Library Supervisor

Library Supervisor

CAPTION:

• Company: inploi
• Salary: from £27.27 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Blackpool, FY1 1PX
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 16 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 16 Oct 2026
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Summary

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 37 per week
• Salary: NJC Grade D £27,274 - £29,071 per annum

This post is open to employees currently On Notice/At Risk and Internal. Please note applications from employees currently On Notice/At Risk will be given priority. On Notice/At Risk employees should complete the application form as normal, upon submission you must email the Recruitment Team - recruitment@blackpool.gov.uk to ensure that your application form is marked as priority.

Blackpool's eight libraries are at the heart of their communities and play a vital role promoting literacy, enabling digital access, supporting customers with enquiries and providing a safe and welcoming place for residents.

We are currently recruiting an ambitious and forward thinking supervisor to work at Central Library. In this role, you will support a small team to help customers select books and find out information, support them with digital skills, lead activities for adults and children, and work with partner organisations.

About you:

• You enjoy getting the best out of other people
• You are organised and enjoy working in a customer-focused and fast-paced environment
• You have a good working knowledge of ICT and ability to assist customers with digital services.
• You enjoy working with a wide range of people and partner organisations
• You would enjoy getting involved in library activities and events for customers of all ages, including Baby Bounce & Rhyme, author visits and social groups
• You have an enthusiasm for books and reading

If this sounds like you, you could be the person we are looking for!

This post could including Saturday working and you will be expected to work at any of the library sites in Blackpool where required within your working hours.

Please click here to view the Job Description.

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The successful applicant will be required to work outside of a 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday work pattern and will receive an additional payment on top of the quoted salary as a result.

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• You enjoy getting the best out of other people
• You are organised and enjoy working in a customer-focused and fast-paced environment
• You have a good working knowledge of ICT and ability to assist customers with digital services.
• You enjoy working with a wide range of people and partner organisations
• You would enjoy getting involved in library activities and events for customers of all ages, including Baby Bounce & Rhyme, author visits and social groups
• You have an enthusiasm for books and reading
If this sounds like you, you could be the person we are looking for! This post could including Saturday working and you will be expected to work at any of the library sites in Blackpool where required within your working hours.

Blackpool's eight libraries are at the heart of their communities and play a vital role promoting literacy, enabling digital access, supporting customers with enquiries and providing a safe and welcoming place for residents.

The successful applicant will be required to work outside of a 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday work pattern and will receive an additional payment on top of the quoted salary as a result.