Stock & Reader Development Officer

Rutland County Council; Oakham; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing focus

Descrizione del lavoro

Rutland County Council’s libraries team is seeking a Stock & Reader Development Officer to shape what customers discover on our shelves across four libraries. You will lead stock development, run reader-focused activities, and work with staff to maintain high presentation standards.

The role requires library experience or qualifications, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage data-driven decisions.

Competenze

• Experience with library stock, collections or bibliographic services.
• Organised and proactive with ability to coordinate work and priorities.
• Confident using computerised systems and maintaining records.

Mansioni

• Oversee day-to-day management, development and presentation of library stock across Rutland's four libraries.
• Use stock data to identify trends and respond to customer needs for better collections.
• Develop and coordinate reader development activities and promotions.
• Provide guidance to frontline colleagues on stock management and presentation.
• Line manage the Stock & Bibliographic Services Practitioner and support wider projects.

Conoscenze

Library experience

Stock management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Formazione

Library qualification

Strumenti

Library catalogue systems

Descrizione del lavoro

As Stock & Reader Development Officer, you'll have an opportunity to help shape what our customers discover on the shelves and what happens beyond them. You'll lead the development and presentation of our collections across Rutland's four libraries, using your knowledge of readers, stock and trends to keep our offer relevant, accessible and engaging. You'll also develop reader-focused activities and events which encourage reading, learning and community engagement, working closely with the Library Team Leader and colleagues across the service.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day management, development and presentation of library stock across Rutland's four libraries, including purchasing for allocated stock areas.
• Use stock usage, reservations and collection data to identify trends, respond to customer needs and support effective collection development.
• Develop and coordinate reader development activity, including displays, themed promotions and reading initiatives, working creatively with colleagues across the service.
• Provide guidance and direction to frontline colleagues on stock management and presentation, helping to maintain high and consistent standards across our libraries.
• Line manage the Stock & Bibliographic Services Practitioner, delegating work and supporting the delivery of wider collections and reader development projects.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council. Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• An organised and proactive colleague with library experience or qualifications, able to coordinate work, prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Experienced in working with library stock, collections or bibliographic services, with enthusiasm for reader development and reading.
• Confident using computerised systems and maintaining accurate records and information.
• Able to use information and data to monitor activity, identify issues and support effective decision-making.
• An effective communicator who can provide guidance and direction to colleagues and work collaboratively across the service.
• Committed to providing high-quality, inclusive library services and encouraging reading and engagement across our communities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council

Our Values

Our values - Passionate,Ambitious, WorkTogether, and Make a Difference - guide everything we do. We're looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.