Digital Skills / IT Systems Trainer

Posted 4 months ago

Position Details

  • Location: Scotland
  • Employment Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
  • Salary Range: £30,000 to 35,000
  • Contract Type: Permanent

Company Overview

Amba-Qual Group Ltd is a multidisciplinary consultancy and professional services organisation operating across business consulting, IT advisory, education and professional development. The organisation is committed to delivering strategic, operational and analytical excellence to clients across public and private sectors.

Job Purpose

The Digital Skills / IT Systems Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality digital and IT training programmes to learners, staff, and external clients. The role involves teaching practical digital skills, supporting learners in developing confidence with technology, and ensuring training aligns with current industry standards and organisational objectives.

The trainer will support learners with essential digital competencies, IT systems usage, online safety, and workplace technology skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assesses IT training requirements of an organisation or individual and identifies the skills needed for certain roles or tasks
  • Develops training programme and prepares IT equipment, lectures, demonstrations and study aids
  • Supervises trainee development, assists trainees with difficulties and prepares regular progress reports on each trainee for management
  • Arranges work experience and instructional visits for trainees
  • Plans curriculum and rota of staff duties and updates or amends them in light of developments
  • Advises on training programmes and discusses progress or problems with staff and trainees

Teach a range of digital skills including:

  • Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Email and internet usage
  • Online safety and cyber awareness
  • Digital communication tools
  • Data entry and information management
  • E-learning platforms and virtual learning environments

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

  • Qualification in IT, Digital Skills, Education, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and common digital systems.
  • Experience delivering training or supporting learners/adults in an educational or workplace setting.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Good organisational and administrative abilities.
  • Ability to support learners with different abilities and backgrounds.
  • Understanding of safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs).
  • Knowledge of digital inclusion initiatives.
  • Experience in Further Education, Adult Learning, or Apprenticeships.
  • ICT or digital skills certifications.
  • Basic troubleshooting or IT support experience.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Patience and adaptability
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Strong IT and digital literacy skills
  • Time management and organisation
  • Ability to motivate and engage learners
  • Teamworking and collaboration

Working Conditions

  • May involve evening or weekend training sessions.
  • Occasional travel may be required for training delivery or meetings.

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