Assistant Area Manager (Small Libraries)
Organisation: OnFife
We are OnFife and as Fife’s largest cultural organisation we specialise in making jaws drop, hearts warm, eyes light up and imaginations run wild. We work witha huge rangeof partners, artists and creatives and our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places. An ambitious leadership-oriented charity,we’rebuilt on strong values, and those values make us who we are –Fearless,Inviting,Fair andExciting.
We’rea Real Living Wageemployer,and weoffer a local government pension scheme, generous holidayallowanceand flexible workingopportunities. We have a dedicated training scheme offering professional development opportunitiesandyou can also accessour employee discount scheme which offers local and national savings and a range of employee benefits.
The Role
Due to the internal promotion of the current post holder, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join us as an Assistant Area Manager. The postis responsible forthe operational leadership and delivery of library services and associated activities across St Andrews, Elie, StMonansand Tayport.
Leading a geographically dispersed team, you will ensure consistent, high-quality, customer-focused services that meet community needs and organisational priorities. The role includes direct responsibility for staffing,performanceand compliance across the cluster, with line management responsibilities. You will lead effective workforce planning, drive service performance, and ensure safe, well-managed environments,maintaininga visible leadership presence across sites with regular evening and weekend working as part of service delivery.
About You
You will bring demonstrable experience of managing services and leading teams within a customer-focused environment. Organised and outcome-driven, you will be confident in managing operational performance, responding to changing priorities, and ensuring services are delivered efficiently and effectively across multiple locations.
You will have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support teams, make informed decisions and manage resources effectively. Experience of performance management, service improvement and working working within compliance frameworks is essential, alongside a proactive, solutions-focused approach.You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with a clear focus on deliveringhigh standardsof service and contributing to continuous improvement.
How to Apply
If you would like to find out more information about this role before applying, please contact Pamela Paton, Operations Manager (Libraries) for an informal chat. Please email Pamela at pamela.paton@onfife.com to arrange this.
When you’re ready to apply, please complete our application form and equal opportunities form and return them to the HR team athr.fct@onfife.com.
The closing date for applications is5pm onThursday2July.
OnFife isan equal opportunities employer.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community and are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Application Deadline: Thursday 02/07/2026
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