Group Learning Resources Manager

We are currently seeking a Group Learning Resources Manager to join our Library and Learning Resources department at The Bedford College Group. As a Group Learning Resources Manager, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Learning Resources Leadership - Lead the day-to-day delivery of high-quality Learning Resources services across all campuses, supporting departmental objectives and the Group Strategic Plan.
• Resource & Curriculum Management - Oversee the selection, procurement, licensing and management of physical and digital resources, ensuring they meet curriculum needs and are accessible when required.
• Digital Learning & Innovation - Support blended and flexible learning by developing online resources, promoting digital platforms and identifying new technologies to enhance learner engagement.
• Performance, Budgets & People Management - Manage budgets, monitor service performance and resource usage, and lead, develop and support Learning Resources staff to deliver excellent customer service and continuous improvement.
• Compliance & Professional Standards - Ensure services operate in line with College policies and responsibilities for safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and ongoing training and development.
  
  Professional Qualifications - Degree-level education or relevant professional qualification, ideally as a Chartered or qualified Librarian, with evidence of continuing professional development and Level 2 Maths and English.
• Library & Sector Expertise - Experience of computerised library management, cataloguing and classification, with knowledge of the FE curriculum, Equality and Diversity, and an interest in VLE developments.
• Leadership & Management - Proven experience of managing staff and budgets, developing high-performing teams and using resources effectively to deliver excellent customer service.
• Communication, Innovation & Digital Skills - Strong interpersonal, IT and data analysis skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, introduce new initiatives, drive improvement and deliver staff development.
• Flexibility & Multi-Site Working - Ability to lead diverse teams across multiple sites, adapt to changing needs, work collaboratively and travel independently across all Bedford College Group locations.
  
  The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training. Safeguarding our Students The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.