Library Branch Manager

Job Category : Management
Location : Romford Library, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 21.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £17.10

Main Purpose of the Job/Key Objectives:

Be responsible for the day-to-day management of a level 3 branch library within the borough with up to 10 staff. Ensure that it is managed in an efficient and effective manner

Manage partnerships within the branches including CAB, PASC’s and drop in services on a regular basis.

Help recruit, as well as manage and support up to 70+ volunteers.

To develop an effective partnership between staff and volunteers, to enhance the service offered during core opening hours and to extend opening hours if possible.
Promote a positive image as a service provider to the local community, working to ensure all customers receive an efficient, effective and high quality service and encourage further partnership to deliver the local agenda

Provide first line access to customer’s for all library, council and voluntary services.

Be actively involved in writing the Branch Service Plan with Senior Managers which will reflect the Key Priorities set out in the 3 year Library Strategy, Library Service Annual Plan, Public Library Benchmark Standards and national customer service awards

Qualifications
Desirable
ICT-related qualification, e.g. ECDL, CLAIT .

Working conditions/circumstances
Post holders are required to demonstrate, at interview, an understanding of and commitment to Havering’s Equal Opportunities Policy in both service delivery to the community, in relationships with colleagues, and in employment practices.
Staff are required to be DBS checked
It is desirable for the post holder to hold a current Driving License