Facilitator - Digital Skills
Digital Skills Facilitator
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
The Brent Digital Skills Hub supports both local residents and employers to improve their digital skills in order to increase inclusivity in the digital world and the digital workplace. We offer a range of free digital skills courses from the very basics such as keyboard and mouse skills to word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, right through to advanced IT User.
The post holder will facilitate learning using a variety of digital applications and to support and guide students.
The Person
We are looking for an individual with the experience of facilitating IT courses for adults.
You should have up-to-date knowledge and experience of computer software packages, including, but not limited to, Microsoft, social media and internet, as well as online learning packages.
Closing Date: 21 August 2024 (23:59)
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
The Brent Digital Skills Hub supports both local residents and employers to improve their digital skills in order to increase inclusivity in the digital world and the digital workplace. We offer a range of free digital skills courses from the very basics such as keyboard and mouse skills to word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, right through to advanced IT User.
The post holder will facilitate learning using a variety of digital applications and to support and guide students.
The Person
We are looking for an individual with the experience of facilitating IT courses for adults.
You should have up-to-date knowledge and experience of computer software packages, including, but not limited to, Microsoft, social media and internet, as well as online learning packages.
Closing Date: 21 August 2024 (23:59)
Additional Information
Location: Brent Start Adult Learning Centre
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk