Community Access Team Leader (Libraries)

We are looking for someone who is passionate about libraries and the communities they serve to provide clear and positive leadership. The Communities Access Team Leader will lead and manage Rutland library operations, personnel and locality sites. They will oversee the development of Rutland’s library and information offer and services, including the development of innovation, ICT services and learning activities. 

Who you are…  

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
• Relevant experience in the field of library and information/community development or learning
• Experienced in leading and managing library and multi-disciplinary teams

About the Role…..

As the Communities Access Team Leader, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and supervision of the library staff and the community spaces in Rutland.
• To work alongside the Service Manager for Living Well Rutland, and to act as ‘one team’ by working with other Living Well Rutland Team Leaders.
• Alongside the Community and Community Voluntary sector Lead to deliver a fully integrated and cost-effective service that meets the needs of children young people and families.   
• Lead the library team to transform and develop library and archive services to ensure that services are fully integrated are delivered effectively, efficiently, and sustainably.
• Deputise for the Service Manager and to lead meetings relevant to the service, at a locality and regional level.    
• To lead and develop a motivated team. 
• To lead on specific partnerships with local voluntary and community organisations, including facilitating and chairing locality meetings, to leverage resources, expertise, and networks.  

Please note we are happy to offer this post as a 2-year fixed term secondment for the right candidate.

The Communities Access Team Leader Libraries Interviews will be held on 19^th December. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

 Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.  As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Bernadette Caffrey on 01572 720943 or at BCaffrey@rutland.gov.uk. Or Donna Cartmell-Fry on 01572 827361 or DCartmell-Fry@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.