Library Manager

Library Manager

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible.

The library has 1 additional member of staff who is part time. The library offers a welcoming and student-friendly environment with a wide variety of print, digital and audio-visual resources to assist students with their studies. In addition to our wide range of fiction books, study materials and feature films, there are also digital cameras, camcorders, portable photo studios and iPads available for loan. Study space is readily available for students to work individually or in groups. The library uses a library management system called Heritage.

The CNC Library Sharepoint offers a wide range of online resources that can be accessed 24/7 including eBooks, e-Journals and newspapers, and useful website links. Students can also access the library catalogue via the Moodle page where they can search for, reserve and renew Library resources.

iPads are free to borrow from the library, which also has a suite of 30 computers (including MACs) where students can complete assignments, carry out research and check emails. Printing, photocopying, and scanning facilities are available and there is also a shop where students can purchase various items of stationery and some course textbooks.

The department works with Heads of Department to ensure the library is well resourced and also offers sessions to groups of students to support them in their studies. This includes HE staff and students where specific support is needed with academic writing and referencing.

The successful candidate will be expected to positively supplement the flexible, committed and aspirational strengths that already exist in the department, including, but not limited to maintaining positive outcomes, supporting students to achieve aspirations, cross college activities and campaigns, the curriculum and enrichment activities.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• To manage the Library as a welcoming, stimulating and thriving area of the College in line with our Mission and Ethos ensuring that library resources meet the needs of students and the college.
• Effectively promote the library offer to ensure student engagement, monitor impact and gather stakeholder feedback ensuring quality is maintained and developed where appropriate.
• To support Higher Education staff and students including attending relevant meetings on the Higher Education Programme Review Cycle.
• To line manage library staff
• To ensure the library is accessible to students during key times of the year.

For the full job description please see attached ‘Job Pack’.

The Successful Candidate

Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our friendly and well established Library department.

The Library department is looking for someone who has a Degree or equivalent qualification, has previous successful experience in a management role and has vision for an exceptional library in a modern sixth form college. You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks. Starting and finishing times as agreed. Full or part time hours will be considered.

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 17 to 18 - pro rata to £31,219 to £32,259 per annum. Actual Salary £29,699.48 to £30,688.86 per annum

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Tuesday 21st January 2025 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

Why work at Cardinal Newman College?

We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

An outstanding college in every aspect, Cardinal Newman is one of the highest performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including: 

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff 
• Pro rata to 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Staff receive 2 weeks off at Christmas in line with the college holidays for which they do not need to take annual leave.
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Free use of the on-site gym 
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
• Flu Vouchers
• Staff savings scheme

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 11.59pm on Tuesday 21st January 2025 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

We will confirm receipt of all applications by email within one working day of receipt. Please call the HR team if you have not received a confirmation email by the closing date. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by the beginning of February that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Further Information

Further details are available at http://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/ or by telephone to the college on 01772 460181 or 07730 521 540.

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.