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A London Public Library Service is recruiting for two posts:
- Service Development Team Leader
- Service Development Librarian
Both vacancies are interim, starting in October and expected to last six months. Both posts will be based within the central Service Development team, the Librarian will work on a range of interesting and challenging initiatives in support of front-line services, while the Team Leader will manage the team of five Service Development Librarians to oversee the delivery of a programme projects across the borough.
Service Development Librarian
The team of Service Development Librarians lead on stock review and development across the borough, with each Librarian taking ownership of specific parts of the collection. The Service Development Librarians also plan and lead on a programme of events and activities to meet the needs of the community. The current programme of projects includes an initiative to promote web and IT training to entrepreneurs within the borough who are interested in setting up a business, and an initiative to encourage healthcare professions to prescribe books to patients to help address a range of health issues. The library service will soon be embarking upon a programme of transformation which will require the Service Development Librarians to work with various stakeholders to plan how stock is displayed across the borough’s libraries.
Working as part of a close-knit, friendly team this job is a great opportunity to work collaboratively with other team members, while also taking a lead on clearly defined project areas. The post is 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Late working and weekends is not part of the normal working pattern, although may be required on occasion. The post is based in the borough’s picturesque HQ building, although some time will also be spent at branches across the borough.
This job would suit a creative Librarian who embraces change and demonstrates both adaptability and a calm and measured approach to work. Previous experience working with library management systems and some experience of stock procurement is essential, while experience of imaginative service delivery and a background specifically within public libraries would be a distinct advantage.
Pay rate: £14.18 per hour
Service Development Team Leader
The team of Service Development Librarians lead on stock development, event planning and management and various other activities across the borough, including revenue generating projects and initiatives which require a great deal of service promotion and partnership working. As Team Leader you will oversee the delivery of these projects, ensuring that deadlines and revenue generation targets are met, and service transformation initiatives across the borough are a success.
Managing a close-knit, friendly team this job is a great opportunity for a creative individual to guide and support a group of professional librarians as they reach out to the community and front line library staff. The post is 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Late working and weekends are not part of the normal working pattern, although may be required on occasion. The post is based in the borough’s picturesque HQ building, although some time will also be spent at branches across the borough.
This job would suit an adaptable library manager with previous team management experience and strong leadership skills. You will embrace service transformation and demonstrate a calm and measured approach to work. Previous experience working with library management systems and some experience of stock procurement is essential, as is experience of imaginative service delivery and a background in managing public library teams.
Pay rate: £15.61 per hour
For more details and to apply contact Jeremy Clarke – [log in to unmask] – 020 7378 5463
All the best
Jeremy
Sue Hill Recruitment
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