Library Team Leader

Worcestershire County Council

Job Title: Library Team Leader

Salary: £19,994 -£21,771 per annum.

Hours: 28 hours per week, including evening (until 10pm) and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) working

Location: The Hive, Worcester, WR1 3PD

Permanent

The Role:

Worcestershire Libraries are recruiting for a Library Team Leader for The Hive.

This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible individuals, with experience of providing excellent customer service and leading a team to join Worcestershire Libraries and The Hive.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and supervise staff, including setting clear expectations and goals to support high performance. You will be working alongside the library team delivering a wide range of literacy, reading and learning services and helping to promote wider community participation. You will have a good understanding of information resources, be comfortable working closely with partner organisations and be able to demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to customer service across a diverse customer base, including children and young people.

If you can enthuse and motivate a team by promoting a clear sense of purpose, inspiring a positive attitude to work, arousing a strong desire to succeed among team members and would like to be part of a forward-thinking service then we would love to hear from you.

The post is based on a 2-week rota which includes some Saturdays, Sundays and evening working (until 10pm).

If you would like more information, please contact Stephanie Jones: Sjones1@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council , so do take a look! Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: This role has the opportunity for advancement. We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
  
  
  

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

How to Apply:

Applications are invited to apply for this role.

Please Find The Job Description And Person Specification Attached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

Application Closing Date: 01/09/2024

Anticipated Interview Date: To be confirmed

Attached documents

Job Description.pdf

Person Specification.pdf