ICT Training Officer / Digital Learning Officer & Instructor
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Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an ICT Training Officer / Digital Learning Officer & Instructor to deliver engaging and innovative ICT and digital learning solutions that support staff development, digital literacy, and organisational transformation.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: IT Trainer, Learning Technologist, Technical Instructor, Digital Skills Trainer, Learning and Development Officer
PLEASE NOTE: This job is known as an ICT Training Officer within the organisation.
SALARY: £37,280 to £39,152 per annum + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Service Headquarters, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire (SA31)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week with flexible hours in line with the Services flexi-time scheme
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an ICT Training Officer / Digital Learning Officer & Instructor to develop, deliver, and evaluate ICT and digital learning programmes for operational and support staff across Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
As an ICT Training Officer / Digital Learning Officer & Instructor, you will design and facilitate learning in multiple formats such as, classroom-based, virtual, and digital, ensuring that all employees have the skills, confidence, and knowledge to make the most of the Services technology and systems.
The ICT Training Officer / Digital Learning Officer & Instructor will be pivotal in promoting digital inclusion, creating video tutorials, and producing engaging user guides and training content to enhance everyday efficiency and collaboration across the Service.
ABOUT US
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services in the UK, covering almost two-thirds of Wales across 12,000 km, from Carmarthenshire to the Pembrokeshire coast and up to Powys in the north.
With over 1,300 dedicated staff and 58 stations, we protect a population of 900,000 people rising to over 2 million during peak tourism seasons. Our mission is to make mid and west Wales a safer place to live and work through prevention, protection, and emergency response.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we value our people as our greatest asset. As an organisation, we also champion sustainability and are on the path to achieving Net Zero Carbon status by 2030.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the ICT Training Officer / Digital Learning Officer & Instructor include:
Design And Deliver Training: Create and run ICT and digital learning courses, workshops, and resources across the Service
Promote Digital Literacy: Support and encourage digital confidence and inclusion among all staff
Develop Learning Content: Produce training guides, e-learning materials, and instructional videos
Deliver Engaging Sessions: Facilitate in-person and virtual learning sessions using modern training tools
Create Assessments: Develop quizzes and tests to evaluate staff learning and competence
Collaborate With Departments: Work closely with ICT, HR, and Training teams to align learning delivery
Update And Maintain Courses: Review and refresh training materials to ensure ongoing relevance
Support ICT Rollouts: Train staff on new software, systems, and digital tools introduced by the Service
Embed Best Practice: Promote cyber security, GDPR, and safe data handling within all ICT training
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL:
Previous experience in ICT or digital skills training delivery
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to produce engaging and accessible learning materials
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other ICT applications
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Full UK driving licence
DESIRABLE:
Teaching, training or digital learning qualification
Experience using e-learning authoring tools or video editing software
Knowledge of blended learning and online facilitation techniques
Welsh language skills (verbal and/or written)
BENEFITS
Competitive salary with annual increments
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)
Flexitime working arrangements
Free on-site parking and staff discount programmes
This role requires a DBS check
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14071
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service
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