Position: Digital Skills Trainer – Oban and Fort William
Location: Home working with frequent travel across Oban and Fort William
Hours: 3 days / 21 hours per week
Salary: £18,000 per annum (full‑time equivalent £30,000)
Preferred start date: July 2026
Employment Status: 14 months fixed term contract
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 24th May 2026
The role
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.
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
* 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.
What we offer
* Pension scheme: We provide a workplace pension in line with UK legislation. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled within three months of joining.
* Annual leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus UK public holidays (calculated in hours, and pro‑rated for part‑time staff). Your entitlement increases by one day each year after five full years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
* Life assurance: We offer life assurance cover valued at four times your annual salary.
* Wellbeing support: We care about your wellbeing and are committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance. We offer:
o SimplyHealth Optimise wellbeing plan.
o Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
o A flexible approach to working arrangements that accommodates individual needs.
* Learning and development: We invest in our people. You’ll have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your growth. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and are committed to helping you reach your full potential.
Right to Work: We welcome applications from overseas. However, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor work permits.
AbilityNet exists to help make the digital world accessible to all. For more than 25 years, we have been transforming the lives of older and disabled people, and working with organisations of all types and sizes to build a digital world that is accessible and inclusive. Learn more about us and our services on our website.
We are Disability Confident
AbilityNet is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We seek to maximise the opportunities that come with employing disabled people. Disability Confident is a government scheme that is voluntary and has been developed by employers and disabled people’s representatives.
As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled people and offer an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the job role. We’re committed to making the process as accessible and supportive as possible – please let us know in advance if you require any adjustments or accommodations.
Contact our Human Resources (HR) team at hr@abilitynet.org.uk or call us on +44 (0)118 228 0379 / 0374.
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