Surrey County Council
Resources and Reader Development Lead
Resources and Reader Development Lead at Surrey County Council, based in Drill Hall Library Logistics Centre, Dorking RH4 1DD, paying £48,698 - £52,864 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £48,698 - £52,864 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Drill Hall Library Logistics Centre, Dorking RH4 1DD
- Closing date
- Sector
- Business Development
Bang in line with the market for business development
Reference 6250
About the role
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Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Contract Details: N/A Salary: £48,698 - £52,864 per annum Working Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Drill Hall Library Logistics Centre, Dorking RH4 1DD Closing Date: 24/11/2026 Job Category: Libraries Directorate: Resources Service: RES - Cultural ServicesJob Introduction
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of £48,698 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
Are you looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of East Surrey Libraries?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Extended Leadership Team and play a key role in the strategic development of library resources, reader development and library services across East Surrey.
This role is based at Drill Hall Library Logistics Centre, Dorking, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements supported.
Our Offer to You
- 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
About the Role
Libraries are trusted community spaces that support reading, learning, digital inclusion, health and wellbeing, creativity and connection. As Resources and Reader Development Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring our collections, reader development activity and services continue to meet the changing needs of our communities.
You will provide strategic leadership for library collections and resources, oversee significant budgets and contracts, and lead the development of reader development activity that inspires people of all ages to engage with reading, learning and culture.
Working closely with colleagues, suppliers, authors, publishers and community partners, you will help ensure East Surrey Libraries continue to deliver excellent services that are responsive, inclusive and sustainable for the future.
As Resources and Reader Development Lead, you will:
- Lead the strategic development and management of library collections and resources, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse communities and provide value for money.
Reference: 6250 · Posted 18 minutes ago · Closes 10 Dec 2026 · Listed via Surrey County Council
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