Learning Resource Coordinator

The Sandwell College family consists of multiple sites, all putting learners at the centre of what we do.

Learning Resource Coordinator

School
Sandwell College
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£20,449 - £23,690 (pro rata)
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
25th January 2022 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1202739
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1202739

Location: Cadbury College

Working Hours: 37

Salary: £20,449 - £23,690 (pro rata)

Cadbury College, a campus within the Sandwell College Group is a fantastic leading organisation. We are a large, successful, richly diverse and growing college based in Birmingham. We have achieved significant success over recent years and we have further, big ambitions for the future with just under 6,000 students currently studying with us.

We offer competitive pay and excellent rewards including:

  • Excellent annual leave for Lecturers plus bank holiday allowance
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • A variety of health and wellbeing programmes
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Progressive career development and training with regular ‘Appreciation Days’

As the ‘Further Education College of the year 2019’, we have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a motivated and inspiring individual to manage, develop and promote an effective Learning Resource Centre. The jobholder will be passionate about supporting students’ learning and their development to be effective, independent learners.

You’ll be required to develop, manage, organise and promote an inclusive and accessible library, information and resource centre which is central to the curriculum and support staff and students using the Centre. You’ll also be asked to manage the Learning Resource Assistants and manage the Learning Resource budget effectively, ensuring value for money working with the Student Support Manager.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Centre Manager to lead our Learning Resources, Study Centre and Social Learning Centre and staff teams. You must have experience of leading and managing or supervising the delivery of front-line services working with electronic library and database systems and or managing/coordinating Independent learning study skills and learner behaviour. You will be highly organised and experienced working with young people and adults.

The ideal candidate will be meticulous and precise in their work of ordering, recording and caring for resources, friendly and customer-oriented for the outward-facing parts of their job, passionate about reading and well-read and up-to-date both in digital and print publishing. Good IT skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including spread sheets and database) is required, as well as excellent communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with colleagues and learner in the college community.

To view the full job description, please click see the attached document.

Closing date is 25th January 2022. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Interviews: First stage interviews will take place in TBC.

Cadbury College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Cadbury College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.