Library and Digital Support Lead

Library and Digital Support Lead Hours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year-round) Duration; Temporary until January 2028 Salary; £32,515 a year + benefits Location; Rotherham College, Rotherham Apply by: 23/11/2026 About the Role In 2026, our libraries are more than just book repositories; they are dynamic, multi-media learning environments.

We are seeking a proactive, tech-fluent Library and Digital Support Lead to manage our physical and digital learning spaces at our Rotherham College campus, empowering students to become confident, independent learners. As the Library and Digital Support Lead, you will bridge the gap between traditional library management and frontline digital support.

Reporting directly to the Head of AI & Digital Innovation, you will ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our campus libraries while collaborating closely with the Digital Hub team to create a seamless, unified student support experience.

This is a frontline leadership role where you will lead by example on our desks, act as a senior point of digital expertise, and oversee the daily workflows and staffing rotas for Learning Resource Coordinators. If you are a highly efficient administrator with advanced digital proficiency, a calm demeanour under pressure, and the confidence to make positive decisions in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities Frontline Leadership & Supervision: Oversee the daily operations of the library space, managing staffing rotas and coordinating the work of Learning Resource Coordinators. Unified Digital & Hub Support: Partner closely with the Digital Hub team to provide hands-on tech assistance.

Serve as a senior expert in guiding students and staff through Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, printing, and digital research tools. Induction & Onboarding: Lead the design and delivery of engaging induction programs to ensure new students and staff are confident navigating our physical collections, VLE platforms, and study spaces.

Resource Management & LMS: Utilise the Library Management System (LMS) effectively for the cataloguing, circulation, and meticulous organisation of all paper-based and digital resources. Collection Development & Budgeting: Manage the full lifecycle of library materials; from identifying curriculum requirements and collaborating with academic staff to ordering new media and managing associated budgets.

Direct Student Coaching: Lead 1-to-1 support sessions and drop-in help desks to assist students in retrieving resources, evaluating data, and mastering basic IT literacy. Environment Stewardship: Maintain a welcoming, productive, and safe independent learning environment by confidently managing ...

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