Library Development Manager

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Job Introduction

We're looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with a keen interest in public libraries to join our team.

You'll manage and lead the development team who work collaboratively to deliver a high quality, inclusive and accessible library service.

The role requires you to work alternate Saturdays and a late night on alternate Thursdays.

Travel will be required so a full UK driving licence is desirable.

A basic DBS check is also required.

Interview for this role will be held on 19 February.

Main Responsibility

• Member of the library management team.
• Manage, motivate and develop staff within the team.
• Responsibility for the library stock fund ensuring cost effective purchasing.
• Implement a programme of activities and events across Milton Keynes to promote and enhance the service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified to a professional standard in a discipline relevant to libraries or substantial experience and knowledge.
• For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
• Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks a Basic DBS will be actioned for you

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.

• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.

• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.

• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.

• Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.

• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.

If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.