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Job description

Libraries NI is seeking to recruit a motivated and reliable Senior Services Manager to drive the development of Belfast Central Library, contributing to realising the vision, develop and implement innovation in the services offered, enhance the customer experience and contribute to realising the library potential of making Belfast Central Library a ‘go to’ destination. This is a temporary post initially for six months until 31 August 2023, subject to review dependant on business need. Please note may be extended, made permanent or terminated for any valid reason. What we offer: Annual leave entitlement for the full leave is 25 days (pro rata for part time posts) increasing to 31 days after five years’ service. In addition, there are 12 statutory holidays. Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Occupational Health Services Access to Private Health Care Schemes Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Provision Learning and Development opportunities Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Leave Flexible Working / Work Life Balance Career Break scheme The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th February 2023 at 11:59pm. Libraries NI is responsible for the provision and delivery of a public library service in Northern Ireland, connecting people with information, ideas and experiences. Our values are Caring, Responsive and Accountable strengthening a culture that is inclusive, engaging, supportive and provides opportunities for our staff to advance their career and deliver excellent customer focused services. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. All appointments will be made on merit. Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies, a Reserve List may be created in order of suitability for further appointments within Libraries NI. This may be used for up to 12 months to fill the same or like vacancies with a similar job description and personnel specification and on the same salary scale, normally within the same location/department without further testing of merit..

Responsibilities

• Library Operations and Support Services
• Policy formulation and Implementation
• Staff Management and Development
• Management of Resources and Systems
• Professional Development and Awareness

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Third or higher level qualification, minimum of three years experience managing staff, services and resources (i.e. physical, stock or finance) or at least five years experience of managing staff, services, resources i.e. physical, stock, finance)
• A minimum of three years experience in the delivery and achievement of service objectives/targets in the last seven years.
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders and in developing partnerships, to achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrate experience of developing and delivering services to enhance the customer experience.
• Experience of leading and/or supporting the successful implementation of organisational and/or cultural change programmes
• Ability to work a range of hours including evenings and weekends as required.

Desirable Skills

• A professional library qualification

Further Information

Work time: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Applicants must have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Libraries NI business) or other suitable form of transport which will enable the successful candidate to fulfil the requirements of the post to the satisfaction of Libraries NI. Have no criminal record which would prevent working with children or vulnerable adults. This post is open for applications from 20 January 2023 to 5 February 2023.

Application Information

Apply online https://careers.librariesni.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx?extapp=true You can also telephone: (028) 3839 9458 or email: HRRecruit@librariesni.org.uk