Library and Learning Resource Officer

Rye College; Playden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Rye College, part of Aquinas Trust, is seeking a Library and Learning Resource Officer to energise our learning spaces. The role focuses on supporting students and staff, managing resources, and delivering high-quality customer service in a college environment.

You will work Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, during term time only, contributing to the college community and embracing innovative ICT approaches to learning.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and juggle tasks at once.
• Excellent organisational ability and ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent face-to-face customer service skills/experience.
• Experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Willingness to become involved in the life of the college.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation.
• Integrity, optimism and good humour.
• Effective communication skills and ICT proficiency.

Skills

Educational setting experience

Multi-tasking under pressure

Organisational ability

Customer service

Resource ordering

Attention to detail

Effective communication

ICT skills

Willingness to innovate

Job description

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Library and Learning Resource Officer. Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting;
• Have the ability to multi-task under pressure and able to juggle tasks at once;
• Have excellent organisational ability and the ability to effectively prioritise workload;
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills/experience;
• Have experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers;
• Have excellent attention to detail, who picks up on mistakes and rectifies problems before they arise;
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

Salary & Benefits

Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week, term time only

Location

Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.