Libraries NI is seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Branch Library Manager to join our team in Magherafelt Library, supporting the provision of library resources and library services to our customers.
NB The above post is temporary, subject to review, pending the organisational and structure review and dependant on business need. Please note, this post is for a period of six months and may be extended, made permanent or ended for any valid reason.
Terms and Conditions of employment are National Joint Council for local government and successful post holders will have access to:
Minimum 23 days annual leave plus 12 statutory holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
Occupational Health Services
Access to Private Health Care Schemes
Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Provision
Learning and Development opportunities
Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Leave
Flexible Working / Work Life Balance
Career Break scheme
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11:59pm.
Libraries NI is responsible for the provision and delivery of a public library service in Northern Ireland, connecting people with information, ideas and experiences. Our values are Caring, Responsive and Accountable strengthening a culture that is inclusive, engaging, supportive and provides opportunities for our staff to advance their career and deliver excellent customer focused services
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. All appointments will be made on merit.
Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies, a Reserve List may be created in order of suitability for further appointments within Libraries NI. This may be used for up to 12 months to fill the same or like vacancies with a similar job description and personnel specification and on the same salary scale, normally within the same location/department without further testing of merit.
Further details are available from the Libraries NI website by clicking the APPLY NOW button, by telephone: (028) 3839 9458 or email: