able to defuse and resolve incidents * Are keen to develop services and input into business planning * Have a full driving license or can demonstrate how they will travel to all libraries Work rota: There are two vacant posts. Please indicate on your supporting statement which role you are applying for - you are welcome to apply for both. One post is full-time and includes working every other Saturday, for which a day off in the week is given. This post is based at Bexhill Library. Week 1: Monday: 9.00 – 5.00 Tuesday: 9.00 – 5.00 Wednesday: 9.00 – 4.00 Thursday: 9.00 – 6.00 Friday 9.00 – 5.00 Saturday OFF Week 2: Monday 9.00 – 5.00 Tuesday: Off Wednesday 9.00 – 4.00 Thursday: 9.00 – 5.00 Friday: 9.00 – 5.00 Saturday: 9.00 – 5.00 One role is 18.5 hours and includes working every other Saturday. This post is based at Eastbourne Library. Week 1: Monday: Off Tuesday: Off Wednesday: 9.00 – 1 Thursday: 9.00 – 6.00 Friday 9.00 – 5.00 Saturday OFF Week 2: Monday: Off Tuesday: Off Wednesday: 9.00 – 1 Thursday: Off Friday: 9.00 – 5.00 Saturday: 9.00 – 5.00 Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/mdmx/~edisp/ucmfa09031204.docx] for more information. To apply for either role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Your supporting statement should be no more than 2000 words long and must also describe how you would travel to other libraries when required. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Interviews will be carried out in person and held at Eastbourne Library, date to be confirmed. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. For an informal discussion, please contact please contact Michele Brooker or Ella Pullen, on 01273 336254 / 01424 726250. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003] For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex. Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas]. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day management of libraries and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service. Responsibilities include line managing staff, administering rotas, handling banking, and supporting events and stocktakes.