Library & Learning Resources Team Leader
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DX |
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -072025-218109_1752226358 |
Summary
Library & Learning Resources Team Leader
Location: Shuttleworth
Salary: £28,325 - £31, 235 per annum (pro-rata), depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Contract Type: Permanent
We are looking for a dedicated and student-focused Library & Learning Resources Team Leader to join our Libraries and Learning Resources department for a college in Shuttleworth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting education to lead a team and make a positive impact on the student experience.
Library Management
- Create and maintain a supportive learning environment
- Coordinate the work of the library team
- Ensure resources meet curriculum needs
- Promote library services across the college
Student and Staff Support
- Provide academic support to students and staff
- Deliver training on library systems and digital resources
- Liaise with curriculum teams to support learning objectives
- Monitor usage of online platforms and identify areas for improvement
Team Leadership
- Supervise and guide the library team
- Set clear priorities and expectations
- Provide ongoing training and support
- Manage rotas and adjust workflows as needed
Operational Procedures
- Oversee day-to-day library functions
- Manage stock purchasing and resource curation
- Deliver engaging library inductions
- Maintain accurate records and data for reporting
Statutory Duties
- Uphold safeguarding, equality, and diversity policies
- Comply with health and safety requirements
- Participate in training and continuous professional development
Qualifications
- A Level (or equivalent) education
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Willingness to achieve Level 2 qualifications within one year if not already held
Experience
- Experience supervising or managing a team
- Customer-facing experience in a public or educational setting
- Experience working in a library or resource management environment is desirable
Skills and Attributes
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proactive and able to learn new systems and procedures
- Flexible, collaborative, and approachable
- Able to handle challenging situations with professionalism
- Willingness to work occasional evenings as required
Apply Now
If you're ready to lead, support, and help shape student success, apply today by submitting your application!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.