Digital Skills Trainer - Exeter
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | AbilityNet |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Workplace: Home working with frequent travel across one of the specified regions
Salary: £24,000 per annum, working 4 days per week (full-time equivalent is £30,000)
Working pattern: 4 days / 28 hours per week
Contract type: 14 months, fixed term contract
Closing date: End of day 22 August 2025
Panel interviews: Week commencing 25 August 2025
Join a meaningful UK-wide initiative powered by AbilityNet in partnership with BT Group, aimed at reducing digital exclusion. As a Digital Skills Trainer, you’ll deliver a mix of group and one-to-one sessions - both in person and online - helping older people (aged 55+) and disabled adults build the confidence and digital skills needed to thrive in today’s connected world.
These practical, person-centred sessions empower learners to navigate everyday technology with independence and confidence.
What we're looking for
Ideal candidates will have and be able to demonstrate the following:
Training and facilitation experience: Proven experience in delivering group and one-to-one training or presenting to diverse audiences.
Outreach experience: Confidence in representing the organisation externally and adapting outreach strategies to suit different contexts.
Technology proficiency: Strong digital literacy and information technology (IT) skills, with confidence in using a wide range of technologies including Microsoft Office 365, Apple and Android devices, and associated technologies. Excellent knowledge of assistive technology – hardware and software.
Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
Organisation skills: Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
Experience of target audience: Experience of working with charities, older people and/or disabled people.
Travel flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the specified region, with occasional travel outside the area as required.
Preferred start date: October 2025
Salary: £24,000 per annum, working 4 days per week (full-time equivalent is £30,000)
Working pattern: 4 days / 28 hours per week
Contract type: 14 months, fixed term contract
Closing date: End of day 22 August 2025
Panel interviews: Week commencing 25 August 2025
Join a meaningful UK-wide initiative powered by AbilityNet in partnership with BT Group, aimed at reducing digital exclusion. As a Digital Skills Trainer, you’ll deliver a mix of group and one-to-one sessions - both in person and online - helping older people (aged 55+) and disabled adults build the confidence and digital skills needed to thrive in today’s connected world.
These practical, person-centred sessions empower learners to navigate everyday technology with independence and confidence.
What we're looking for
Ideal candidates will have and be able to demonstrate the following:
Training and facilitation experience: Proven experience in delivering group and one-to-one training or presenting to diverse audiences.
Outreach experience: Confidence in representing the organisation externally and adapting outreach strategies to suit different contexts.
Technology proficiency: Strong digital literacy and information technology (IT) skills, with confidence in using a wide range of technologies including Microsoft Office 365, Apple and Android devices, and associated technologies. Excellent knowledge of assistive technology – hardware and software.
Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
Organisation skills: Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
Experience of target audience: Experience of working with charities, older people and/or disabled people.
Travel flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the specified region, with occasional travel outside the area as required.
Preferred start date: October 2025
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