Information, Systems & Technology (IST) Trainer

Information, Systems & Technology (IST) Trainer

Contract Type: Temporary to 14 February 2027

Salary: Grade F Salary £37,280 per annum(pay award pending)

Location: Joint Training Centre

Hours: 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Closing date: midnight on 10 August 2026

About Us:

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service—we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do. 

About the Role:

Are you passionate about empowering others through digital learning? Join us as we drive ongoing improvement and digital transformation across our Service. You'll play a key role in shaping our commitment to digital excellence and staff development, all while working in an inclusive and agile environment where your contributions are truly valued.

What you'll do:

• Inspire and equip colleagues by delivering our digital skills training plan.
• Welcome new starters and support their success through engaging induction, onboarding, and operational readiness sessions.
• Champion our peer-led Digital Champions Network, helping to foster collaborative digital learning.
• Partner with departments and stations to address IT training needs, including tailoring solutions for unique requests.
• Assess training needs and measure the impact of your work to ensure we're always improving.
• Design and refresh engaging e-learning materials.
• Get involved in ICT projects and drive digital transformation initiatives.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• Level 3 qualification in education and training or equivalent or demonstrable experience in a training environment
• Level 3 qualification in assessing vocational achievement or equivalent (this is a desirable qualification)
• Level 4 qualification in ICT or equivalent
• Microsoft Office Qualification
• Training design, delivery and methods e.g. classroom, e-learning, virtually
• Training evaluation and measuring the effectiveness of training
• How information systems and technology, in particular training in this area supports wider organisational objectives
• E-Learning platform monitoring and development
• Learning styles and learning needs
• Extensive use of working with ICT and systems in a customer service/training environment, particularly with Microsoft products

What We Offer in Return:

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working hours.
• Agile working (60% office based).
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed expressions of interest is midnight on 10 August 2026.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 17 August 2026.