Community Hub Manager, Connected Community

Community Hub Manager - Connected Community x3
Permanent
Grade D - £46,579 - £55,224
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week

Position Locations: Each post is located in the libraries below, please state in you personal statement which location you’re interested in:

At Birmingham City Council, we are transforming the way residents access support, advice, and opportunities through our growing network of Community Library Hubs. We’re looking for dynamic and innovative leaders to manage and develop these hubs, ensuring they become welcoming, accessible spaces that connect residents with essential services, information, and community opportunities.

As a Community Library Hub Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading teams, developing partnerships, and delivering services that help tackle challenges such as housing issues, welfare and debt advice, digital exclusion, employment support, and wellbeing. You will also champion the continued delivery of excellent library services that meet the needs of local communities.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic development and day-to-day operation of a Community Library Hub, ensuring services remain relevant, accessible, and impactful for residents. You will work closely with council services, voluntary organisations, community groups, and external partners to create innovative solutions that strengthen community resilience and improve outcomes across Birmingham.

About You

We're looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with strong operational leadership. You'll be an excellent communicator, capable of building productive relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

You will have:

What we offer in return…

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application.The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post.Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words.Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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