Library & Digital Learning Assistant

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension

On-site parking

Professional development sponsorship

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Peterborough is seeking a Library and Digital Learning Assistant to manage resource systems and guide students through the digital landscape. You will operate the Heritage Cirqa library software, coordinate procurement, handle invoicing, inventory, and assist with digital learning resources and IT support.

This permanent, full‑time role (37 hours per week) offers a salary of £25,043 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with library management systems, preferably Heritage Cirqa.
• Strong customer service and clear communication.
• Ability to support digital learning resources and IT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital library software (Heritage Cirqa) for loans, memberships, reservations, inquiries, and invoicing.
• Coordinate resource procurement, check reading lists, respond to purchasing requests, create online orders.
• Manage financial systems: raise purchase orders, receive items, and send invoices.
• Process physical library inventory and stock processing procedures.
• Resolve user inquiries using print and electronic resources, e-books, and the VLE.
• Lead student centre inductions for Digital Learning Resource Centre.
• Promote learning resource centres and liaise with curriculum areas to encourage usage.
• Represent the library department in course team meetings and cross-campus committees.
• Elevate student digital literacy by supervising students and providing IT support.
• Maintain facility housekeeping including shelving and stock renewal.
• Perform standard administrative duties for the team.
• Design promotional materials and displays to raise awareness of resources.
• Analyse feedback data from Digital Learning Resource Centre surveys.
• Process cash register transactions and daily takings.
• Handle multi-channel enquiries in person, by phone, email, or virtual meetings.
• Support diverse learning abilities to help students study effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Digital literacy

Tools

Heritage Cirqa

Job description

Inspire Education Group in Peterborough is seeking a Library and Digital Learning Assistant to manage resource systems and guide students through the digital landscape. You will operate the Heritage Cirqa library software, coordinate procurement, handle invoicing, inventory, and assist with digital learning resources and IT support.

This permanent, full‑time role (37 hours per week) offers a salary of £25,043 per annum plus excellent benefits.