IT Trainer – Ayrshire

Position

Digital Skills/IT (Information Technology) Trainer – Ayr, Irvine, Kilmarnock

Home working with frequent travel across Ayr, Irvine, Kilmarnock

4 days / 28 hours per week

£24,000 per annum, working 4 days per week (full-time equivalent is £30,000)

February 2026

14 months, fixed term contract

Join a meaningful UK-wide initiative powered by Ability Net 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.

• Training and facilitation experience:
  Proven experience in delivering group and 1:1 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.
• 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 & 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.

• 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. 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.

• Location: This role is only open to applicants based in the specified region, due to the geographic scope of delivery (see Appendix 1 of the Job Description for a map of the area covered). Access to reliable transport is essential. Please clearly indicate your location when you apply.
• 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.
• Please note: Only applications that clearly meet the stated criteria will be considered i.e. a cover letter covering the required points and a separate CV. We are only able to provide feedback to candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

In order to apply for this role, Ability Net require a Cover Letter and CV. Please upload your documents and complete the form on our website to apply:

In addition to including your reasons for applying for this role, you must answer the following three questions in your cover letter. Please use a maximum of 300 words per answer.

• What motivates you to support older and disabled people to build skills and confidence around digital technology?
• Share an example of how you’ve helped an individual or group learn a new digital skill – either formally or…