Group Director Learning Resource Centres

New City College; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Career-average pension scheme

Accessibility: All sites accessible

On-Site Facilities: Gym and cafes

Staff Development: CPD days

Financial Perks: Loans for travel, EAP

Discounts: Various daily discounts

Job summary

New City College is seeking an exceptional Group Director of Learning Resources Centres to lead LRC services across the College Group. You will drive strategic development, champion digital innovation and ensure high-quality resources support student achievement and staff development.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Curriculum Development, you will manage budgets, lead LRC staff, and collaborate with senior leaders to align resources with educational priorities across campuses, while

Qualifications

• Experience leading Learning Resource Centre services in Further Education or similar educational setting.
• Strong strategic and people leadership with track record of building high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for LRC services across the College Group.
• Lead and develop LRC managers and staff, driving performance and development.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, and resource planning for LRC provision across campuses.
• Promote digital technologies and innovative learning resources to support teaching and learning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Digital learning tech

Team development

Education

Degree-level or postgraduate librarianship qualification

Tools

Library management systems

Budget management software

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Group Director of Learning Resources Centres to lead and develop our Learning Resource Centre (LRC) provision across the College Group. This influential leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering an outstanding learning resources service that supports student achievement, staff development, digital innovation, and organisational excellence. Reporting to the Executive Director of Curriculum Development, you will provide strategic leadership for all Learning Resource Centre operations, ensuring services remain responsive, high quality, and aligned with the College's educational priorities. You will champion the effective use of technology, oversee resource planning and investment, and work collaboratively with senior leaders to ensure our LRC provision fully supports teaching, learning, and student success across all campuses.,

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Learning Resource Centre services across the College Group.
• Lead, manage and develop Campus Library Managers, the Group Library Systems Manager, and wider LRC teams.
• Drive excellence in customer service, ensuring Learning Centres meet the needs of students, staff, employers and the wider community.
• Develop and implement quality standards, performance measures and continuous improvement initiatives across all LRC provision.
• Promote and expand the use of digital technologies and innovative learning resources.
• Work collaboratively with Principals, Deputy Principals and Curriculum Directors to ensure resources support current and future curriculum delivery.
• Oversee the effective management of the Learning Resource Centre budget, ensuring robust financial planning and reporting.
• Lead on resource acquisition, collection management and the implementation of library management systems across the Group.
• Monitor service performance through the collection and analysis of data, producing reports that inform decision-making and service development.
• Lead recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development activities for LRC staff.
• Maintain awareness of developments within Further Education and learning resource services, ensuring the College remains at the forefront of sector practice.

You are an experienced and inspirational leader with substantial experience of managing learning resources, library or information services within an educational environment. You hold a degree-level or postgraduate qualification in librarianship, library and information science, information management, or an equivalent CILIP-recognised qualification, supported by significant management experience. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, colleagues and learners. You have a strong understanding of quality assurance, budget management, service planning and performance improvement within Further Education or a comparable setting. You bring experience of developing high-performing teams, implementing technology-enhanced learning resources and managing large-scale library systems. Organised, strategic and committed to innovation, you are passionate about creating inclusive, accessible learning environments that enhance student outcomes and support lifelong learning. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, continuous improvement, and the College's mission and values.

About New City College

New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two language schools, we are a sector leader in further education. Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development. Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK's most influential FE providers, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, we are a major force in the sector. We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children's Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.

Benefits

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff (TPS or LGPS)
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest‑free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
• Discounts: Save money on day‑to‑day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.