Strategic Director, Learning Resources (Multi-Campus)

New City College; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Accessible campuses

On-site gym

Staff CPD days

Travel season tickets loan

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Job summary

New City College is seeking a Group Director of Learning Resources Centres to lead the LRC provision across all campuses. This senior role shapes a high-quality, technology-enabled learning resources service aligned with educational priorities and student success.

You will oversee strategic direction, staffing, budgets and library systems, driving continuous improvement and collaborative work with senior leaders. A CILIP qualification and substantial management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree-level or postgraduate qualification in librarianship, information management or equivalent CILIP-recognised qualification
• Significant management experience across Learning Resource Centre operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for LRC services across the College Group
• Lead and develop Campus Library Managers and the Group Library Systems Manager
• Drive customer service excellence and continuous quality improvement across all campuses
• Oversee budget planning, resource acquisition and library systems implementation
• Promote digital technologies and innovative learning resources across the group
• Monitor service performance and reporting to inform decision-making
• Lead recruitment, induction and professional development of LRC staff
• Stay abreast of FE sector developments and best practices

Skills

Leadership experience

Library management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Digital learning

Education

Librarianship degree / MSc

CILIP-recognised qualification

Tools

Library management systems

Resource planning software

Job description

New City College is seeking a Group Director of Learning Resources Centres to lead the LRC provision across all campuses. This senior role shapes a high-quality, technology-enabled learning resources service aligned with educational priorities and student success.

You will oversee strategic direction, staffing, budgets and library systems, driving continuous improvement and collaborative work with senior leaders. A CILIP qualification and substantial management experience are required.