Library Assistant

Job Information:

Reference: REQ000688

Location: Stroud

FTE Salary: HAY10 22 Up to £19,500

Actual Salary: Up to £15,283.80

(Salary is dependent on level of qualification and experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 

Working Hours: 29 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

What SGS can offer you:

• You will become part of the wider SGS family receiving ongoing support for your personal & professional development, which includes a College Course Contribution Voucher of £250 for all staff, 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees, and up to 75% fee discounts with University of Gloucestershire
• Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers pension scheme, with generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Corporate roles benefit significantly by their access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions and the resultant access on retirement, to a secure, flexible and generous pension, accessible from the age of 55
• 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 car parking at all campuses
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services
• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, engineering to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to degree level courses.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our first inspection.

For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

SGS College have an exciting opportunity for a Library Assistant to join our dynamic and vibrant LibraryPlus team at our Stroud campus. The successful applicant will need to work flexibly within the team whilst providing a high-quality service to students and staff.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and effective operation of the library information desk within the LibraryPlus space and deal with a wide range of library duties including: issuing books and resources, dealing with enquiries, reservations, information retrieval and shelving
• Assist in the maintenance and ordering of new materials and resources, making sure they are actively promoted with staff and students
• Be responsible for the day to day operational running of the Library and play a proactive role in supporting learners, helping them to achieve their potential.
• Help colleagues to support learners through digital and study skills programmes and play a key role in communicating effectively with all staff, including managers.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Have experience of working in a library or Learning Resource Centre (or would be interested in pursuing a career in the field of library and information management).
• Minimum 4 GCSEs or NVQ level 2
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 applications and working successfully as part of a team.
• Customer focused with good written and verbal communication skills
• Work without supervision with a very organised approach within a small team setting.

Please apply online by: Friday 14th October 2022

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced certificate as a requirement of the job.