Digital Skills Coach (Students)
Ref: 2526/216
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £27,091 to £27,759 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including:
- 45 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
- Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
About the role
We're looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Digital Skills Coach to empower our students with the digital competencies they need to succeed in education and beyond. In this role, you will support students to use a wide range of digital tools, from Microsoft 365 and online research platforms to AI literacy. You'll also play a key role in the day-to-day running of our Learning & Research Centre (LRC), ensuring students and staff have access to the physical and digital resources they need.
About the person
- Experience in digital skills training or library/learning resource environments
- Strong digital literacy and excellent interpersonal skills
- A genuine passion for student confidence and independent learning
- At least Level 2 (GCSE) standard education; a professional qualification in Digital Skills or Library Services is desirable
About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.
We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Abby Parkin Assistant Director of Learning and Innovation at [email protected]
Staff benefits & Important notices
You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.
Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.
Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.
Closing date: 06 July 2026
Interview date: 17 July 2026
