Job Description

Salary

25,915 - 27,443

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full Time - All Year

Region

Permanent

Package

-Parking
-On site Gym at most campuses
-Local Government Pension Scheme
-Pluxee Staff Discounts
-Cycle to Work
-Car Scheme
-Eye Care Vouchers

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

08/01/2026

Job reference

REQ001773

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Learning Resources Officer

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Closing date for application is : 30th January 2026

Interview date : 9th February 2026

Aims of Job/ Job Purpose:

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The main responsibility of the post is to assist in the upkeep and development of an efficient libary service for the students and staff of South and City Collegem Birmingham. The SRO ensures that the libarary offers consistenetly high standards of advice and help to students.

This post works closely with the other SROs and the Manager of Libarary Services.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

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Actively co-operate with curriculum staff in finding and choosing library materials and developing service to support teaching in all areas Assist the prioritising of itemised estimates for library spending Support HE courses and agree enhanced facilities for them Assist in the development of the Library's Attain pages Liaise with other campus libraries Ensuring the library's compliance with College policies, particularly Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities Liaise as appropriate with external agencies Provide leadership to library assistants

The for this role has been attached, please refer to it for more detailed information.

About South and City College Birmingham

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We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

For further details about the role and how to apply:

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If you have any queries not specified in the , please contact the People Services team by email to peopleservices@sccb.ac.uk

Safeguarding

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The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.