Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

21 April 2025

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Librarian to join our team at our Redbridge campus, with occasional working at our nearby campuses of Epping and Ilford. The successful candidate will assist and support learners and staff in their use of the Learning Resources Centre, ensuring efficient management and organisation of facilities and services. This role also involves collection management and supporting the Campus Library Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality customer care to students and staff as part of a front-line service.

Operation of the library management system for user registration, borrowing, and returns.

Supervise students and promote a conducive learning environment.

Participate in the delivery of digital and information literacy training.

Manage collection development, including acquisition, cataloguing and classification of print and digital materials.

Promote the use of print and online learning materials to staff and students.

Who You Are:

You will be a library professional holding either graduate or post-graduate library and information qualifications or CILIP-recognised qualification. You will have experience in front-line service delivery in a library or information service, a strong customer focus, patience and communication skills, with the ability to manage your own workload and enjoy working with young people and adults in a busy, varied environment.

Good IT skills are essential as you will be supporting students’ computer use in addition to meeting their reading and information needs. User education experience is also essential. You need to be passionate about delivering a high-quality service and have the flexibility, creativity and imagination to engage every learner and encourage them to succeed.

You will be capable of working both as part of a team and independently and be committed to delivering equality, diversity and safeguarding policies.

We serve a culturally and socially diverse community and offer a wide variety of courses including Access to HE, ESOL, creative and performing arts, business and SEND. This role is particularly suited to someone with experience gained in an education library.

What We Offer:

Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme

Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).

On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.

Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.

Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.

Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.

Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About New City College:

New City College is a sector leading college group with campuses spanning east London and south-west Essex as well as two language schools. When you join NCC, you’ll join a forward-thinking, dynamic team, sharing best practice to deliver first class education and skills for the benefit of our students and wider communities.

Our college environment is second to none. We boast industry standard facilities and equipment, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers. Furthermore, we make sure we’re a step ahead when it comes to the skills and technology needed for the jobs of tomorrow, so that employers across the region - and nationally - know where to come to update their staff teams’ skills and qualifications.

New City College’s 7-college merger and our combined skills and expertise places us at the forefront of further education in the UK, spanning sixth form education, adult skills, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130m, 20,000 students and 2,000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential FE organisations in the country.

At New City College we’re proud of our inclusive and diverse staff and student community. We are united in our zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for their exciting future.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College’s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

Interested in joining our team? Click the button or link to apply through the NCC recruitment portal. Your data will be saved, making it easier to apply for future positions. Rest assured, your application will only be visible to NCC once you submit it.

About New City College Redbridge Campus

New City College Redbridge Campus

Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford

Essex

RM6 4XT

United Kingdom

+44 330 135 9000

Welcome to our Redbridge campuses. We have two campuses in Redbridge - at Chadwell Heath, near to the King George Hospital and at International House, in Ilford town centre.

Students at Redbridge can choose to study a range of vocational qualifications such as BTECs for instance. All of our courses are designed to prepare you for future careers and we have created a realistic business environment for 16-18s, which gives you the chance to work in college businesses, gaining real life experience of your chosen career pathway.

About us

We are east London’s largest college with 20,000 students and the second largest in all of London. We have campuses in each of our three boroughs ensuring that our shared communities continue to have access to the largest choice of courses and training that will best prepare them for accessing the increasing career opportunities in this fast developing part of London.

Quality

Each of the college making up New City College is recognised as being a good college by Ofsted, for the quality of education provision and wide progression opportunities for students.

Courses

100+ courses to choose from and our highly experienced teachers will ensure that the course you select is right for your skills and goals.

Connections

We have strong business links with a number of leading companies in Canary Wharf and the City of London.

What we offer

We provide education and training to young people aged from 14-18 years and to adult learners. This includes a large offering of 100+ courses at A-Levels to vocational in a range of subjects including business, IT, performing arts, graphic design, games design, social sciences, maths and science, health and social care, trade skills and catering, as well as pre-university entry courses such as Access to Higher Education and Higher National Certificates.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

Work for us

You will be joining a college that has undergone an exciting period of expansion, resulting in increased learning and progression opportunities for the communities of east London and south Essex.

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £110m, 30,000 students and 2000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.

Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.

East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.