Operational Libraries Manager I Preston & South Ribble District I Part time

Library Service: Operational Library Manager 40777 - 46142 Per Annum Permanent Part Time Job Share 18.5 hours per week Preston & South Ribble District

International Sponsorship this role isnotopen to international sponsorship

Lancashire Libraries are a vital service that provide welcoming inclusive spaces where people of all ages can connect learn and feel safe. Were proud to offer access to quality resources knowledgeable and friendly staff and a supportive environment for everyone.

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary leader with a strong commitment to community engagement and service excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to positively influence lives by enhancing the reach and impact of local library services across the Preston & South Ribbledistrict as an Operational Library Manager.

This is a permanent position part time job share starting in January 2027. The working days are:

Week 1 Wednesday Thursday and Friday

Week 2 Thursday and Friday

What were looking for:

Our ideal person will be a strong leader who is customer focussed and digitally savvy with the skills to manage large teams of staff and volunteers. Our ideal person willhave excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the confidence to be able to work with a wide range of partners.

What youll be doing:

• You will lead library teams working across two districts that cover a wide geographical area to offer a high-quality library service.

• You will manage and supervise the delivery of the library business plan which includes ensuring that libraries are placed at the heart of their communities.

• You will support and encourage staff to be the best they can monitoring performance and contributing to workforce development.

Why join us

By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career youve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave (pro rata) increasing with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and the option to apply to buy additional leave each year (applications considered on a case-by-case basis).

• Access to our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to save on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

• Fantastic development and career opportunities.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted online via the Lancashire County Council website. Please attach a supporting statement of no more than 2 A4 sides in 12pt font.

Before submitting your application please make sure you have given good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification (see link at the bottom of the advert).

We encourage all applicants to visit any Lancashire Library to see what is on offer. For queries about the role not covered in the advert please contact.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early and before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description and Person Specification