IT Technical Trainer

About the University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

This role will be aligned to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Contract, which is led by the University of Sunderland to support various Skills Programmes which form part of the commercial portfolio. The funding from the Shared Prosperity Fund bid will see this area continue to grow and this post will play a supporting role in the delivery of this portfolio. The successful role holder will be passionate about training, developing, engaging, and inspiring learners to achieve. They will be responsible for providing high-quality training to learners on IT technical and desktop application courses and support contract targets to meet project outcomes.

About the role

The University of Sunderland and several other partners recently secured a UK Shared Prosperity Fund Project to develop a wide and holistic suit of provision, designed to support businesses and individuals in Sunderland.

MTC is a training provider offering a range of accredited and non-accredited courses in a wide range of Technical IT, Desktop Applications, Business Management and Leadership courses, as well as a portfolio of Apprenticeship Programmes.

Due to the anticipated extensive demand for IT technical and desktop application training within the project, we are looking to appoint an experienced IT Trainer to support training delivery.

Please note this is a fixed term post until 31/03/2025.

What you can bring

As a Technical IT Trainer, you will have experience of delivering official vendor specific programmes, as well as developing and delivering bespoke training to meet employer requirements. The role requires you to hold relevant teaching/training and assessor qualifications or substantial experience of training in the technical IT field, and MCT certification is desirable. You will have experience of training across a wide range of Microsoft 365 Applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access at levels 1 to 3.

What we can offer you

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our generous pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• For those with young children, our on-site nursery offers exceptional care and education for children from birth to school age, operating throughout the year.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Monday 5^th August 2024 (23.59 GMT).

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact [email protected]

Closing Date: 03 Oct 2024

Team: Support

Salary: £37,100 to £44,263 per annum