Learning Resources Advisor

South Hampshire College Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group in Fareham invites a proactive Learning Resources Advisor to join the Student Development & Engagement team. You will promote independent study, support digital learning and create an inclusive learning environment across college sites.

This full-time, term-time role (38 weeks per year) is based at Eastleigh College. You will deliver study-skills workshops, support VLEs and digital tools, manage resources and assist students and staff with IT systems.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths qualification required.
• Experience with a range of IT operating systems.
• Experience supporting learners or staff in educational, learning support, or digital learning environments.
• 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 ability to source information from a variety of media.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Workshop facilitation

Research skills

Digital learning tools

Microsoft 365

VLE platforms

IT operating systems

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

VLEs

Microsoft 365

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 and communities within South Hampshire 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.