Learning Resource Centre Assistant (Term Time Only +2)

Job Introduction

Join our Learning Resource Centre team and help support students to achieve their full potential in a welcoming, inclusive and innovative Further Education environment on a part time, permanent basis, working 3 hours per day across the College LRC's.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Learning Resource Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our Learning Resource Centres (LRCs). This role is ideal for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who enjoys working with students and staff and has a passion for learning, libraries, digital literacy and customer service.

The successful candidate will provide first-line support to students and staff in locating and using library, information and learning resources, while helping to create a positive and purposeful learning environment across the College.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the libraries, delivering excellent customer service and a proactive, responsive experience for all users
• Work flexibly across College library and LRC sites, adapting to changing service needs and supporting a wide range of library services
• Manage physical and digital library resources using the Library Management System
• Support students and staff in accessing and using library facilities, resources and digital services
• Maintain a welcoming, organised and accessible library environment, including regular shelving and stock management activities
• Provide front-line IT support, assisting with IT queries and referring users to specialist support where appropriate
• Assist with printing, photocopying, scanning and the use of online learning platforms and electronic resources
• Support opening and closing procedures in line with College processes
• Undertake general administrative and clerical duties, including statistical record keeping and cash handling where required
• Assist with collection management activities, including stock maintenance and resource organisation
• Work collaboratively with the Librarian to promote library services, resources, campaigns and events through displays and promotional materials
• Monitor and update online library learning environments in partnership with the Librarian

About You

You will have:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Good IT and digital skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and online systems
• The ability to support students positively and professionally
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible and proactive approach to work in a changing FE environment

Experience working in a library, learning resource centre, educational setting or customer-facing environment would be advantageous.

Please note this role is 3 hours per day, 5 days a week. 

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to both full time and part time students.

Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

And the benefits of working for us?

• Term Time Only
• Occupational sick pay
• Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking

NB: Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview