Library and Flexible Learning Officer (Fixed Term 0.5 FTE to 30 June 2025)

Glasgow Kelvin College is the key provider of accessible vocational and core-skills learning in the north and east of the city. We deliver high-quality introductory to degree-level programmes to around 15,000 students each year from four campus buildings and through a large network of community-based centres. Engaging with communities which experience high levels of deprivation, the College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for the learners, communities, and stakeholders which we serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Glasgow Kelvin College’s Library Department as a Library & Flexible Learning Officer. Applications are invited from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and vision of the College and help shape and develop a Learning Organisation which best serves the communities of northeast Glasgow and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Library and Flexible Learning team, the Library and Flexible Learning Officer will develop, support and maintain the College’s Library Services; ensuring that the library services delivered by Glasgow Kelvin College are up to date, of high quality and meet the needs of the College’s learners, communities, staff and wider stakeholders.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You should be educated to HNC (SCQF Level 7) or have suitable equivalent experience as an alternative to formal qualifications.

You should have demonstrable knowledge of information services, library services, or flexible learning services; working with a range of education/lifelong learning services; partnership working; and developing innovative services. A customer-focused approach is essential.

You will benefit from:

· A generous Local Government Pension

· Blended/hybrid working (dependent and the needs of the service)

· Annual Leave – 33 days per annum plus 12 public and bank holidays

· A professional development review process – continuous professional and personal development

· Three Staff Development Days – professional and personal development for all staff

. Cycle to Work Scheme

· Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business

· Employee Counselling –– a service that supports you to stay well at work.

· Family Friendly Policies – Maternity, Parental, Paternity and Adoption Leave – enhanced entitlements

· Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above the national average

· Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 23.45hrs on Monday 08 July 2024.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/equality-diversity/