Learning Resources Coordinator

South and City College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Learning Resources Coordinator to effectively manage and promote the Learning Resources service. The candidate will plan activities, manage a team, and ensure resources meet the needs of students and staff. Strong budgeting and coordination skills are essential for this role. The position is full-time and based in Birmingham, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating educational resources effectively.
• Ability to manage staff and encourage a team-focused culture.
• Strong budgeting skills to monitor and manage expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize Learning Resource Centre activities.
• Manage and coordinate staff across multiple campuses.
• Monitor the Learning Resources budget and report requirements.
• Promote Learning Resource Centres to increase engagement.
• Ensure a welcoming atmosphere for users.

Skills

Customer service

Budget management

Team coordination

Monitoring user satisfaction

Study skills development

Job description

Job Title

Learning Resources Coordinator

Job Ref No

REQ001707

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours per week

Full Time - 36½ hours per week

Location

South & City College Birmingham (Organisation may require work at any College Centre)

Purpose

To coordinate, develop and promote the Learning Resources service across the College and to ensure that an effective set of resources, information, study areas and study skills sessions are provided to all students and staff, meeting all curriculum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise all Learning Resource Centre activities, delivering the highest possible standards of customer service and creating a contemporary learning environment that is valued by users.
• To manage and coordinate staff in the Learning Resources team across multiple campuses, fostering a shared culture focussed on learners' needs, including staff timetabling, absence management and appraisals.
• Monitor the Learning Resources budget effectively, including acquisitions of new materials, ensuring value for money and supporting the development of an innovative set of resources; regularly report budget requirements / spend to the AD / DD Student Experience.
• Promote the Learning Resource Centres and their resources and services to students and staff, aiming to increase reach and depth of engagement and ensuring that the diverse needs of all LR users are understood and satisfied.
• Ensure that all Learning Resource Centre's provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere that encourages learner engagement and facilitates consistent positive learning experiences.
• Maintain accurate systems and records of Learning Resources stock and digital resources.
• Plan and coordinate the delivery of Study Skills sessions by Learning Resources staff that meet the needs of learners (e.g. academic writing, research skills, referencing etc.), contributing to the College's Enrichment offer.
• Support the AD / DD Student Experience to ensure that the college strategies, initiatives, policies and procedures are effectively integrated and reflected in the learning resources service.
• Monitor and evaluate user satisfaction and standards of delivery and the impact of the LR service on teaching and learning and improved learner outcomes.
• Support the Assistant Director and Deputy Director of Student Experience (Personal Development) to ensure that the Learning Resource service's vision and resources meet the changing needs of students.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College's strategic aims.
• Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Support the safeguarding and promotion of students' welfare.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and to comply with Data Protection Legislation.
• Participate in the College's Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.
• Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College's Equal Opportunity policies.

Recruitment and Reference Requirements

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Legal and Safeguarding Statements

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Therefore, when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and employers cannot take them into account.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Other Information

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing Date

23rd November 2025