Learning Resources Coordinator

**Salary**

£31,297 - £32,983 Per Annum

**Contractual hours**

36.5

**Basis**

Full Time - All Year

**Region**

Permanent

**Package**

On Site Gym Parking LG Pension Scheme Staff Discounts Cycle to Work Car Scheme

**Job category/type**

Support Staff

**Date posted**

16/09/2025

**Job reference**

REQ001707

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Learning Resources Coordinator

Job Ref No: REQ001707

Contract type: Permanent

Hours per week: Full Time - 36½ hours per week

Term-time only: No

T&Cs: Business Support

Band: Band G

**Salary**: £31,297 - £32,983

Location: South & City College Birmingham*
- Post-holders can be required to work at any College

Centre

Responsible to: Assistant Director Student Experience (Personal
Development - Services)

Aims of Job/Job Purpose
To coordinate, develop and promote the Learning Resources service across the College and to
ensure that an effective set of resources, information, study areas and study skills sessions are
provided to all students and staff, meeting all curriculum requirements.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Plan and organise all Learning Resource Centre activities, delivering the highest possible

standards of customer service and creating a contemporary learning environment that is
valued by users.
- To manage and coordinate staff in the Learning Resources team across multiple campuses,

fostering a shared culture focussed on learners’ needs. This will include staff timetabling,
absence management and appraisals.
- To monitor the Learning Resources budget effectively, including acquisitions of new

materials, ensuring value for money and supporting the development of an innovative set
of resources. To regularly report budget requirements / spend to the AD / DD Student
Experience.
- To promote the Learning Resource Centres and their resources and services to students and

staff, aiming to increase reach and depth of engagement and ensuring that the diverse
needs of all LR users are understood and satisfied.
- To ensure that all Learning Resource Centre’s provide a welcoming and supportive

atmosphere that encourages learner engagement and facilitate consistent positive learning
experiences.
- To maintain accurate systems and records of Learning Resources stock and digital resources.
- To plan and coordinate the delivery of Study Skills sessions by Learning Resources staff that

meet the needs of learners (e.g. academic writing, research skills, referencing etc.),
contributing to the College’s Enrichment offer.
- To support the AD / DD Student Experience to ensure that college strategies, initiatives,

policies and procedures are effectively integrated and reflected in the policies, procedures
and practices of the Learning Resources service.
- To monitor and evaluate user satisfaction and standards of delivery and the impact of the

LR service on teaching and learning and improved learner outcomes.
- To support the Assistant Director and Deputy Director of Student Experience (Personal

Development) to ensure that the Learning Resource service’s vision and resources meet the
changing needs of students.
Other

**Responsibilities**:
a) Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College’s strategic
aims.

b) Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.

c) Support the safeguarding and promotion of students’ welfare.

d) Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and to comply with Data
Protection Legislation.

e) Participate in the College’s Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.

f) Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College’s Equal Opportunity
policies.
This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities and duties of the post and is in
no way intended to restrict any individual in the performance of other duties within the general
nature of the post as required by the College. The job description will be reviewed and updated
periodically in the context of organisational and developmental changes, in consultation with the
post holder.