Development Librarian - Reader Development & Stock

Starting salary: £38,923
Job Level: Level 3, Zone 1
Work Location: Swiss Cottage Library
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 29^th April 2026 at 23:55
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About Camden
At London Borough of Camden, we’re building somewhere everyone can thrive. We want Camden to be a place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and where our communities feel proud of the spaces they live, work and visit.

About the role
You’ll lead how Camden’s libraries shape and deliver their stock and reader development offer across the borough.

Working with the Libraries Development Manager, you’ll manage the full stock lifecycle, from procurement and supplier relationships to budget management and performance monitoring. You’ll ensure collections are high quality, locally relevant and reflective of Camden’s diverse communities.

You’ll develop and enhance the library offer, including digital resources, and lead on stock strategy, promotions and reader development activity for both adults and children. You’ll also oversee the Library Management System and contribute to wider digital development across the service.

Alongside this, you’ll build strong partnerships, identify development opportunities and support the delivery of key library strategies and improvement initiatives.

About you
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in library or service development, whether that’s through a professional qualification or equivalent experience.

You’ll be confident managing projects, budgets and partnerships, and comfortable working with a wide range of people across services and organisations. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and build relationships are key.

You’ll bring a proactive, collaborative approach, able to work independently while also supporting and bringing others with you. Most importantly, you’ll understand the value of modern libraries and be motivated to deliver an inclusive, high-quality service for Camden’s communities.

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE

Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HEREto see full details of our benefits.

Additional information

To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments
At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.