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Library, Arts and Heritage Manager

Employer
Brent Council
Location
Wembley, London (Greater)
Salary
£51,450 - £54,597 p.a. inc.
Closing date
2 Oct 2019

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Sector
Leisure and Culture, Culture
Job role
Manager
Contract Type
Contract

Job Details

An Excellent Opportunity, An Exciting Time

 

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. 

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. 

The Post 

Covering maternity leave, this post will led our library and heritage services for a particularly rewarding and exciting year when Brent is the London Borough of Culture 2020.

Working within the Community Wellbeing Department, you will manage the Council's 6 libraries and our accredited musuem and archive service with 5 direct reports and a budget of £3.5million. 

One of the flagship projects of Brent 2020 is the Museum of All Brent Life which will see an artist's commission in the Councils libraries and in the 4 Community Libraries. You will work closely with the London Borough of Culture team, the library service staff and the Trustees and volunteers of the Community Libraries to ensure libraries and heritage services occupy a central role in the cultural life of the borough.

Responding to our recent commissioned research into barriers and drivers for active borrowing you will lead the development of library services to attract and retain new and existing users reflective of the diversity of Brent. 

The Person

With the confidence and experience to hit the ground running and maintain high standards of service, you will bring your in depth knowledge of national policy and good practice in the libraries and heritage sector to Brent. 

You will relish the variety and challenges of leading a seven day service across six sites and delivering excellent customer care in a vibrant diverse borough. 

Comfortable representing and advocating for the service and the Council in a wide range of forums, including public facing events, you will have excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive approach.

Closing Date: 02 October 2019 (23:00)

Assessment & Interview Date: tbc

Additional Information 

This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles. Forwarding ‘internal only’ roles to external candidates may lead to disciplinary action being taken. 

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. 

Applications are particularly welcome from people with disabilities and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender) applicants as they are under-represented across the council. 

All organisations and individuals who work with children and young people, or are involved in providing services for them have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare. 

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Before you join Brent Council, you will need to provide your National Insurance (NI) number and undergo a Home Office Standard I.D. check. 

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. 

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What make us different?

Brent has a diverse artistic community, a wide range of cultural activities and award-winning parks. Each community in Brent has its own cultural celebrations including one of Europe's biggest Irish festivals and the Hindu Diwali festival, which attracts around 40,000 people each year. The borough is home to 'Mahogany', the innovative designer for carnival and theatrical costumes and the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn. Brent, located in the northwest of Greater London, is one of London's most diverse boroughs.

Great values!

Brent It is one of the most culturally and racially diverse of all local authorities in England and Wales. Brent is working to be a safer, more attractive and more environmentally-friendly borough, with great opportunities for people to work and thrive.
 
Why work for Brent?

  •  Good road and rail links into central London.  Competent and skilled work teams.  A trusting working environment.  Very attractive pension arrangements. Salary progression. Free season ticket loan scheme. 


Would you like to work in a diverse and cultural environment?

Brent may offer the opportunity you are looking for.

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Telephone
020 8937 1234
Location
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
GB

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