Group Director Learning Resource Centres

New City College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New City College is seeking an inspirational Group Director of Learning Resources Centres to lead the College Group’s Learning Resource Centre services across multiple campuses in London. The role shapes a high-quality, technology-enabled resources service that underpins student achievement and staff development.

The post requires extensive experience managing learning resources or library services in education, a degree-level or postgraduate librarianship qualification, and strong budgets and

Qualifications

• Degree-level or postgraduate qualification in librarianship, library and information science, information management, or an equivalent CILIP-recognised qualification.
• Significant management experience in learning resources or library services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing technology-enhanced learning and managing large-scale library systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Learning Resource Centre services across the College Group.
• Lead and develop Campus Library Managers and the Group Library Systems Manager.
• Drive customer service excellence and ensure services meet needs of students, staff and community.
• Develop and implement quality standards, performance measures and improvement initiatives.
• Promote digital technologies and innovative learning resources across campuses.
• Oversee budget planning, investment, and reporting for LRC across the Group.
• Lead on resource acquisition, collection management and library systems implementation.
• Monitor performance and produce data-informed reports for decision-making.
• Lead recruitment, induction, and professional development for LRC staff.
• Stay abreast of FE developments to keep the College at sector forefront.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Library management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Digital learning resources

Team development

Education

Librarianship degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

The Role:

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.

Key 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.

Who You Are:

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.

Interviews will take place on 2nd December 2026.