Jobs

Thank you for your interest in Libraries Unlimited, an independent staff and community owned organisation.

About Libraries Unlimited
Libraries Unlimited is an independent charity running the library service in Devon and Torbay, and a range of other services including; one FabLab, and 3 Business and Intellectual Property Centres. We have approximately 380 members of staff working across our multiple locations. We are also an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), expanding our services to include high-quality arts and cultural events and activities for our users. We have an ambitious vision to grow and develop our organisation, our people and our services. We firmly believe that great libraries have a huge, positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities and we are committed to developing our new organisation to have an even bigger impact in local communities in the future. Our staff are critical to ensuring that our libraries continue to have maximum impact, and you could be part of this.

We currently have the following vacancies:

Positions        Relief           Trustees        Volunteers

Positions

Library Operations and Improvement Manager (Job ref: LOIM01)
Salary: £18,386 pro rata’d (£36,772 per annum)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week (part-time job share), Wednesday – Friday (precise work pattern TBC)
Location: Hybrid working – Exeter Library and Home
Closing date: 9am, Monday 29th April 2024
Interview date: Mid May (Date TBC)

Do you have a passion for excellence in customer experience, a commitment to continuous service improvement and a track record of successfully leading and supporting teams through change? If so we may have a role for you at Libraries Unlimited.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient part-time Library Operations Improvement Manager to join our Library Service & Customer Experience team.

You may have a range of experience which informs your approach to operational improvement such as customer service, training & development, team leadership, service standards, policy development, project management, data interpretation etc.

Libraries Unlimited is an innovative, sustainable, high performing independent charity, which runs 54 libraries across Devon and Torbay.  You will be part of team reporting to our Head of Library Service and Customer Experience within a wider leadership team.

We have an ambitious vision to grow and develop our organisation, our people and our services in line with our 5 year strategy. We firmly believe that great libraries enrich lives and build communities, and we are committed to developing our organisation to meet our ambitions for our communities.

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Kate Turner (Head of Library Service and Customer Experience) on 07939 988925 or email kate.turner@librariesunlimited.org.uk.

Recruitment Pack
Job Description
Cover Form

When you’re ready to apply, please complete the Equality Monitoring Form here – https://forms.office.com/e/Za7BB1BVy0 and then email your completed Cover Form and your CV to jobs@librariesunlimited.org.uk.

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Library Supervisor (Job ref: TOT013)
Salary: £27,058 per annum/ £14.02 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week (see working pattern below)
Location: Totnes Library
Closing date: 9am, Monday 29th April 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 7th May at Newton Abbot Library

Working Pattern 

We are looking for a confident leader to deliver innovative, high-quality services at Totnes Library and overseeing Buckfastleigh Library. You will need to be able to work with your staff team and community partners to maximise our impact in Totnes.

You will deliver excellent customer experience, responding to the needs of communities, working with the team and community partners to maximise our impact.

The role is also responsible for line management of staff, creating partnerships, running events and dealing with building related issues.

You will bring experience of developing effective community partnerships, excellent digital skills and an ability to deliver agreed outcomes.

You will have experience of working with the public in a demanding frontline customer service environment.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Eleanor Moss, Service Delivery Manager, on 07971 475300 or email eleanor.moss@librariesunlimited.org.uk.

Recruitment Pack
Job description
Application Form

When you’re ready to apply, please complete the equality monitoring form here – https://forms.office.com/e/Za7BB1BVy0 and then, download the application, complete and email to jobs@librariesunlimited.org.uk .

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Library Supervisor (Job ref: TOR011)
Salary: £16,271.36 pro rata’d (£27,058 per annum/ £14.02 per hour)
Hours: 22.25 hours per week (see working pattern below)
Location: Torrington Library
Closing date: 9am, Monday 13th May 2024
Interview date: 20th May 2024 at Barnstaple Library
This is a FIXED TERM Contract for a year.

Working Pattern 

We are looking for a confident leader to deliver innovative, high-quality services at Torrington Library. You will need to be able to work with your staff team, active Friends Group and community partners to maximise our impact in this area of Torridge.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Jude Jeal, Centre Manager on 01271 318788 or 07984675491 or email jude.jeal@librariesunlimited.org.uk or contact Eleanor Moss, Service Delivery Manager on 07971475300 or email eleanor.moss@librariesunlimited.org.uk.

Recruitment Pack
Job description
Application Form

When you’re ready to apply, please complete the equality monitoring form here – https://forms.office.com/e/Za7BB1BVy0 and then, download the application, complete and email to jobs@librariesunlimited.org.uk .

Relief Positions

There are currently no Relief positions available.

Trustees

There are currently no Trustee positions available.

Volunteers

Every library in Devon is run by paid library staff, but there are lots of volunteering opportunities for people who wish to get involved and support their local library and community.

Volunteer in Devon

Volunteer in Torbay