Information Resource Technologist

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 2 nd June 2026

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Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting a part time Information Resource Technologist to join our Libraries team. This is a great opportunity to provide an excellent customer experience to library users, including students and staff. This role will be based at the Roundhouse and Broomfield with the requirement to work at the other sites (Joseph Wright Centre and Ilkeston) on occasion and during initial training.
The Opportunity
In this varied and rewarding role, you will work closely with our dedicated team of Information Resource Technologists to deliver high-quality support to both students and staff. You will help students access appropriate information sources, staff the enquiry counter, provide basic IT support, and deliver workshops and training sessions on library services. You will also work in partnership with curriculum staff to ensure that library resources effectively support teaching and learning across the College.
About you
You will have strong customer service skills and experience of working effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A Level 2 qualification in Administration or Customer Service would be desirable; however, if you do not currently hold this, the College can support you to achieve it. It is essential that you hold Level 2 qualifications in both Maths and English.
The Benefits
Salary of £24,989 per annum pro rata, actual salary £21,563 per annum
34 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
Discount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Free eye tests with Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information. xwzovoh
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