Digital Inclusion Officer: Empower Communities with Tech Access

Bradford Corporation; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is recruiting two Digital Inclusion Officers to join the Digital Inclusion Service Team, supporting diverse communities across Bradford to engage with the digital world.

You will deliver a range of community-based digital inclusion activities, address individual barriers, and help design sessions and events. You will also assist in securing funding and fostering partnerships to widen impact, with flexibility including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Digital Inclusion Service Lead for delivery of the Digital Inclusion Action plan across the district
• Promote and support the Bradford District Digital Inclusion Service and related projects through outreach and engagement
• Act as an Ambassador for Digital Inclusion. Coordinating Digital Friends (Staff & Volunteer Training Programme) in community organisation
• Deliver a range of community-based digital inclusion activities.
• Understand and address individual digital inclusion barriers and needs
• Support the design and delivery of digital access sessions, drop-ins, and events
• Assist in identifying and applying for funding to support ongoing work
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local organisations and partners
• Help individuals improve their digital confidence and access to health, education, and employment opportunities.
• Deliver awareness-raising sessions and basic training using a range of digital tools and devices.
• Collect and present data, stories, and feedback to demonstrate programme impact.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion by targeting digital support to those most in need
• Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet community needs

Job description

Bradford Council is recruiting two Digital Inclusion Officers to join the Digital Inclusion Service Team, supporting diverse communities across Bradford to engage with the digital world.

You will deliver a range of community-based digital inclusion activities, address individual barriers, and help design sessions and events. You will also assist in securing funding and fostering partnerships to widen impact, with flexibility including evenings and weekends.