Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Location
Maidenhead, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Library Supervisor to join us!
This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £26,575 - £30,261 per annum.
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Library Supervisor to join our Library and Resident Contact (Face to Face) team.
The Role:
Reporting to the Team Leader: Operations, Partnerships and Community Development you will have a key role in the supervisor team focusing on Community Information and Partnerships. Initially you will be based at Maidenhead Library with responsibilities for Library Community Information and partnerships across the whole Borough, working closely with the operational and specialist teams, in particular the Community Development Officer.
Your role will involve:
Supervising a team of staff to deliver excellent customer service
Developing community information services and partnerships and ensuring community and council enquiries are dealt with effectively
Facilitating the use of library spaces by volunteers, charities and other organisations to deliver support services while generating income
Managing library buildings
What we are looking for:
A customer-focused and person-centred approach
An ability to form strong partnerships with community groups, charities and other organisations that meet the priorities of the organisation while generating additional income
Love of books and reading and people with an understanding of the value of the public library service to communities and individuals
Excellent digital skills and the ability to show people how to use a variety of digital devices
You will need to be able to work at any location in the Borough and to do physical work such as carrying boxes of books, pushing loaded book trolleys and being on your feet walking between floors and across the library for extended periods of time
What we offer:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase more. (Increasing to 32 days annual leave from April 2024 pending consultation.)
One additional day off for your birthday!
Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
Free employee parking close to the offices.
Give As You Earn scheme.
Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: w/c 15 April
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Angela Huisman, Library and Resident Contact (Face to Face) Lead, on
[email protected] or 01628 685641.
Job tags
Salary
£26.58k - £30.26k per annum
