Library Team Manager
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,178 to £36,369 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Basingstoke Discovery Centre, Basingstoke |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC623097 |
Summary
As a Library Team Manager, you’ll shape the culture and future of one of the busiest and most popular Library Services in the country. Hampshire Library Service, with 40 sites and over 4.8 million annual visitors, is looking for a dynamic Library Team Manager to lead Basingstoke Discovery Centre. Working with a large team of core staff and volunteers, you’ll be at the forefront of driving growth and engagement, ensuring the library remains a vibrant community hub.
What you’ll be doing:
• Championing the role of Basingstoke Discovery Centre by ensuring it provides opportunities for people of all ages to explore, engage, and discover.
• Managing and developing your team to ensure the library reaches its full potential.
• Providing support across a cluster of libraries to enhance service delivery.
• Overseeing building management including health and safety, contractor management, and staff training programs.
• Leading and implementing countywide projects linked to the service vision.
• Collaborating with local community partners and building outreach and project work to develop the role of the library within the community.
What we’re looking for:
• Proven experience of managing and leading a team, including supporting staff through periods of change, service improvement, or transformation.
• Strong people skills to interact effectively with staff and customers.
• Ability to motivate, support and engage team members by understanding and adapting to their unique personalities and working styles.
• Community and customer-focused approach, dedicated to making a positive impact through library services.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety requirements within public service environments.
Why join us?
• Make a difference: Lead a committed and enthusiastic team who take pride in providing high quality customer service and making a difference to local residents and communities.
• Career growth and development: Take on a new challenge and make a significant impact.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. The role will include working some weekends and occasional evening work.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Library Service Team Manager, Library Manager, Library Supervisor, Team Leader, Library Supervisor, Library Coordinator, Manager.
What you’ll be doing:
• Championing the role of Basingstoke Discovery Centre by ensuring it provides opportunities for people of all ages to explore, engage, and discover.
• Managing and developing your team to ensure the library reaches its full potential.
• Providing support across a cluster of libraries to enhance service delivery.
• Overseeing building management including health and safety, contractor management, and staff training programs.
• Leading and implementing countywide projects linked to the service vision.
• Collaborating with local community partners and building outreach and project work to develop the role of the library within the community.
What we’re looking for:
• Proven experience of managing and leading a team, including supporting staff through periods of change, service improvement, or transformation.
• Strong people skills to interact effectively with staff and customers.
• Ability to motivate, support and engage team members by understanding and adapting to their unique personalities and working styles.
• Community and customer-focused approach, dedicated to making a positive impact through library services.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety requirements within public service environments.
Why join us?
• Make a difference: Lead a committed and enthusiastic team who take pride in providing high quality customer service and making a difference to local residents and communities.
• Career growth and development: Take on a new challenge and make a significant impact.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. The role will include working some weekends and occasional evening work.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Library Service Team Manager, Library Manager, Library Supervisor, Team Leader, Library Supervisor, Library Coordinator, Manager.
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