Librarian: Stock & Reader Development Lead; Part-Time

21 hours per week. Flexible and agile working.

Closing Date: 27/07/2026 at 23:59

Reference: CAF/0726/LSRD

Are you an experienced Librarian with a passion for collections, reading and community engagement?

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Librarian to join our Community Access Libraries team as Librarian – Stock & Reader Development Lead. This is a key professional role within Living Well Rutland, leading the development of library collections, reader development and engagement across Rutland’s four libraries and outreach offer.

Working closely with the Library Team Leader and colleagues across the service, you will help ensure the library offer is inclusive, engaging and responsive to local need, focusing on reading, learning and community wellbeing.

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced library professional with:

• A qualification in Librarianship, Information Services Management or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong experience in library stock management, including acquisition, bibliographic services and collection promotion
• Experience of reader development, outreach or community engagement activity
• Experience of working in partnership and supporting service development
• A creative, proactive and user‑focused approach to library service delivery

• Work with the Library Team Leader to develop library services with a strong focus on collections, reader development and community engagement
• Manage and develop library stock, including acquisition, supplier coordination, and promotion of collections
• Lead reader development, outreach and engagement activity across library sites and community settings
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues to support consistent delivery of outreach, engagement and promotional activity
• Collaborate across the team to ensure library offer is inclusive, engaging and responsive to local need, with a focus on reading, learning and community wellbeing

We are also advertising for a Librarian – Systems & Operations Lead. Candidates are welcome to apply for either or both part‑time posts, and we would consider combining the roles into a single full‑time post for the right candidate.

This role is based at Oakham Library but requires flexible working across all four library sites. A full UK driving licence is required to enable travel between sites. Occasional weekend working may be required.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and DBS costs will be paid by us.

Interviews will be held face to face on 31 July 2026.

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and underlines the importance of work and life balance. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent Local Government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Opportunities to learn and develop your career
• Commitment to supporting health and wellbeing of staff

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.