Location
Morden, London Borough of Merton

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£38,256 - £39,276 per annum inclusive

About the Role
The London Borough of Merton’s award-winning Library & Heritage Service is seeking to appoint Library Managers for two exciting opportunities: Morden Library Manager (Permanent), responsible for leading services at a single library site; and Pollards Hill and Colliers Wood Library Manager (Fixed Term for a minimum of one year), responsible for leading services across two library sites. As a Library Manager, you will lead a team of staff, ensuring consistently high standards of customer service and overseeing the effective management of the library building(s), including compliance with health and safety requirements. You will develop and promote services, work collaboratively with key stakeholders, and embrace innovative ways of working. A strong understanding of how libraries contribute to community needs and council priorities is essential.

Experience
Applicants must have a minimum of two years experience working within a library service, together with at least two years direct experience managing staff, including supervision, performance management, rota management, training, and staff development.

About you
You will bring strong leadership skills and proven management experience, with the ability to motivate, support, and performance manage your team to achieve and exceed service targets. Experience of setting objectives, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant library service experience and management skills are required.