Library and Resource Officer (Rye College)

East Sussex County Council; Playden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking an enthusiastic Library and Learning Resource Officer. The role focuses on supporting learners, staff and the college community with learning resources and services.

We are looking for someone energetic, adaptable and customer-focused who can manage multiple tasks, maintain organisation, and engage with college life while demonstrating ICT proficiency and a strong sense of integrity and humour.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and juggle tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational ability with priority workload management.
• Excellent face-to-face customer service skills/experience.
• Experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to rectify problems promptly.
• Willingness to become involved in college life.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation.
• Integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour.
• Effective communication skills and ICT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support library and learning resources functions and daily operations.
• Assist learners and staff with resources and enquiries.
• Assist with resource ordering and stock management.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Educational setting experience

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Face-to-face customer service

Resource ordering

Attention to detail

Team involvement

Enthusiasm and innovation

Integrity and optimism

Communication skills

ICT skills

Job description

Hours of work: 37 Hours
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.

Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026

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.

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;

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• Access to the Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
• A Trust in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.