Job Description

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent role is \xc2\xa327,897 per annum for working 36 hours per week (two-week rota basis).

If you enjoy working in an ever-changing environment, then this role is for you!

This position puts you at the heart of our communities, providing you with the opportunity to lead staff and volunteers in creating a dynamic library service that continually evolves to meet the needs of local communities.

As a Branch Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of staff ensuring that excellent customer service is delivered at all levels in your libraries. Making use of your communication skills, you will ensure that team members feel supported in their roles. You will provide training and development opportunities to staff while continuing to broaden your own knowledge.

Our Branch Managers play an integral role in helping us achieve an inclusive and active library service partly through the planning of cultural events. This could involve organising an author talk, arranging theatre activities, or facilitating the creation of a temporary dance space. Using your networking skills to build local partnerships, you will encourage learning, and support local health and wellbeing.

You will also oversee day-to-day activity in the library, which involves managing large projects, dealing with property issues, ensuring health and safety policy is adhered to, and managing customer comments, compliments, and complaints. Enthusiastic about sharing books and information with others, you will have the IT skills required to use the library management systems and the resilience to deal with a broad range of customer queries.

The role profile attached to the bottom of this advert provides a detailed list of what you might encounter while working as a Branch Manager. However, we recognise transferable skills and are committed to providing training. We want to find out how you will create an inclusive environment for staff and customers and ask that you answer the following questions as part of the application process (along with uploading your CV): * What are your motivations for applying?

• Why do you think our libraries are important to the community?
• How would you be an amazing Branch Manager?
• Library Branch Managers have to juggle various priorities on a daily basis. What experience would you bring to support you with this?

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 1st October 2023.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews to be held on 6th October 2023. The main questions will be provided in advance of the interview, though follow up questions may also be asked should further information or examples be required.

Rota

Week One

• Mon 9-5
• Tue 8.30 - 5
• Wed 9 - 5
• Thurs 8.30-5
• Fri 9-5
• Sat 0FF

Week Two

• Mon OFF
• Tue 8.30-5
• Wed 9-5
• Thurs 8.30-5
• Fri 9-5
• Sat 9-5

Please note that the above rota is subject to temporary or long-term revision, when required, to meet the needs of the library service, including occasionally covering until 7pm.

Location

There are no staff parking facilities at libraries in Surrey, however there are pay and display car parks close to most locations. If using public transport, please check what options are available for you to travel to individual locations, and when making your application, consider your travel costs and arrangements.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Benefits

• 26 days\' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years\' service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days\' additional holiday (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• My Staff Shop/shopping discounts

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our website.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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