Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a

geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to

Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the

diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban

locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large,

protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County

Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs

approximately 1,600 staff.

The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which

can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social

infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community

development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning

and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided

for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal.

An opportunity now exists in Fingal County Council for the position of County

Librarian.

Job Summary/Description:

The County Librarian is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and

development of the Library Service across the county of Fingal. The role involves

setting direction, ensuring high quality service delivery, managing resources, and

promoting the library as a central hub for information, learning, culture, and

community engagement. The County Librarian leads on policy, strategy, innovation,

and service improvement in line with national library standards and local authority

goals.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under

all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 30 th April 2026