Community Digital Skills Trainer - Oban and Fort William
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2026 |
| Location: | Fort William, Highland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | AbilityNet |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
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.
To learn more, please download the full job description. You might also be interested in reading an interview with Lucy Walsh, our Digital Skills Trainer in South Wales, who describes a typical week in her role, reflects on the impact she is able to make and offers her perspective on the most important attributes a Digital Skills Trainer needs.
About you
Ideal candidates will have experience delivering both 1:1 and group training sessions, along with the confidence to build strong relationships with individuals and organisations to promote our free services. Above all, you will be passionate about making a difference by helping others develop essential digital skills.
What we're looking for
Ideal candidates will have:
Training and facilitation experience: Proven experience in delivering group and one-to-one training or presenting to diverse audiences.
Outreach experience: Experience of representing organisations externally, building effective relationships with other organisations or businesses and adapting outreach strategies to suit different contexts.
Information technology (IT) proficiency: Strong digital literacy and 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 disabled adults, older people and third sector organisations.
Travel flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the specified region, with occasional travel outside the area as required.
To learn more, please download the full job description. You might also be interested in reading an interview with Lucy Walsh, our Digital Skills Trainer in South Wales, who describes a typical week in her role, reflects on the impact she is able to make and offers her perspective on the most important attributes a Digital Skills Trainer needs.
About you
Ideal candidates will have experience delivering both 1:1 and group training sessions, along with the confidence to build strong relationships with individuals and organisations to promote our free services. Above all, you will be passionate about making a difference by helping others develop essential digital skills.
What we're looking for
Ideal candidates will have:
Training and facilitation experience: Proven experience in delivering group and one-to-one training or presenting to diverse audiences.
Outreach experience: Experience of representing organisations externally, building effective relationships with other organisations or businesses and adapting outreach strategies to suit different contexts.
Information technology (IT) proficiency: Strong digital literacy and 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 disabled adults, older people and third sector organisations.
Travel flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the specified region, with occasional travel outside the area as required.
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