Libraries & Communities Manager (Libraries Development )

Location: Various locations throughout the City, G4 0QW

Salary: £49,213.59 - £57,039.38 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Libraries and Communities Manager (Libraries Development) to join us on a full time, permanent contract. As Libraries and Communities Manager (Libraries Development), you will be joining our in-demand Libraries and Communities service.

About our Libraries and Communities teams

As Libraries and Communities Manager (Libraries Development), you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Libraries and Communities service. The service includes Glasgow’s 32 community libraries, the Mitchell Library, school libraries, community facilities, and services for early years, children and families, adult learning, inclusion and employability, and wellbeing, youth and community development. Libraries provide a cultural and creative place for all ages. They offer a place to read for pleasure and purpose, and collections which support literacy development. Glasgow's Libraries also have e-lending, author talks, book groups and festivals. People can access special collections as well as archives and family/local history. Libraries are also an important place where the digitally excluded can get online and access a range of resources. Community venues allow people to take part in a variety of cultural and sporting activities and also offer a range of learning and support services across the city. Our libraries and community facilities play a vital role in local communities and provide a wide range of programmes and activities.

About Glasgow Life

Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

The role

As Libraries and Communities Manager (Libraries Development), you’ll be an integral part of the team by leading on the development of Glasgow’s community library service and the Mitchell Library, including stock and collections, reader development and literacy, key national attainment programmes, and activities and programming for all library audiences. Reporting to the Senior Manager Libraries and Communities (Service Development) you’ll manage, develop and inspire an experienced team of managers maximising public participation in library venues and programmes across the city. You will also lead on the delivery of Glasgow’s library strategy, Vision for Glasgow Libraries.

The candidate

If you’re interested in joining us as Libraries and Communities Manager (Libraries Development) you’ll need:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of managing and leading a multi-functional team.
• Experience of working closely with stakeholders.
• Committed to improving scope, quality and take up of services.
• Proven experience of working with local communities and understanding their needs.

You can read the full person specification which includes the essential and desirable criteria for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.

Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations. The main hub for libraries and communities is within the Mitchell library and our main headquarters are based at Albion Street in Merchant City. Our Mitchell library office has great links to public transport and free parking onsite.

Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.

This role is working Monday to Friday 9-5pm and the role holder will need to have the ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends dependent on the needs of the service.

Declaration of Interest is a requirement for this position.

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Dates

Closing date 27 October and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 4 November and/or w/c 11 November.

Benefits at Glasgow Life

• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store.
• Option to buy extra annual leave.

Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.

Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts.