Job Title: Librarian (Children and Communities Team)
Salary Range: SSA SO1
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: 1st Floor The Cottage, Little Green, Richmond, TW9 1QH
Travel: Will be required to travel within and outside the borough
Objective of Role
Can you inspire a love of reading and learning in children, young people and families, and demonstrate libraries as an inclusive safe space. As a Librarian in the Children and Communities Team, you will help shape how our youngest residents and local communities engage with books, stories and wider library services across Richmond upon Thames.
About the Role
You will deliver a range of engaging events and activities, including:
- Early years’ literacy programmes (e.g. Bookstart)
- Reading campaigns (e.g. Summer Reading Challenge, National Year of Reading)
- Ongoing programme of creative and cultural events to engage new audiences and provide opportunities for shared experiences
- Targeted library outreach services to adults, children and young people who face barriers to accessing library services
You will contribute to the development of a well‑trained, knowledgeable and resilient workforce by supporting the delivery of staff training and learning activities.
You will evaluate, select and assist in the management of library resources, including e‑books and e‑audio, children’s / young people’s fiction and non‑fiction.
You will help raise the profile of the library service through engaging marketing activity, including printed, digital and social media campaigns that connect with diverse audiences.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Training and delivery of information and IT skills, reader development, successful delivery of reading or learning programmes; event/festival management and promotion
- Effective communication with staff, customers and groups, ability to answer complex enquiries, undertake research, deliver talks and training
- Proficiency with ICT equipment (PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners, projectors)
- Strong organisational skills: planning and promoting events and activities, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
- Team player: capable of working collaboratively to deliver successful outcomes
Working Hours
The working hours are 36 hours a week, timetabled as alternate long and short weeks; working two Saturdays in four and up to one late night a week. Occasional Sunday and additional evening work may be required. A flexible approach is necessary.
Based in Richmond but required to travel to other libraries and locations around Richmond upon Thames as necessary.
The role requires the ability to undertake physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting/moving heavy objects.
Additional Information
Appointment of the successful candidate is dependent upon the completion of an enhanced DBS check.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Indicative Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: 7th June 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 8th June 2026
Interview Date: W/C 22nd June 2026
Contact
Please contact Rosemary Whittle, Children and Communities Manager at rosemary.whittle@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk for an informal conversation about the role.
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