Community Library Hub Manager

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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Community Library Hub Manager.

Permanent

Grade D -

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week Saturday working will be required on a rota basis

Working across multiple sites

Birmingham City Council is on an exciting improvement journey and Early Intervention and Prevention is at the heart of this. High quality advice information and guidance can make all the difference in supporting people to remain independent within their own homes and communities .

We are seeking a dynamic individual to support the new Connected Communities model that sees homes and money services delivered alongside the statutory library service. The Community Library Hub Manager will oversee the service across numerous library locations. You will be passionate about empowering communities through access to information digital services and cultural activities.

You will form part of an effective and integrated leadership team.

Community Libraries are seeing investment into our spaces to ensure that they are modern and flexible delivering statutory services and working in partnership.

You will also work closely with local stakeholders to develop a strong network of support services and activities translating the librarys vision into practical community-led initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Beingresponsibleforthemanagementoflibraryservicesprovidedwithinandthroughthedesignated community Library hub network. Including day to day management and administration and direct leadership of some service developments and specific projects ensuring statutory compliance.

Beingresponsibleforbuildingcomplianceastheresponsibleperson.

Being responsible for the recruitment motivation and development of the Hub. Including the library functionstaffandpartnersensuringitperformssuccessfullyindeliveringitsserviceobjectivesandthat staffing levels are optimised.

LeadingandmakingdecisionsbasedondataandinsightseffectivelyimprovingCommunityLibraryHub offers across Birmingham.

Leadingthedevelopmentofacross-functionalteamthatisassignedtotheserviceoutcomesacross Birmingham.

Havingabilitytoquestionpoorperformanceandtodrivecontinuousimprovement.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here.

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