We are hiring a new Library Manager
The Working Class Movement Library is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative and well-organised Manager to lead the day-to-day running of the Library and help take forward its mission and ambitions.
WCML – Library Manager
Location: Salford
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £38,510–£42,123 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Responsible for: Staff, volunteers and day-to-day operations.
The Working Class Movement Library is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative and well-organised Manager to lead the day-to-day running of the Library and help take forward its mission and ambitions.
This is a varied leadership role combining organisational management, people management, financial oversight, fundraising, partnership working and public engagement. The Manager will work closely with the Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure that the Library is well-run, welcoming, financially sustainable and accessible to the widest possible range of people. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the Library’s governance and strategic direction. The Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of that strategy and for the effective day-to-day management of the organisation, while providing Trustees with the information, advice and recommendations they need to exercise effective oversight and make informed decisions.
The successful candidate will understand the importance of preserving and sharing working-class history and will be committed to making the Library’s collections, activities and spaces relevant and accessible to existing and new audiences.
Link to Job Description and Person Specification below-
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How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a cover letter that address the Person Specifications laid out in the Job Description.
Please email your application to Sam Ingleson, the WCML Chair of Trustees s.j.ingleson@salford.ac.uk and label the email – Library Manager Application
Application deadline: 6th December 2026.
