LRC Adviser

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Blackpool and The Fylde College is seeking a proactive Learning Resource Centre Adviser to support students and staff in using the College's Learning Resource Centres and resources. You will play a key role in promoting the LRC as the hub of academic life, providing excellent customer service and supporting access to both physical and digital learning resources.

This role involves supporting FE, HE and apprenticeship learners and contributing to student success, digital literacy and academic

Responsibilities

• Support learning resource centres and resources for students and staff.
• Promote the LRC as the hub of academic life with excellent customer service and access to physical and digital resources.
• Support FE, HE and apprenticeship learners and contribute to student success, digital literacy and academic skills development.

Job description

LRC Adviser

Job Type Permanent

Curriculum / Service Area Student Services

Campus / Location Various

Hours per week 37

Part-Year? No

Post scale Scale 5

Post Scale Range (FTE) £28,782 - £30,454

Closing Date 20/08/2026

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we're more than an education provider - we're a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK's leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high-quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we're proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

Are you passionate about supporting learning and helping students achieve their full potential? We are seeking a proactive and customer focused Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Adviser to support students and staff in making effective use of the College's Learning Resource Centres and resources. You will play a key role in promoting the LRC as the hub of academic life, providing excellent customer service and supporting access to both physical and digital learning resources.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence resource provision and reading lists while working across both physical and digital learning environments. You will support FE, HE and apprenticeship learners and play a vital role in student success, digital literacy and academic skills development.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
• An excellent pension scheme
• Professional development and funded training opportunities
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Discover more about our rewards and benefits at https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/jobs

Working with Us

At B&FC, you'll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles - Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We're proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you're inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.

Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified.

• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Internal Coaching Service
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
  • Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Occupational Health
  • FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
  • FREE eye tests
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
  • FREE healthy breakfast
  • Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
  • Health and beauty salon
  • Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College's policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners. All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator For further information on DBS, please click here If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please visit our website.