Library & Learning Resources Lead — Digital Transformation

Knowsleycollege; St Helens; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hours per week

34 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service benefits

Free on-site parking

Well-being portal and CPD

Job summary

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College seeks a Library & Learning Resources Manager to provide strategic leadership for the College’s library and related services. You will work with Heads of School, managers, students, and external partners to keep services at the forefront of educational best practice.

You will lead a team, manage resources and budgets, and drive digital and academic literacy initiatives to support student success acrossFE and HE provision.

Qualifications

• Chartered Library Status (CILIP) or a recognised Librarianship qualification.
• Educated to degree level.
• A management qualification or equivalent management experience.
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and source Library and Learning Resources services across the College.
• Create modern, accessible learning environments both on campus and online.
• Ensure services meet and exceed quality standards required by awarding bodies, universities, and inspectors.
• Manage library resources, systems, budgets, and performance.
• Develop innovative digital and academic literacy initiatives.
• Promote high levels of student and staff engagement with library services.
• Manage, coach, and develop a dedicated Library and Learning Resources team.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, Higher Education partners, and sector networks.
• Support the effective use of emerging technologies to enhance access to learning resources.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Change management

Communication

Team development

Strategic planning

Education

Chartered Librarian Status (CILIP)

Degree level education

GCSE English & Mathematics

Management qualification

Job description

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College seeks a Library & Learning Resources Manager to provide strategic leadership for the College’s library and related services. You will work with Heads of School, managers, students, and external partners to keep services at the forefront of educational best practice.

You will lead a team, manage resources and budgets, and drive digital and academic literacy initiatives to support student success acrossFE and HE provision.