Stock Unit Administrator (Redeployment 22645)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Saxon House Ipswich IP2 0UH
• Salary: 25185 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

Your role and responsibilities

As a Stock Unit Administrator youll be at the heart of the library service delivering specialised support services to frontline and central team colleagues.

On a typical day you might:

• Deliver excellent customer service to frontline staff across Suffolks library service.
• Receive check process and distribute new library stock.
• Respond to cataloguing queries from frontline library staff and create catalogue entries for new stock.
• Create categorise and distribute collections for projects and library refurbs.
• Check and pay invoices relating to library stock.
• Liaise with suppliers and deal with any issues such as returns and credits due to damaged stock.
• Liaise with other library service providers across the UK and support a comprehensive inter-library lending service to customers.
• Coordinate the provision of Teachers Library Cards to schools.
• Use spreadsheets to monitor spending and record receipt of customer requests and spoken word CDs.
• Receive and deal with daily deliveries of withdrawn stock from libraries.

This is a physically active role that involves a significant amount of bending and lifting due to the volume of stock received at the Stock Unit.

You will need

Were looking for someone who:

• Can support frontline and central team colleagues effectively and efficiently.
• Communicates effectively and builds positive supportive relationships with suppliers colleagues and the wider community.
• Can work accurately and quickly working to a high standard.
• Is IT literate and comfortable using the internet spreadsheets email and other platforms relevant to the library service.
• Works well as part of a team and is happy to support colleagues.
• Is willing to learn and carry out the full range of Stock Unit procedures which includes a significant amount of physical work in addition to a range of activities on Spydus our library management system.
  

If you have some experience of working in a library and knowledge of stock management systems wed love to hear from you. However full training will be given to the successful candidate. An interest in books would be a big plus.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).Ifyou believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

You will be joining a small friendly and supportive team based at Saxon House on Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate thats passionate about delivering the best possible support service for colleagues in the library service. We work closely with frontline and central teams to deliver a wide range of services and support. Our team values collaboration creativity and a shared commitment to helping people thrive.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Martyn Peck for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Can you give an example of a time when you had to manage priorities effectively and outline what you think the priorities in the Stock Unit might be
2. Describe a time when you helped a customer or colleague navigate Spydus (for instance with an inter-library lending query) or another digital platform. What challenges did they face and how did you support them
3. Tell us about a time when you have worked as part of a small team and describe your contribution to the goals of that team..

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see ourHow to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read ourUsing AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 19 March 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite