Our Leading Libraries Programme aims to harness the talent within the public library service through an inspirational 30 month learning and mentoring programme which acknowledges that leaders may emerge from all layers of a service and which values new talents and skills.

We want to develop innovative, entrepreneurial library workers who will have the confidence and the vision to lead teams in tough times and who actively represent the communities they serve. Leading Libraries is run in partnership with CILIP and funded by Arts Council England as part of their Transforming Leadership programme.

The Birmingham Leadership Institute is helping us to design and deliver the project. We are now looking for an independent evaluator to work with the Leadership Institute to evaluate the programme and make recommendations about potential future activity.

For more details on the role and how to apply please view the Invitation to Tender below. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 3 April 2020.