Information, Systems & Technology (IST) Trainer

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Codnor Park; On-site; GBP 31,688 - 42,872; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Annual leave 27 days increasing to 32

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an IST Trainer to deliver digital skills training and support staff development at the Joint Training Centre. The role focuses on shaping digital excellence and enabling agile, inclusive learning across the organisation.

You will design and refresh e‑learning materials, collaborate with departments, and identify training needs. The position combines office‑based work with some travel, and requires relevant teaching qualifications and ICT experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in education and training or equivalent or demonstrable experience in a training environment.
• Level 3 qualification in assessing vocational achievement or equivalent (desirable).
• Level 4 qualification in ICT or equivalent; ICT training experience.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating training including e-learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our digital skills training plan to colleagues.
• Support induction, onboarding and operational readiness sessions for new starters.
• Champion the Digital Champions Network to foster collaborative digital learning.
• Partner with departments to address IT training needs and tailor solutions.
• Assess training needs and measure impact of training initiatives.
• Design and refresh engaging e‑learning materials and participate in ICT projects.

Skills

Digital learning

Training delivery

ICT training understanding

Agile working

Education

Level 3 education and training

Level 3 vocational assessment

Level 4 ICT qualification

Microsoft Office qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

E‑learning platforms

Job description

Position: Information, Systems & Technology (IST) Trainer
Contract Type: Temporary to 14 February 2027
Salary: Grade F Salary £37,280 per annum (pay award pending)
Location: Joint Training Centre
Hours: 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Department: Learning & Development (L&D)
Reports to: L&D Manager
Closing date: Midnight on 10 August 2026

About Us

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service—we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role

Are you passionate about empowering others through digital learning? Join us as we drive ongoing improvement and digital transformation across our Service. You'll play a key role in shaping our commitment to digital excellence and staff development, all while working in an inclusive and agile environment where your contributions are truly valued.

What you'll do

• Inspire and equip colleagues by delivering our digital skills training plan.
• Welcome new starters and support their success through engaging induction, onboarding, and operational readiness sessions.
• Champion our peer-led Digital Champions Network, helping to foster collaborative digital learning.
• Partner with departments and stations to address IT training needs, including tailoring solutions for unique requests.
• Assess training needs and measure the impact of your work to ensure we're always improving.
• Design and refresh engaging e-learning materials.
• Get involved in ICT projects and drive digital transformation initiatives.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Level 3 qualification in education and training or equivalent or demonstrable experience in a training environment
• Level 3 qualification in assessing vocational achievement or equivalent (this is a desirable qualification)
• Level 4 qualification in ICT or equivalent
• Microsoft Office Qualification
• Training design, delivery and methods e.g. classroom, e-learning, virtually
• Training evaluation and measuring the effectiveness of training
• How information systems and technology, in particular training in this area supports wider organisational objectives
• E-Learning platform monitoring and development
• Learning styles and learning needs
• Extensive use of working with ICT and systems in a customer service/training environment, particularly with Microsoft products

What We Offer in Return

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working hours.
• Agile working (60% office based).
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a temporary role / temporary promotion are attached.

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.