Information Development Manager | Library Management | Preston

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Job Description

| Salary £44,711- £49,764 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

About us:

Cultural Services is a 'family' of services and includes a large library service (64 static libraries, 5 mobile libraries, 5 prison libraries, home library service and resources team), a museum service (6 museums, conservation studio and archaeological site), conservation service, heritage learning team, archive and family history service, music service and music hub, outdoor education service and cultural and information development. Cultural Services comprises of around 800 staff spread across the Lancashire County Council footprint.

About you:

Are you a dynamic manager interested in leading the Cultural Services Information Development Team?

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject and an NVQ level 3 management qualification, with a professional qualification being desirable. You should have demonstrable experience in managing customer-facing digital and information services, working with internal and external partners, and managing staff and resources. Essential skills include the ability to lead and motivate teams, set and achieve measurable targets, solve problems, make effective decisions, and develop strategies. Excellent communication, customer care, and negotiation skills are also required, along with a strong understanding of national issues relating to digital and information services.

The role:

As the Information Development Manager, you will lead, direct, and be accountable for the strategic development, delivery, and promotion of digital and information services across Cultural Services. You will develop and coordinate policies, strategies, and guidelines for Cultural services. You will provide effective leadership and motivation to the Information Development Team.

This is a permanent post based at County Hall, Preston. The hours are 37 per week working Monday to Friday. We are currently working with greater flexibility and have a blended approach with attendance at an office base and working from home. The start date will be on or after 1st April 2025.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for digital and information services and have the skills and experience to lead our team, we would love to hear from you.

More details about the role and the criteria to include within your application can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion about the role contact: Steve Lloyd, Cultural Services and Registration Manager, T: 07876452678

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description / Person Specification