Site Librarian

Haywards Heath College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: HH0350

Site Librarian

Pro rata of £30,076 - £32,874 per annum (i.e. £26,721.37 - £29,207.28)

37 hours per week, 39 working weeks per year

Are you a customer focused library professional, looking for that ideal term-time role in a friendly and collaborative College?

Haywards Heath College is seeking an experienced, qualified Librarian to take day-to-day responsibility for our Library. You will liaise directly with curriculum staff to provide relevant resources, collection development and research skills training. In liaison with teaching staff, you will ensure that the stock, services and environment of the Library support student learning.

Responsibilities:

1. Take day-to-day responsibility for the Library.
2. Liaise with curriculum staff to provide relevant resources.
3. Develop collections and provide research skills training.
4. Ensure library stock, services, and environment support student learning.

Qualifications:

1. Educated to degree level.
2. CILIP accredited qualification in librarianship or information studies (or commitment to obtaining one).
3. Experience in a professional library role, preferably in further education.
4. Proficient computer skills.
5. Qualification in teaching and supervisory experience are desirable.
6. Knowledge of online learning resources in a further education context is a plus.

You will enjoy working in a busy Library, with fresh challenges on a daily basis and be committed to providing a high standard of service to internal and external customers. Effective communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to prioritise and a flexible and resourceful approach are essential.

Working for the Chichester College Group means you get amazing benefits, with pension and paid annual leave entitlement highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations. You also get access to a range of discount schemes and continuous professional development opportunities.

Haywards Heath is a small and friendly campus with a strong culture of learning, collaboration and professional autonomy. We are committed to support the well-being of our staff to ensure a good life/work balance.

Apply now to join a fantastic team!

Working Pattern:

8.15 to 5pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (7 hours 45 minutes with 1 hour for lunch)

8.15 to 4.15pm Wednesday (7 hours with 1 hour for lunch)

8.15 to 4.00pm Friday (6 hours 45 minutes with 1 hour for lunch)

For further information or a chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact Fran Fryer, College Librarian, at (url removed)

Closing date: 31st March 2025

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.

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 and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. 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.