Library Manager - 485865

Culture Perth and Kinross; Perth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Culture Perth and Kinross is recruiting a professional librarian to lead the strategic development of Library Services across the region, based in Perth. The role requires senior-level public library experience and a passion for reader development, working with communities to deliver projects that meet local needs.

The post involves regular travel across Perth and Kinross to support all library venues with occasional evening and Saturday work to enhance community engagement and reader events.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in a public library setting.
• Ability to lead and develop reader-focused programmes.
• Proven collaboration with communities to deliver tailored projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the strategic development of Library Services across the region.
• Support reader development activities and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Travel across Perth and Kinross to support library venues and community engagement (evenings/Saturdays as required).

Skills

Strategic planning

Public libraries

Community engagement

Reader development

Job description

Culture Perth and Kinross is a dynamic cultural trust which aims to be at the heart of communities, connecting people, ideas, knowledge with the rich heritage and diverse cultures of the region.

We are recruiting for a professional librarian to lead on the strategic development of Library Services across the region. The post will suit someone with experience of working in a public library setting at a senior level, supporting reader development activity and working collaboratively with communities to deliver projects which meet their needs and interests.

Based in Perth this role will require travel on a regular basis across Perth and Kinross to support all our library venues and occasional evening working and Saturday working will be required to support community engagement and reader events.

Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications is 5.00 pm on Monday, 21 September 2026