Want to work for the best library service in Britain*?
Manchester’s Libraries and Archives are absolutely brilliant, and that’s largely because of the dedication, passion and commitment of our amazing staff.
We have a number of exciting opportunities for experienced and forward-looking library staff to join our team. The right candidates will have a good understanding of the way that Manchester libraries operate – our ethos, culture and our high expectations of customer service. If you’re a creative thinker and are passionate about the key role that libraries play at the heart of communities, we would love to hear from you.
The closing date for both posts is 3rd August.
Area Manager – Manchester Libraries in Various – Manchester City Council
More details on these roles as follows:-
Area Manager – Grade 8 £40,476 – £44,711 (Bar at £43,693) per annum pro rata
We have two exciting opportunities for experienced and forward looking senior library managers to join us as an Area Manager. We have two posts; a permanent post to manage 5 libraries in our Central Area – Longsight, Arcadia, Hulme, Moss Side Powerhouse and Gorton; and an 18 month time limited post to work across North and South Areas for part of the week and to also take the lead on extending community engagement and volunteering across the city for our neighbourhood libraries. For both posts, you will work closely with our other Area Managers and Citywide Services Manager within our Place Team to ensure that our neighbourhood and community libraries continue to provide excellent services for library customers across Manchester.
The right candidates will have a good understanding of the way that Manchester libraries operate – our ethos, culture and our high expectations of customer service. You will have experience of delivering and managing library services to residents, and be an effective and positive manager with strong interpersonal and customer care skills. You will also have the proven ability to work both independently and in a team, and be experienced at forging strong partnerships with colleagues in other service areas.
For more information on this role, contact Jane McKelvey jane.mckelvey@manchester.gov.uk.
Library Manager (Neighbourhood Engagement and Delivery Officer) – Grade 5 £28,163 – £31,067 (bar at £30,060) per annum pro rata
We have an opportunity for a forward looking and community focussed individual to join our team as a Library Manager (Neighbourhood Engagement and Delivery Officer). In this role you will have responsibility for managing staff and services at one of our busiest libraries in Manchester – Longsight. Our Library managers also develop and deliver activities and events in libraries and across the area, working with a range of agencies and partners such as schools and community groups.
You will need excellent customer service skills, together with experience of ICT and digital delivery, and the ability to positively manage and motivate staff. We need our staff to be flexible and you would work across a number of libraries, and possibly in other parts of the city as the service requires. We also need you to have the flexibility to work unsocial hours, including weekends and evenings to meet the needs of the service.
Experience of working in a library or similar environment is essential. The postholder will be required to work flexible hours in response to service requirements including evenings and weekends. For more information on this role, contact Dan Leach daniel.leach@manchester.gov.uk
* Manchester Libraries: British Book Awards winner of National Library of the Year 2025
