LRC Officer (Library Assistant)
Salary: Up to £20,158.19 FTE. £17,783.34 pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week (term time only)
Contract: Permanent
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Friday 24th February 2023
Interview Date: TBC
'Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’
Our Organisation
Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning & Accrington & Rossendale College. Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as ‘Outstanding’ under the new Ofsted inspection framework.
Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels
The Exciting Role
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an LRC Officer (Library Assistant) to join our Learning Resource Centre team. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, on a permanent basis, term time only. Based at the Accrington and Rossendale College Campus, the successful candidate would also be expected to work at the Nelson and Colne College LRC. The salary for the role is up to £20,158.19 per annum, pro rata depending upon experience/qualifications
What You Will Be Doing
- To assistant and support the LRC Team Leader and the Careers, Student Services and LRC Manager in the delivery of the LRC service
- To provide support, advice and guidance to staff and students using all aspects of LRC resources including print and e-resources, ICT equipment, printers and copiers
- To carry out a range of library desk duties including issuing/discharging/renewing items, the provision of a staff/student enquiry service and the effective use of a range of electronic library management systems in accordance with GDPR regulations
- Assisting with the management of student behaviour in the LRC facilities
What We Are Looking For:
- Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in Maths/English
- Experience of working in a customer service role
- A recognised library qualification or working towards it (desirable)
What We Offer in Return:
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
- Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
- Fantastic family friendly policies
- Free on-site parking on all College sites
- Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/
Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team on [email protected]
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.