Library and Digital Support Lead

eTeach UK Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Up to 44 days annual leave

Gym access, restaurants, and salons

Wellbeing hub and occupational health

Flexible hours across many roles

Free parking at all sites

Career development and funding for new

STEM teacher training grants

Job summary

RNN Group's Rotherham College campus seeks a proactive Library and Digital Support Lead to manage both physical and digital learning spaces, guiding students to independent learning. You will bridge library management with frontline digital support, reporting to the Head of AI & Digital Innovation, and lead daily operations with Learning Resource Coordinators.

You will supervise desk operations, coordinate tech support with the Digital Hub, and drive induction, LMS usage, and collection

Qualifications

• Proven experience using Library Management Systems (LMS) and modern digital platforms.
• Supervisory experience, handling workflows and staffing rotas.
• Passion for student success with strong communication skills.
• Procurement, budgeting and curriculum collaboration capability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily library operations and staffing rotas.
• Provide hands-on tech assistance with the Digital Hub.
• Lead induction programs for students and staff.
• Utilise LMS for cataloguing, circulation and resource organisation.
• Manage collection development and budgets.
• Provide 1-to-1 coaching and drop-in support for IT literacy.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe learning environment and contribute to service planning.

Job description

Library and Digital Support LeadHours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year-round)Duration; Temporary until January 2028Salary; £32,515 a year + benefitsLocation; Rotherham College, Rotherham

About the Role

In 2026, our libraries are more than just book repositories; they are dynamic, multi-media learning environments. We are seeking a proactive, tech-fluent Library and Digital Support Lead to manage our physical and digital learning spaces at our Rotherham College campus, empowering students to become confident, independent learners. As the Library and Digital Support Lead, you will bridge the gap between traditional library management and frontline digital support. Reporting directly to the Head of AI & Digital Innovation, you will ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our campus libraries while collaborating closely with the Digital Hub team to create a seamless, unified student support experience. This is a frontline leadership role where you will lead by example on our desks, act as a senior point of digital expertise, and oversee the daily workflows and staffing rotas for Learning Resource Coordinators. If you are a highly efficient administrator with advanced digital proficiency, a calm demeanour under pressure, and the confidence to make positive decisions in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Frontline Leadership & Supervision: Oversee the daily operations of the library space, managing staffing rotas and coordinating the work of Learning Resource Coordinators.
• Unified Digital & Hub Support: Partner closely with the Digital Hub team to provide hands-on tech assistance. Serve as a senior expert in guiding students and staff through Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, printing, and digital research tools.
• Induction & Onboarding: Lead the design and delivery of engaging induction programs to ensure new students and staff are confident navigating our physical collections, VLE platforms, and study spaces.
• Resource Management & LMS: Utilise the Library Management System (LMS) effectively for the cataloguing, circulation, and meticulous organisation of all paper-based and digital resources.
• Collection Development & Budgeting: Manage the full lifecycle of library materials; from identifying curriculum requirements and collaborating with academic staff to ordering new media and managing associated budgets.
• Direct Student Coaching: Lead 1-to-1 support sessions and drop-in help desks to assist students in retrieving resources, evaluating data, and mastering basic IT literacy.
• Environment Stewardship: Maintain a welcoming, productive, and safe independent learning environment by confidently managing student behaviour and noise levels.
• Strategic Service Evolution: Take an active role in Library Service planning, incorporating emerging digital assets to ensure the library remains a modern, essential hub for academic success.

The Challenges You'll Tackle

• Managing Conflicting Demands: You will need to expertly balance high-frequency, reactive frontline customer service with your long-term administrative, budgetary, and strategic responsibilities.
• Behaviour Management: You must stay calm, objective, and maintain professional credibility when dealing with challenging student behaviour on frontline desks, setting a standard for your team.
• Operational Versatility: You will pivot seamlessly between cross-campus coordination, technical digital troubleshooting, and traditional library administration.
• Proactive Problem Solving: You will look beyond day-to-day enquiries, identifying student trends to create better self-help toolkits, video guides, and induction materials that mitigate "innovation fatigue".

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Library & Digital Literacy: Proven experience using Library Management Systems (LMS) alongside advanced proficiency in modern digital platforms (Microsoft 365, Google Apps, and online databases).
• Supervisory Experience: Track record of managing small teams, handling workflows, and organising staffing rotas in a customer-facing or educational setting.
• Student-Centric Approach: Passionate about student success, with the patience and communication skills required to coach individuals with varying levels of digital literacy.
• Resourcefulness: A proactive worker who can manage procurement, budgets, and curriculum collaboration autonomously.

You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake). Ideally you will also hold a Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in customer service, information technology or library studies (or be willing to undertake). We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed.

Department Info

Reporting to the Head of AI & Digital Innovation, you serve as the operational bridge between the Library Service and the Digital Hub Team. Your specialised lens focuses on creating a multi-media campus environment where independent learning thrives. By managing the people, the physical study spaces, the budgets, and the digital platforms simultaneously, you ensure our libraries remain a highly visible, well‑organised, and essential component of the RNN Group student experience.

Our Benefits and Rewards Package

• Access to local government pension scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6%)
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

About the RNN Group

RNN Group's main goal is to be an 'outstanding' education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;

• We are Inclusive
• We have Integrity
• We Deliver
• We are One Team
• We celebrate diversity and are proud to be recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) model, fostering a supportive environment for all.
• We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background, proudly participating in the Disability Confident Scheme, and provide reasonable adjustments.
• We are OFSTED 'Good' (November 2022)
• We are proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT). As a newly designated Defence Technical Excellence College, RNN Group is proud to support the UK's defence sector by developing the next generation of highly skilled technical talent.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people.
• All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.
• All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

£28,019 (£22,718.11 pro-rata) a year + benefits