GLL is looking for a Library and Learning Development Manager to work at St Paul's Cray Library and Community Support Centre in Bromley. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Library and Learning Development Manager, there's never been a more exciting time. This is more than a Library and Learning Development Manager job, it's a career.
St Paul's Cray Library and Community Support Centre is looking for a Library and Learning Development Manager to work 35.25 hours per week, to be responsible for the effective management and development of St Paul’s Cray Library and Community Support Centre, and the development of learning opportunities across Bromley Libraries. It is one of 14 libraries operated by GLL in Bromley and is situated in the heart of the community. It is a busy community library, giving access to a wide variety of collections and resources including books, technology and a busy children’s section. As Library and Learning Development Manager you will look to improve and promote the library’s services throughout the local community, whether it’s our valued existing users or widening the offering to a new group of customers. You will have a borough-wide learning development remit, identifying learning needs and opportunities, developing programmes and partnerships, coordinating appropriate learning provision and delivery partners, identifying and pursuing potential funding opportunities, and supporting libraries across Bromley to increase access to learning, skills development and digital inclusion.
Alongside delivering core library activities, staff encourage members of the community to bring their ideas to the space and work to support their projects or group activities. Examples include community-led reading groups, poetry events, projects that support groups to connect with schools with library support and a Crotchet and Natter group - all of which have a ‘ripple effect’ on engagement and the building of connections. In these instances, groups are in control of their sessions and staff see their role as ‘making space’ for things to happen.
You would be leading the Community Support Centre team, who are based out of St Paul's Cray Library. We are looking for a manager that is excited to work with partners and other teams on an offer that welcomes the public from across the borough and supports residents in improving their quality of life; building better futures for their families and communities and broadening access to wider support services.
What you need:
Excellent understanding of all library and Community Support Centre operations
Ability to manage a budget
Understanding of stock management and development,
Strong people management and leadership skills
Building management
ICT knowledge
The ability to identify the needs of the community for the library and Community Support Centre
Excellent customer service standards.
Knowledge of safeguarding
Effective time management skills
Passion and personality
What you’ll do:
Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the library and Community Support Centre
Lead on the strategic direction to expand the library and Community Support Centre’s usage.
Manage your library and Community Support Centre’s team
Oversee stock and undertake general administration including cash handling and banking
Manage the safety and security of the building
Planning, promoting and delivering activities such as Baby Rhyme Time
Build and develop good relationships with local contacts and partnerships to both enhance the service and ensure the library is an integral part of the community.
As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:
A salary of £45,552.12 per annum (based on 39 hours a week pro rata to hours offered)
A values driven organisation
Learning & development to support career development
Good pension schemes
Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
A full-time permanent position of 35.25 hours per week
The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say on how we are run, plus get invited to associated events
Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
Exclusive discounts on our ski chalets in Bulgaria
Career pathways, professional development is just the start. To ensure your stay on top of your game we provide training with practical and theory elements too
Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
25% off Red Letter Days
25% off Buy a Gift
20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products
Ride to work scheme
Free eye tests and discounted glasses
About GLL:
As the largest provider of public libraries in the UK and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.
Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.
One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be
able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.
We offer two different types of work arrangements:
A permanent employment contract - part time and full time
A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool. If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.
So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.
Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.
However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.
We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.
