Children\'s and Young People\'s Librarian

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Librarian to join our team at our Redbridge campus, with occasional working at our nearby campuses of Epping and Ilford. The successful candidate will assist and support learners and staff in their use of the Learning Resources Centre, ensuring efficient management and organisation of facilities and services. This role also involves collection management and supporting the Campus Library Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality customer care to students and staff as part of a front-line service.
• Operation of the library management system for user registration, borrowing, and returns.
• Participate in the delivery of digital and information literacy training.
• Manage collection development, including acquisition, cataloguing and classification of print and digital materials.
• Promote the use of print and online learning materials to staff and students.

You will be a library professional holding either graduate or post-graduate library and information qualifications or CILIP-recognised qualification. You will have experience in front-line service delivery in a library or information service, a strong customer focus, patience and communication skills, with the ability to manage your own workload and enjoy working with young people and adults in a busy, varied environment. Good IT skills are essential as you will be supporting students’ computer use in addition to meeting their reading and information needs. User education experience is also essential. You need to be passionate about delivering a high-quality service and have the flexibility, creativity and imagination to engage every learner and encourage them to succeed.

You will be capable of working both as part of a team and independently and be committed to delivering equality, diversity and safeguarding policies. We serve a culturally and socially diverse community and offer a wide variety of courses including Access to HE, ESOL, creative and performing arts, business and SEND. This role is particularly suited to someone with experience gained in an education library.

Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).

On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.

Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.

Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program. Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.

Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.

About New City College: New City College is a sector leading college group with campuses spanning east London and south-west Essex as well as two language schools. When you join NCC, you will join a forward-thinking, dynamic team, sharing best practice to deliver first class education and skills for the benefit of our students and wider communities. Our college environment is second to none. We boast industry standard facilities and equipment, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers. New City College's 7-college merger and our combined skills and expertise places us at the forefront of further education in the UK, spanning sixth form education, adult skills, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. At New City College we are proud of our inclusive and diverse staff and student community. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for their exciting future.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request. New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.