Head of Libraries

3 weeks ago


Westminster, United Kingdom MSI Ceilings Ltd Full time

As the Head of Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea’s Libraries and Archives service you can make your own powerful contribution as you take this opportunity to enhance and enrich people’s lives.

Strong, vibrant public libraries are at the heart of our communities, and regular access to their services has an enormously positive impact on learning, literacy, wellbeing, social mobility and skills.

As you lead this important Bi-Borough service, your work will drive equality in our communities and help people read, learn and connect.
- Extensive staff management and leadership experience, including advising others in coaching, development and performance management
- Knowledge and experience of change management and strategy development
- Experience of building meaningful partnerships and relationships
- Experience of successfully delivering large scale change projects
- Extensive experience of leading Libraries & Archives services
- Ability to work in a political environment
- Ability to lead a complex service area and manage a number of different priorities
- Excellent and adaptable communication skills with the ability to involve, inspire and engage across boundaries including staff, communities, partnerships, members and senior colleagues in the councils
- Deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, with evidence of action taken

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: £300.00-£310.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Westminster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- borough Head of Libraries & Archives (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: msi952340


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