Library Assistant in Stroud

Location: Stroud Campus

FTE Salary: Up to £25,572 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: Up to £8,473.74

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Term-Time Only

Working Hours: 14.5 hours per week; 38 weeks per year

Term-Time only contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1 September.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist with requests and enquiries made in person, or via email or Teams by researching information through computerised and non-computerised catalogues.
• Support students in the use of electronic and paper-based resources and information sources, helping to fill their research requirements and develop their digital and information handling skills.
• Carry out the day-to-day library duties associated with libraries including issuing items, reservations, organising the catalogue, maintaining circulation records, etc.
• Assist in the supervision of the libraries, in line with expected behaviour guidelines and the college disciplinary procedure.
• Support students in the use of a wide variety of software and electronic resources including Microsoft Office applications, eBooks and a variety of databases.
• Proactively engage with curriculum managers and staff in developing a wide range of subject-specific resources.
• Help the Library Manager to promote internal services, study skills programmes, and physical and electronic resources.
• Support the planning, coordination and promotion of library-based learner engagement activities, which may include themed events, reading initiatives and challenges, creative or cultural activities, informal games-based learning, and other activities that encourage library use, reading, digital literacy and wider learning.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 GCSEs or NVQ Level 2.
• Level 2 or higher IT qualification.
• Professional qualification in a library/information related subject via a CILIP approved route.
• Excellent IT skills and an understanding of Information Learning Technologies.
• Awareness of accessibility issues related to the use of information technology and library resources.
• Ability to contribute to engaging library-based activities or initiatives that support learner engagement, reading, digital literacy or wider learning.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing library-led initiatives that promote reading, digital literacy or wider learning.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives.
• Competitive Pension Scheme – corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family-friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices.
• Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle-to-work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Free annual eye test.
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union.
• Staff have access and are supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities.
• Free car parking at all campuses (except Queens Road Art School).
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee.

Application deadline: Wednesday 20th May. Expected interview date will be confirmed. For queries, please contact [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.