Library Supervisor

at  South Gloucestershire Council

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As Library Supervisor, you will make a difference by working with the local community to help give people access to libraries. You will also encourage library staff to interaction with the community.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• You must have wide experience working in a library environment, delivering a high quality customer focused service.
• You will be able to demonstrate an ability to manage staff, including supervision, training, recruitment and development of a team.
• we require you to be self-motivated, be able to use initiative, have good organisation and time management.
• You must have an ability to understand and deal with issues that arise in the library, problem solve and take the necessary action within required policies; in a well-managed way.

• You will be responsible for the day to day running of a branch library or libraries including the safety and security of buildings, use of facilities and equipment in line with Property Services.
• Daily, you will lead a team of Library Assistants in the delivery of library services and support teams in other service points as required, including casual staff and volunteers who support work with Children, IT and outreach services.
• Working alongisde the Group Librarian, you will recruit train and develop staff as well as implementing local priorities and service plans.
• Regularly, you will carry out various administrative tasks to support the operation of the library including monitoring of expenditure, maintenance of statistics, placing orders relating to the branch and liaison with contractors, including cleaning staff.
• It will be key for you to ensure staff work to the policies of the library service and South Gloucestershire Council and take action where necessary. This will involve carrying out 1-2-1 meetings with staff, ensuring monies received at the library are managed in line with financial procedures and that health and safety policies are adhered to.
• You will be undertaking the physical aspects of the job including shelving and counter work, lifting, and carrying of books and other materials.