The Role:

Are you passionate about empowering learners, curating outstanding collections, and shaping the future of library services in FE? We’re looking for a proactive, creative and student focused Group Librarian to join our Learning Resources team and play a key role in delivering an exceptional experience for our diverse community.

The Group Librarian plays a central part in supporting learners and staff across the College’s Learning Resources Centres (LRCs).

You will:

• Provide expert support to learners and staff across designated campuses

• Oversee collection management, ensuring our resources meet the needs of each curriculum area

• Help create welcoming, inclusive, safe, and dynamic learning environments

• Deliver engaging information and digital literacy sessions and 1 2 1 support

• Contribute to college-wide projects, events, and continuous service improvement

• Act as a key point of responsibility for day-to-day operations in the LRC when required

This is a varied, hands on role where no two days look the same—perfect for someone who loves people, problem solving, and the transformative power of libraries.

Key Responsibilities:

Frontline Study Support

• Deliver outstanding customer service at enquiry and IT support desks

• Guide students in accessing print and digital resources

• Support learners with disabilities or additional needs

• Maintain positive study environments and help manage student behaviour

• Promote engagement through inductions, workshops, and events

Collection & Resource Management

• Oversee stock selection, acquisition, cataloguing, classification and weeding

• Analyse LMS data to shape a well used, relevant and cost effective collection

• Collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure holdings reflect course requirements

• Support the development of consistent cataloguing standards across the group

Digital & Information Literacy

• Deliver group workshops, online sessions and individual support

• Produce engaging learning materials, VLE content, and guides

• Market online resources and train staff in their effective use

Who You Are:

• A qualified information professional with a librarianship, information science or CILIP recognised qualification.

• Experienced in front line library or information service delivery.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—confident working with young people and adults

• Solid understanding of collection management, cataloguing, and classification

• Ability to manage your own workload and thrive in a busy FE environment

• Experience or willingness to deliver information literacy sessions

• Confident with IT systems and able to support users at all levels

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff (TPS or LGPS)

• 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.

About New City College:

New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two language schools, we are a sector leader in further education.

Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development.

Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK’s most influential FE providers, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, we are a major force in the sector.

We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs.

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 check, along with a check of the Children’s Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.