GLL is looking for a Library Manager to work at Beckenham Library in the London Borough of Bromley. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Library Manager, there's never been a more exciting time, Beckenham Library has recently been refurbished and has just re-opened. This is more than a Library Manager Job, it's a career.
Beckenham Library is looking for a Library Manager to work 36 hours per week, to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the facility. It is one of 14 libraries operated by GLL in Bromley and is situated in the heart of the community. It is a busy library, giving access to a wide variety of collections and resources including books, technology and a busy children’s section. As Library 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.
What you need:
* Excellent understanding of all library operations
* Ability to manage a budget
* Understanding of stock management and development,
* Strong people management and leadership skills
* Building management within a public library
* ICT knowledge
* The ability to identify the needs of the community for the library
* 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
* Lead on the strategic direction to expand the library’s usage.
* Manage your library’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:
1. A salary of £39,720.45 per annum (Salary based on 36 hours a week)
2. A values driven organisation
3. Learning & development to support career development
4. Good pension schemes
5. Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
6. A full time position of 36 hours per week
7. The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say on how we are run, plus get invited to associated events
8. Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
9. Exclusive discounts on our ski chalets in Bulgaria
10. 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
11. Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
12. 25% off Red Letter Days
13. 25% off Buy a Gift
14. 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products
15. Ride to work scheme
16. Free eye tests and discounted glasses
Closing Date 24th April 2025