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Please note that our vacancies are open to those who are aged 16 and over.

Location: Keyworth Library

Contract Type: Part-time

Closing Date: 10 March 2026

Overview:

Salary: Hay Band A (£34,433 - £39,152 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work 18.5 hours per week Monday – Wednesday (am) in a job-share role of Cluster Library Manager to help develop, manage and deliver excellent library services across Keyworth Library, Ruddington Library, East Leake Library and Sutton Bonington Library.

You will lead a team of staff and volunteers in the provision of a high quality and customer focused library service.

You will be responsible for the management, development and promotion of library services across the Keyworth cluster libraries, and you will work closely with colleagues from across Inspire to support the delivery of learning and cultural events and activities across the group.

You will have excellent team working, motivational abilities, communication and interpersonal skills; you must be able to set and achieve challenging performance targets and will be as committed as we are in helping to deliver excellent customer service every time.

This post covers a wide geographical area in Rushcliffe and use of a car would be an advantage.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jill Barr (District Library Manager) at jill.barr@inspireculture.org.uk / Mobile: 07768 536631 / Tel 0115 804 4330

Hours: 18.5 Hours Per Week

Interview Dates: 25th and 27th March 2026

Closing Date: 10th March 2026

Location: Mansfield Woodhouse Library

Contract Type: Part-time

Closing Date: 10 March 2026

Overview:

Salary: Hay Band A (£34,433 - £39,152 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

Working 16 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday), an exciting opportunity has arisen to job-share the Cluster Library Manager role to help develop, manage and deliver excellent library services at Mansfield Woodhouse, Edwinstowe, Warsop and Clipstone Libraries.

You will lead a team of staff and volunteers in the provision of a high quality and customer focused library service.

You will be responsible for the management, development and promotion of library services in Mansfield Woodhouse Cluster Libraries and you will work closely with colleagues from across Inspire to support the delivery of learning and cultural events and activities across the group.

You will have excellent team working, motivational abilities, communication and interpersonal skills; you must be able to set and achieve challenging performance targets and will be as committed as we are in helping to deliver excellent customer service every time.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Peter Cribb (District Library Manager) at peter.cribb@inspireculture.org.uk / Tel. 0115 9774384

Hours: 16 Hours Per Week

Interview Dates: 25th and 27th March 2026

Closing Date: 10th March 2026

Location: Retford Library

Contract Type: Full-time

Closing Date: 10 March 2026

Overview:

Salary: Hay Band A (£34,433 - £39,152 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to help develop, manage and deliver excellent library services at Retford Library, Carlton in Lindrick library, Harworth & Bircotes library and the Community Partnership Library at Misterton.

You will lead a team of staff and volunteers in the provision of a high quality and customer focused library service.

You will be responsible for the management, development and promotion of library services in Retford Cluster Libraries and you will work closely with colleagues from across Inspire to support the delivery of learning and cultural events and activities across the group.

You will have excellent team working, motivational abilities, communication and interpersonal skills; you must be able to set and achieve challenging performance targets and will be as committed as we are in helping to deliver excellent customer service every time.

This post covers a wide geographical area in Bassetlaw and use of a car would be an advantage.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Joanne Burman (District Library Manager) at joanne.burman@inspireculture.org.uk / Tel. 0115 8044319

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Interview Dates: 25th and 27th March 2026

Closing Date: 10th March 2026