Community Digital Skills Trainer - Oban and Fort William

AbilityNet; Fort William; Hybrid; GBP 16,200 - 19,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days of annual leave

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

AbilityNet is seeking a Community Digital Skills Trainer to deliver engaging training sessions aimed at helping older people and disabled adults develop essential digital skills. The role involves both group and one-to-one sessions, focusing on empowering learners to navigate technology with confidence.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in training facilitation and outreach, strong IT proficiency, and a passion for making a difference. This is a fixed-term position with a work schedule of 21 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering both 1:1 and group training sessions.
• Passionate about helping others develop essential digital skills.
• Strong digital literacy and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and one-to-one training sessions in person and online.
• Build strong relationships with individuals and organisations.
• Empower learners to navigate everyday technology.

Skills

Training and facilitation experience

Outreach experience

Information technology (IT) proficiency

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Experience of target audience

Travel flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Assistive technology

Job description

Position: Community 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, working 3 days per week (full‑time equivalent is £30,000).

Preferred start date: July 2026

Employment Status: 14 months, fixed term contract

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.

To learn more, please download the full job description.

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

• 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.

Who we are

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.

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:
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • 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.

Apply now!