Learning Resource Centre Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and experienced Learning Resource Centre Department at Kirklees College.

Kirklees College is a large successful FE college, currently Ofsted graded as Good. Operating across Kirklees with centres based in Huddersfield and Dewsbury. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a modern building, with excellent on site facilities, such as a fully equipped gym, hair & beauty salons and fine dining restaurant.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Learning Resource Centre Manager to ensure the delivery of high quality customer service across all sites of the college.

The post holder will manage the Learning Resource Centres at Kirklees College across 6 sites and all Learning Resource Centre staff; both librarians and advisers and work with curriculum staff in order to ensure all Learning Resource Centres’ services and resources are aligned to student needs and support teaching, learning and assessment.

The qualifications deemed essential for the post are a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C). It is also essential to hold the relevant professional qualification in librarianship/information management at level 7 (or equivalent). Have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software and Moodle VLE.

Together with a good understanding of Digital Technologies and how they can be used to support and enhance learning.   The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is also essential for the post.

Kirklees College 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. As a College we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As an employer we are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Visit the Jobs page on our website for further information.

Please apply via the link.