Library Lead
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,342 to £31,173 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Support, Term-Time Working over 40 weeks |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, ne4 7sa |
| Company: | NCG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NCG0000940_1765529293 |
Summary
Library Lead
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Do you want to make a difference?
Newcastle College is seeking a passionate and proactive Library Lead to join our Central Support Service team. In this pivotal role, you will help shape and deliver library services that enhance and shape the student experience and support offer.
As Library Lead, you will take ownership of key areas such as print and e-resources, ensuring they are accessible, relevant, and integrated across our platforms. You'll collaborate with curriculum and support colleagues to develop innovative training, inductions, and workshops that empower students and staff to make the most of our library services and resources.
In addition, you will lead initiatives to promote the library through creative campaigns and communications, monitor usage and satisfaction, and contribute to the operational management of library functions such as systems and the acquisition strategy. Your work will directly enhance learning and foster inclusivity. We're looking for someone with:
- Level 2 English and maths
- Significant experience working in a library and/or customer service setting
- Strong communication and IT skills
- A commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and across our sites
As a valued colleague at Newcastle College and Newcastle College University Centre, you'll be part of a supportive and inspiring team within the wider NCG community. We'll support your development and wellbeing, helping you thrive in your role.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our students' learning journey, apply here.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- Student Discount
- Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits
NCG VALUES
Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
- Being both inclusive and diverse
- Trusting and respecting our communities
- Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
- Inspiring excellence and curiosity
For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy
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