Learning Resources Advisor

South Hampshire Colleges Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group is seeking a proactive Learning Resources Advisor to join our Student Development & Engagement team at our Fareham Campus. This full-time, term-time position (38 weeks per year) supports students and staff in developing study skills, digital capabilities and confidence to succeed.

You will promote independent study, deliver engaging workshops, and provide front-line VLE support while coordinating resources and enrichment activities across college sites to ensure a

Qualifications

• This role requires a Level 2 English and Maths qualification.
• Experience supporting learners or staff in education or digital learning.
• Knowledge of VLEs, digital learning tools and Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• Support students with study skills, research techniques, and academic development.
• Deliver workshops on referencing, presentation, digital organisation and teamwork.
• Provide front-line support for the VLE and digital platforms.
• Promote digital learning tools and emerging technologies including AI.
• Coordinate enrichment activities and student engagement initiatives.
• Assist with IT systems access, accounts, and password resets.
• Manage learning resources, loans, reservations and study spaces.
• Support curriculum teams in developing digital resources.
• Collaborate across college sites to ensure a consistent student experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration across sites

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft 365

Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)

IT operating systems

Job description

South Hampshire College Group is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Learning Resources Advisor to join our Student Development & Engagement team at our Fareham Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to support students and staff in developing the skills, confidence and digital capabilities they need to succeed.

As a Learning Resources Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting independent study, supporting digital learning, and creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment across our college sites. You will work closely with students, curriculum teams, and support staff to ensure learners have access to the resources, technologies, and guidance they need to thrive.

This is a full-time, term-time only position, working 38 weeks per year and based at Eastleigh College.

Duties

• Support students with study skills, research techniques, assignment planning, and academic development.
• Deliver engaging workshops on topics such as referencing, presentation skills, digital organisation, teamwork, and academic integrity.
• Provide front-line support for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and a range of digital learning platforms.
• Promote and champion digital learning tools, e-learning resources, Microsoft 365, and emerging technologies including AI.
• Coordinate and support enrichment activities such as reading groups, games clubs, and student engagement initiatives.
• Assist students and staff with IT systems, software, account access, and password resets.
• Manage learning resources, equipment loans, reservations, and study spaces within the Learning Resource Centre.
• Support curriculum teams in developing and promoting high-quality digital learning resources.
• Work collaboratively across multiple college sites to ensure a consistent and high-quality student experience.

Experience

We are looking for someone who is passionate about education, technology, and student success.

You will have:

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Knowledge and experience of a range of IT operating systems.
• Experience supporting learners or staff within an educational, learning support, or digital learning environment.
• Knowledge of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), digital learning tools, and Microsoft 365.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
• Good research skills and the ability to source and evaluate information from a variety of media.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively across multiple sites and teams.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers andcommunities within SouthHampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment practices to ensure that all appointments are made in the best interests of our learners. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable to the role.