Library Learning Facilitator (0.5FTE)

Bradford College; Bradford; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 30 days

Gym facilities

Wellbeing program

Descripción de la vacante

Bradford College is seeking a Library Learning Facilitator to join our Learning, Teaching and Innovation department. Based mainly in the David Hockney Library, you will support learners and staff with access to learning resources, including finding books and journals, using laptops and booking study rooms.

The post is part-time (18.5 hours per week) with one evening every alternative week, and includes an Acquisitions role handling new stock using the library management system.

Formación

• GCSE Maths and English at level 2 or above, or pass a test to demonstrate level 2 ability
• Desirable: CILIP Library Qualifications
• Experience in a customer-focused environment and using databases, internet and email

Responsabilidades

• Assist library users with locating books, journals, and study rooms
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain an inclusive library
• Shelve, tidy and process stock; create guides and signage
• Manage behaviour and maintain a safe working environment
• Operate library systems and contribute to usage statistics
• Mentor/train staff or work-experience students
• Support library-led sessions and GDPR-compliant information handling

Conocimientos

Customer service

Database usage

Library experience

Stock handling

Educación

GCSE Maths & English

CILIP qualifications (desirable)

Herramientas

Library management system

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Library Learning Facilitator to join our Learning, Teaching and Innovation department. Based mainly in the David Hockney Library but willing to work at our two other sites, Library Learning Facilitators provide front line support to learners and staff in the access and use of learning resources, including finding books and journals, using laptops and booking study rooms. The post holder is expected to work effectively with minimum supervision, using initiative, but referring matters of policy or non‑routine issues for guidance. This post also includes an Acquisitions role. Main responsibilities include receiving, processing and receipting new stock using the library management system as directed. The post will involve working one evening on alternative weeks, either until 6pm or 8pm. This is a part‑time role working 18.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports library users in the access and use of learning materials. This includes finding books, demonstrating the library catalogue, managing book requests, finding journals, booking study rooms and helping with laptop loans.
• Shows excellent customer service to all students and staff, ensuring the library is inclusive and welcoming.
• Ensures a welcoming library through shelving, tidying, and processing stock, creating guides and signage, and other administrative duties.
• Manages behaviour and maintains a safe and secure working environment.
• Uses and updates the online systems used to support the Library service. Contributes to the collection of usage statistics.
• Mentors or trains new staff or work experience students where appropriate.
• Demonstrates teamwork and knowledge sharing, contributing to shared meetings and project groups.
• Contributes to library‑led sessions including reading groups and skills sessions run in and outside of the library.
• Is responsible for security and disposal of paper and electronic information, some of which is confidential, in line with GDPR Regulations.
• Supports and contributes to the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to all aspects of the Library.
• Participates in appraisal and takes responsibility for their own continuous professional development as appropriate to the post.
• Promotes the work of and vision of the Library and College internally and externally.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality‑focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

As part of the hiring process, candidates may be required to complete a psychometric test, which will provide valuable insight into your potential fit within Bradford College.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths & English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• CILIP Library Qualifications are desirable but not essential

Experience

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of using databases, internet and e‑mail
• Demonstrably high level of customer service skills
• Ability to lift, carry and reorganise stock
• Experience working in a library or education setting is desirable but not essential

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can‑do attitude and desire for continuous self‑improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including a 2‑week Christmas closure
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on‑site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student‑led Signature Spa
• On‑site dining facilities, including our award‑winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in‑house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.