IT Trainer

LA International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected IT recruitment agency in the UK is seeking experienced IT Trainers to design and deliver training courses in information technology. The role requires a strong background in training design, excellent communication skills, and the ability to conduct assessments. Responsibilities include analyzing training needs, creating training materials, and delivering programs both in person and online. This contract is for an initial duration of 6 months, mostly remote with travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing training courses for various skill levels.
• Ability to conduct performance assessments.
• Knowledge of advanced technology applications for training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs analysis to define skill sets.
• Design training programs for various skill levels.
• Deliver training programs both in person and online.

Skills

Training design

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

PC maintenance

Online safety

Job description

REQUIRED: IT Trainers

Location: North UK, mostly remote with travel to customer sites.

Duration: 6 month initial contract.

IR35 Status: Outside.

IT trainers design and deliver training courses in information technology both in person and online. You may support learners on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, or by facilitating large group training sessions.

Possible training areas include:

• How to use common desktop applications such as Microsoft Office
• PC maintenance
• How to use company‑specific applications
• Online safety
• How to use internet browsers to manage everyday tasks (e.g., find information, shop, manage money)
• Advanced technology such as programming or web design, processing skills like project management, and specialist applications

Responsibilities

• Carry out a training needs analysis and define the skill sets needed to perform different roles.
• Conduct performance assessments to identify skills gaps between current and desired learner skill levels.
• Design training programmes appropriate to the skills needed—beginner, intermediate or advanced.
• Develop a mix of formal and informal development activities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive training materials such as handouts, manuals, quick guides, exercises, videos and blog posts.
• Prepare the learning environment and resources, including setting up IT equipment where appropriate.
• Deliver training programmes both in person and online.
• Ensure that the learning environment and resources support learner needs.
• Support and coach learners using a range of learning technologies.
• Motivate and mentor learners so they are invested in their own development.
• Answer learner queries, provide advice on further learning resources and troubleshoot issues.
• Collect feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and learning outcomes.
• Update training based on course evaluations, removing old content or creating new content.
• Liaise with partners (e.g., external course providers, employers, examining bodies, professional institutes) to fulfil the skills needs of an organisation.
• Develop peer networks to keep up to date with current thinking.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, learner development and resource allocation.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.