Stock and Reader Development Assistant (Job ref: 4104)

Starting salary: £34,939
Job Level: Level 2, Zone 1
Work Location: Holborn Library
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 29th 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 play a key role in shaping how Camden’s libraries connect people with books, ideas and opportunities to learn.

Working closely with the Development Librarian, you’ll support the delivery of reader development and stock services, helping ensure our collections and programmes reflect the needs of our diverse communities. You’ll coordinate stock, resolve catalogue and order issues, liaise with suppliers and run reports to support performance and service improvements.

You’ll also support and promote reader development activity, including book clubs, reading challenges and cultural events, engaging residents both within libraries and out in the community.

About you
You’ll have experience working in a library, archive or similar setting, with a good understanding of how library services support communities.

You’re organised, proactive and confident using IT systems and data, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.

You’ll be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and have a genuine interest in books, reading and community engagement, with a commitment to delivering an inclusive and accessible service.

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 HERE to 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.