Assistant Library Manager (Redeployment 23900)

• Suffolk County Council

• Address:Bury St Edmunds Library Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1TZ on-site working

• Salary: 28598 per annum (pro rata)

• Hours: 32.88 hours per week please see working pattern below

• Contract: Permanent
  
  

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

At Suffolk County Council were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As an Assistant Library Manager youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Assistant Library Manager youll play a key part in shaping a welcoming vibrant and communityfocused library environment. Working closely with the Library Manager youll help lead a dedicated team support the smooth running of daily operations and ensure every visitor enjoys an excellent experience. From championing inclusive services and engaging activities to overseeing stock supporting staff and maintaining high standards across the branch youll be at the heart of ensuring the library remains a trusted inspiring space for everyone. This is a handson peoplefocused role where your initiative creativity and commitment to outstanding service will make a real difference to the community.

This is a physically active role that involves bending and lifting.

Your working pattern will be:

You will need

Were looking for someone who:

• Can deliver great customer service to people of all ages.

• Communicates effectively and builds positive supportive relationships with customers colleagues and the wider community.

• Is confident engaging with young people and enthusiastic about delivering activities like childrens crafts and story sessions.

• Is IT literate and comfortable using the internet social media email mobile devices and appsand can guide others in using them too.

• Has strong organisational skills with the ability to manage stock plan activities and maintain a safe well-presented environment.

• Has the ability to stay calm professional and solutionfocused in challenging situations.

• Can be flexible to support different branches when required including some weekend and evening work.

If youve worked in a customer-facing role enjoy helping people and have experience working with children wed love to hear from you. An interest in books and computers is a big plus.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile please see the how to apply section you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Youll be joining a friendly supportive team thats passionate about making the library a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. We work closely with volunteers community groups and schools to deliver a wide range of services and events. Our team values collaboration creativity and a shared commitment to helping people thrive.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Tracey Paris for a casual conversation. You can contact them by emailing

How to apply

Step 1 Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Describe a situation where you had to supervise or support colleagues to meet daily priorities. What approach did you take and what was the outcome

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see ourHow to Apply page.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills experience and ideas. If used inappropriately your application may not be processed. Please read ourguidance for using AI to understand whats acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date: 11:30pm 25 June 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.#LI-Onsite