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Assistant Library Manager, SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
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Assistant Library Manager, SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Suffolk County Council
Address: Bury St Edmunds Library, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1TZ, on-site working
Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 32.88 hours per week, please see working pattern below
Contract: Permanent
At Suffolk County Council we’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As an Assistant Library Manager you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
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Your role and responsibilities
As an Assistant Library Manager, you’ll play a key part in shaping a welcoming, vibrant, and community-focused library environment. Working closely with the Library Manager, you’ll help lead a dedicated team, support the smooth running of daily operations, and ensure every visitor enjoys an excellent experience. From championing inclusive services and engaging activities to overseeing stock, supporting staff, and maintaining high standards across the branch, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring the library remains a trusted, inspiring space for everyone. This is a hands-on, people-focused role where your initiative, creativity, and commitment to outstanding service will make a real difference to the community.
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This is a physically active role that involves bending and lifting.
Your working pattern will be:
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Week 1:
- Tuesday 8am – 5pm (8 hours)
- Wednesday 8.30am – 5.45pm (8.25 hours)
- Thursday 8am – 5.45pm (8.75 hours)
- Friday 8am – 4.30pm (7.5 hours)
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Week 2:
- Tuesday 8am – 5pm (8 hours)
- Wednesday 8.30am – 5.45pm (8.25 hours)
- Thursday 8am – 5.45pm (8.75 hours)
- Saturday 8am – 5.15pm (8.25 hours)
We’re looking for someone who:
- can deliver great customer service to people of all ages
- communicates effectively and builds positive, supportive relationships with customers, colleagues, and the wider community
- is confident engaging with young people and enthusiastic about delivering activities like children’s crafts and story sessions
- is IT literate and comfortable using the internet, social media, email, mobile devices and apps—and can guide others in using them too
- has strong organisational skills with the ability to manage stock, plan activities, and maintain a safe, well-presented environment
- has the ability to stay calm, professional, and solution-focused in challenging situations
- can be flexible to support different branches when required, including some weekend and evening work.
If you’ve worked in a customer-facing role, enjoy helping people, and have experience working with children, we’d love to hear from you. An interest in books and computers is a big plus.
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You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, please see the how to apply section below. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team that’s passionate about making the library a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. We work closely with volunteers, community groups, and schools to deliver a wide range of services and events. Our team values collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to helping people thrive.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Tracey Paris for a casual conversation. You can contact them by emailing tracey.paris@suffolk.gov.uk
How To Apply
To apply and find out more information, please visit our site via the 'Apply on website' button.
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