Overview
Assistant Area Manager – Libraries. Works within Kirklees Libraries, a mission to provide inclusive and accessible services and spaces that enrich the lives of people across Kirklees.
Key responsibilities
* Lead on at least one of the Universal Library Offers – currently Culture & Creativity or Reading – and manage related projects.
* Develop and deliver effective library services, prioritising safety, safeguarding, health & safety, and information governance.
* Analyse insight and data to support decision‑making and report on performance to senior management.
* Represent the service within the council and externally, maintaining relationships with partners, council members and community groups.
* Manage staff to create a positive working environment, set clear expectations, support development and achieve high performance.
* Collaborate with Service Manager and Area Managers on complex, time‑sensitive issues and projects.
* Work independently with minimal supervision, balancing a broad and constantly changing workload.
* Attend meetings and work on weekends and evenings as required; work across Kirklees.
Qualifications and experience
* Experience working in a library setting – essential for the role.
* Strong leadership and team‑working skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, partners and the community.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, data‑management and information governance.
* Experience managing staff, setting expectations and supporting professional development.
* Capability to analyse insights and data and utilise findings to improve services.
Benefits
* Permanent position, Grade 11.
* Salary £41,771 - £44,075 per annum.
* Work across the whole of Kirklees, collaboration with senior management.
Equality and diversity
We encourage applications from people with all differing abilities and will provide support to those requiring assistance to complete application forms. This role is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level.
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