Library Coordinator

Lewisham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lewisham is seeking a Library Coordinator to manage daily library and learning resource operations, ensuring access to high‑quality materials for learners and curriculum teams. You will work with teaching staff, support services and external partners to foster a welcoming, customer‑focused environment that supports teaching, learning and student success.

You will monitor performance, develop efficient systems, and plan resource procurement to meet curriculum requirements and budgets, while

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 5 qualifications or higher.
• Experience in a library, learning resource centre, or academic resource environment.
• Strong understanding of current learning resource and library service best practice.
• Experience coordinating operational activities, resources and workflows to meet service objectives.
• Confident using library management systems and MS 365 applications.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operation of library and learning resource services, ensuring service standards and KPIs are achieved.
• Monitor service performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain systems, procedures, and local policies to support efficient service delivery.
• Plan, procure, and manage learning resources to align with curriculum and budgets.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to identify resource needs and support learning.
• Contribute to course validation, review processes, and quality improvement activities.
• Analyse service data and learner feedback to inform improvements.

Skills

Resource coordination

MS 365

Data analysis

Communication

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 5 qualification or above

Tools

Library Management System

Job description

As Library Coordinator, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the library and learning spaces, ensuring that learners and curriculum teams have access to high-quality, relevant, and accessible learning resources. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, support services, and external partners, you will help create a welcoming and customer-focused environment that supports teaching, learning, and student success.,

• Coordinate and oversee the daily operation of library and learning resource services, ensuring service standards and key performance indicators are achieved.
• Monitor service performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Develop and maintain effective systems, procedures, and local policies to support efficient service delivery.
• Support the planning, procurement, and management of learning resources, ensuring resources align with curriculum requirements and budgets.
• Work closely with curriculum teams to identify resource needs and support teaching and learning across the college.
• Contribute to course validation, review processes, and quality improvement activities.
• Analyse service data and learner feedback to inform service enhancement and decision making., Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity
• Holds a relevant academic or vocational qualification at Level 5 or above.
• Has experience working within a library, learning resource centre, or academic resource environment.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of current learning resource and library service best practice.
• Has experience coordinating operational activities, resources, and workflows to achieve service objectives.
• Is confident using library management systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Can analyse performance data and use evidence to drive service improvements.
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and customer service skills.
• Builds positive relationships with learners, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Is committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme