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  • Corporate AddressCorporate Address
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  • About The Role

  • London Borough of Bexley's Library Service is seeking an experienced library professional with a passion for reading and literacy to join us in the senior role of Stock, Reader Development and Activities Manager.
     
    The role will lead a team of Librarians to ensure Bexley's libraries have excellent stock and engaging programmes and activities that encourage residents to visit and use our libraries.
     
    This is a senior role in the libraries team and an opportunity to help us build on our success in increasing issues and visits to libraries in recent years.  With two new libraries and investment planned in others, Bexley is an exciting place to work where you can use your skills to make a real impact.

    Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

    The successful candidate will be based at Central Library, Bexleyheath and will be expected to visit libraries across Bexley in the course of their work.  There is flexibility to work at home some of the time, but the successful candidate will be able to work on site in Bexley most of the time, including occasional evenings and weekends when special events or activities may require it.

    For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Fisher, Library Services Manager by email - [email protected]

    Candidate Profile

    Candidates will be experienced and qualified library professionals with experience of staff management and a passion for delivering outstanding public library services

    For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

    Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.  

    Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday 20 July.
  • About Us

  • Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

    Our Offer to you

    We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

    Recruitment Information

    As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

    This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

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