We are hiring for the post of Library Manager

About the PPL:
Plymouth Proprietary Library, founded in 1810, stands proudly as Plymouth’s longest surviving subscription library.  Today, situated in a former St Barnabas Church building near the city centre it has good public transport links and with its pleasant surroundings, helpful staff and quiet corners it provides a welcome retreat for its members and guests.

The book stock remains wide and varied - from classical writers to contemporary novels, science to philosophy, art to biography, history to horticulture – the books are there on shelves to be read and enjoyed.  Local history, the Maritime Collection and the Simon Curtis Poetry Collection are of special interest.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is self-motivated and creative to contribute to the day to day operations of the library and to work with the trustees, members and volunteers to develop a stimulating and inclusive range of activities which will make full use of the library’s resources and facilities and encourage increased membership.

Location: St Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth PL1 5NN

Job Description: Library Manager

Hours: 16 hours per week building to 20 hours over time. Monday to Saturday, hours variable.

(Currently the library is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays for the issue of books. As we come out of Covid restrictions it is hoped to increase the opening hours and the range of events and services we offer.)

Responsible to: Library Trustees

Purpose of Job: The post holder will be responsible for growing the library membership, coordinating events and the smooth day to day running of the library.

Start Date: From January 2022

Click here to view the full job specification and online application form.