The Role
An opportunity has arisen for recruitment to the post of Library Manager for the Canada Water area. This post is responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of Canada Water Library and overseeing the operational delivery of three other libraries in the area. We are looking for a motivated and committed individual to help develop and deliver efficient and effective library services to all of the community in the Canada Water area. As a member of the libraries management team, this post contributes towards the planning process to develop the library service so that it can respond to and support corporate, regional and national priorities.
The role includes working as part of the library management team to deliver on key strategic library objectives. Experience of managing staff and services and working strategically in a customer-focused environment is essential.
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You:
We’re looking for a confident and skilled person who can provide leadership, initiative and ideas, with an ability to foster partnership working, preferably with some experience of managing the delivery of library services to a diverse community.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: 11.59 pm on the 18/02/2024
Interview Date: W/C 26/02/2024
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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