Learning and Research Facilitator [Ref: NBK1236] in Durrington

Northbrook College, part of the Chichester College Group, is looking for a Learning and Research Facilitator. This role is pro rata of £25,582 to £25,683 per annum (i.e. £22,236.66 - £22,324.45) for 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Are you looking for a term-time only role in a dynamic and creative learning resource centre setting? We have an exciting opportunity to join the friendly Library and Learning Resource Centre team at our Northbrook, West Durrington campuses. At Northbrook, we're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. Our college is a hub of creativity, innovation, and academic excellence, dedicated to preparing students for success in their future endeavours.

The College’s Learning Resource Centres provide resources for guided, student-centred learning. Designed to facilitate flexible course delivery, they provide extensive Library and ICT facilities, housing dedicated resources and materials for specialist subjects and functional skills. The Centres offer learning materials in print, electronic and multimedia formats, providing an environment for individual work, group work, research, the practice of skills, the provision of evidence and assessment. They embrace all aspects of Information Literacy and Learning Technology.

As a Learning and Research Facilitator, you will have previous experience of working in a creative learning resource centre, using creative software, online learning resources and tools. Proven customer service skills and the ability to support learning are also essential.

Our Staff Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles) and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview and it will include one evening a week.

Closing date: 9 March 2026

Interview date: 17 March 2026

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.