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Are you passionate about the future of public libraries and the role they play at the heart of communities? We’re looking for an innovative and strategic leader to help shape the next chapter of library services in North Yorkshire.

As Library Manager – Service Development, you’ll lead the development of our library offer, championing innovation, securing external funding and building strong partnerships that help deliver outstanding services for local communities.

About the Role

As part of our Libraries senior management team, you’ll oversee key development projects, build strong partnerships and support staff and volunteers to focus on performance and service improvement. Working with the Library Strategy groups, the Area teams and a wide range of internal and external partners, you’ll help shape services that meet the needs of local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Use operational data, intelligence and community insight to shape strategic service change and ensure services meet local needs.
• Manage large scale projects and support transformational change.
• Write funding bids, business cases and reports, ensuring grant compliance.
• Build effective relationships with partners, stakeholders and volunteers.
• Support staff and volunteers through training, guidance and sharing best practice.
• Lead procurement activity for assigned projects and budgets.
• Ensure effective marketing, communications and public consultation across the service.

About You

You’ll bring strategic vision, strong partnership skills and experience leading service improvements, ideally from a public library perspective. You’ll be confident with project management, innovation and using data and insight to guide change, and you’ll be passionate about delivering excellent library services for communities.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a modern, community-centred library service and to lead meaningful, innovative work across a large and diverse county. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering excellent services and supporting the communities of North Yorkshire.

Want to find out more?

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Head of Libraries Hazel Smith on (01609) 533657 or email hazel.smith@northyorks.gov.uk

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £51,356 - £55,539

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Job Role: Manager