Technology Advisor - fixed term

We aim to drive up the employment rate of people with sight loss and tackle the barriers they face. 

You'll work as part of a small team, delivering Technology training programmes to blind and partially sighted people to help them secure and sustain employment and training.  

You’ll also be responsible for conducting internal assessments and verification as per the UK-recognised awarding organisation’s policies and procedures. 

You’ll have IT Training experience coupled with excellent communication and organisation skills, ideally acquired in the employment sector.   

You’ll be proactive in contributing to the development of the service.  

To express your interest in this role, please click apply online and upload your supporting statement, which evidences how you meet the criteria below. You should do this by describing, explaining and giving specific examples of your achievements. This may include experiences from employment, personal interests or education.

Essential criteria

Qualifications Required: 

Essential: ICT Qualification equivalent to Degree Level. 

Minimum European Computer Driving Licence or demonstrated equivalent. 

Skills and Experience Required:  

Essential:  

• Achieved or willing to work towards an appropriate Assessors award. (For example, Level 3 Qualification in Education and Training (NI).    

• Experience of using a range of hardware, software and mobile technology   

• Experience in developing, preparing for, and running workshops/training sessions and demonstrations for individuals and groups.   
• Experience delivering training in an ICT training environment. 

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

For more information on our available benefits, please visit our Benefits of Working at RNIB page. 

How to Apply

If you'd like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online, uploading your CV and supporting statement, telling us how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.