What is the job role?
As a Library Services Co‑ordinator, you will lead on widening engagement with Coventry’s Library and Information Services, particularly for people who cannot easily access standard provision. You will develop, coordinate and promote inclusive library services that support socially excluded groups, multicultural communities and residents across the city.
The role involves planning and delivering community‑focused programmes and events, managing partnerships with local, regional and national organisations, and ensuring services align with the Libraries and Information Services Operational Plan and national core offers.
You will lead the Housebound Library Service and a specialist team, including staff development, performance and wellbeing. You will support innovation through project management, service evaluation, performance monitoring and reporting, and effective budget management.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, you will help maximise the impact of library services in supporting community development and access for all.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This is a permanent, job‑share position for 18.5 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver community‑focused programmes and events.
- Manage partnerships with local, regional and national organisations.
- Ensure services align with the operational plan and national core offers.
- Lead the Housebound Library Service and specialist team.
- Develop staff, monitor performance and wellbeing.
- Lead innovation through project management, service evaluation and reporting.
- Manage budgets effectively.
- Collaborate with colleagues and partners to maximise community impact.
Qualifications and Experience
- Passion for libraries and improving access to library resources.
- Experience in community service delivery or a related field.
- Strong teamwork and ability to build working relationships quickly.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Experience with performance monitoring and budgeting.
- Knowledge of inclusive service delivery and experience working with socially excluded groups.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Currently in care or have previously been in care
- Disabled individuals or those with long‑term health conditions
Other Information
For an informal conversation about this challenging and rewarding role, please contact Peggy Wiseman – Service Development Manager – Peggy.Wiseman@coventry.gov.uk.
Contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk for queries.
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As a Library Services Co‑ordinator, you will lead on widening engagement with Coventry’s Library and Information Services, particularly for people who cannot easily access standard provision. You will develop, coordinate and promote inclusive library services that support socially excluded groups, multicultural communities and residents across the city.
The role involves planning and delivering community‑focused programmes and events, managing partnerships with local, regional and national organisations, and ensuring services align with the Libraries and Information Services Operational Plan and national core offers.
You will lead the Housebound Library Service and a specialist team, including staff development, performance and wellbeing. You will support innovation through project management, service evaluation, performance monitoring and reporting, and effective budget management.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, you will help maximise the impact of library services in supporting community development and access for all.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This is a permanent, job‑share position for 18.5 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver community‑focused programmes and events.
- Manage partnerships with local, regional and national organisations.
- Ensure services align with the operational plan and national core offers.
- Lead the Housebound Library Service and specialist team.
- Develop staff, monitor performance and wellbeing.
- Lead innovation through project management, service evaluation and reporting.
- Manage budgets effectively.
- Collaborate with colleagues and partners to maximise community impact.
Qualifications and Experience
- Passion for libraries and improving access to library resources.
- Experience in community service delivery or a related field.
- Strong teamwork and ability to build working relationships quickly.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Experience with performance monitoring and budgeting.
- Knowledge of inclusive service delivery and experience working with socially excluded groups.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Currently in care or have previously been in care
- Disabled individuals or those with long‑term health conditions
Other Information
For an informal conversation about this challenging and rewarding role, please contact Peggy Wiseman – Service Development Manager – Peggy.Wiseman@coventry.gov.uk.
Contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk for queries.
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