Digital Inclusion Ambassador

Digital Inclusion Ambassador

• Job Type: Temporary, Part-time
• Location: Bury Council, BL9 0EJ
• Duration: 5 months
• Pay: £ 13.05 per hour
• Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 15:30pm, Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm

Join Bury Council as a Digital Inclusion Ambassador and play a pivotal role in promoting digital inclusion across the borough. This position offers the opportunity to work flexibly, including outside normal working hours, to support the community effectively.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Represent the Council’s digital inclusion agenda at various events and workshops, promoting the benefits of digital skills and training.
• Respond to digital inclusion enquiries and signpost residents to appropriate digital support services and online resources.
• Support the delivery, uptake, and evaluation of digital projects and programmes, ensuring their success and community impact.
• Engage with the community through social media, press releases, and direct interactions to advocate for digital inclusion.
• Provide basic IT support and troubleshooting, including setting up and resolving issues with hardware and software.
• Develop and maintain partnerships to expand the network of digital champions, enhancing digital skills across the borough.
• Organise and attend meetings, manage data entry, and perform clerical duties as required to support digital inclusion initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in community engagement or a similar role, with a focus on digital inclusion preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT hardware and software, with the ability to provide basic technical support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer applications.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of the role, including working outside normal hours when necessary.
• 25 Hours a week, Monday to Friday

If you are interested in this role, please send your updated cv to