Senior Supervisor
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £36,363 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Smethwick Library, High Street, Smethwick, B66 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sandwell Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SAND000009021 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Senior Supervisor to this challenging role within the Children’s Team within Sandwell Libraries and Archives.
Supporting and working in partnership with the Library Manager to assist in maintaining and improving library and information services for children and young people across Sandwell.
The role includes the coordination and running of a number of national literary projects as well as the development of localised approaches to working with children. To ensure that all routine tasks and duties are carried out by themselves or delegated to others and completed within the relevant deadlines. To assist the Library Manager by taking on appropriate premise Manager duties and representing the Library Manager at partner and stakeholder meetings as required.
You will undertake and be responsible for all tasks associated with the presentation of services, activities and events and all administrative routines and procedures.
You will need
Recognised library or customer service qualification (e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 in Customer Care
OR be working towards one
OR equivalent skills and experience
Excellent customer service skills
Experience of co-operating with others as part of a team
Experience of manging your own workload and working to deadlines
Experience of working with adults and children and knowledge of key children’s literacy initiatives
At least two years’ experience of providing direct services to the public
Excellent I.T skills
You may be required to work Saturdays and be flexible in the hours you work in the week This post involves working at different libraries in other Towns depending on service requirements
In exchange, this is a highly valued role and you will become part of a forward thinking and energised team.
Our values of Trust, Unity and Progress guide us and shape our team culture. They define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave.
Why work for us?
Generous annual leave entitlements
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
An exclusive retail discounts portal
Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
An employee assistance and counselling service
Annual leave purchase scheme
A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
Planned interview date 10th September 2025
For an informal discussion, please contact the Library Manager and Strategic Lead for Children and Young People on sarah1_walker@sandwell.gov.uk
Hours:-
22.5 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
Supporting and working in partnership with the Library Manager to assist in maintaining and improving library and information services for children and young people across Sandwell.
The role includes the coordination and running of a number of national literary projects as well as the development of localised approaches to working with children. To ensure that all routine tasks and duties are carried out by themselves or delegated to others and completed within the relevant deadlines. To assist the Library Manager by taking on appropriate premise Manager duties and representing the Library Manager at partner and stakeholder meetings as required.
You will undertake and be responsible for all tasks associated with the presentation of services, activities and events and all administrative routines and procedures.
You will need
Recognised library or customer service qualification (e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 in Customer Care
OR be working towards one
OR equivalent skills and experience
Excellent customer service skills
Experience of co-operating with others as part of a team
Experience of manging your own workload and working to deadlines
Experience of working with adults and children and knowledge of key children’s literacy initiatives
At least two years’ experience of providing direct services to the public
Excellent I.T skills
You may be required to work Saturdays and be flexible in the hours you work in the week This post involves working at different libraries in other Towns depending on service requirements
In exchange, this is a highly valued role and you will become part of a forward thinking and energised team.
Our values of Trust, Unity and Progress guide us and shape our team culture. They define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave.
Why work for us?
Generous annual leave entitlements
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
An exclusive retail discounts portal
Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
An employee assistance and counselling service
Annual leave purchase scheme
A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
Planned interview date 10th September 2025
For an informal discussion, please contact the Library Manager and Strategic Lead for Children and Young People on sarah1_walker@sandwell.gov.uk
Hours:-
22.5 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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