Digital Skills and Learning Lead Officer

Ziron Environmental Services, Inc.; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Glenrothes seeks a Digital Skills Lead Officer to guide digital transformation and champion staff development. The successful candidate will manage training initiatives, mentor new team members, and design cutting-edge learning programs to bolster digital capabilities. Ideal applicants will possess significant team management experience, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, blending home and office work.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Blended working arrangement

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing and developing a team.
• Ability to set targets and monitor performance.
• Experience in delivering digital skills training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team delivering digital skills programs.
• Foster a collaborative team environment.
• Design and deliver digital skills training.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Team management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent (SCQF Level 9)

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Monday 2 February 2026

Closing Date: Monday 19 January 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC9 £49,990.00 - £55,263.09

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Location: Fife House, Glenrothes/Hybrid

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resumé. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

Youll lead a dynamic team, supporting the development of digital skills across the organisation, with a particular focus on nurturing and developing less experienced officers and trainees.

We are ambitious for Fife, both for our communities and our workforce of around 18,500 employees. We recognise that being a digital Council can help us deliver greater opportunities for all aspects of the services and our aspiration is to have a digitally inclusive Fife.

Our employees are our greatest asset, and if we are to succeed in meeting our vision of a confident, successful, and fairer Fife, we need to develop a digital and data skilled workforce who are confident to work in new ways and who have the necessary skills.

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership in digital skills and learning across Fife Council, with a particular focus on championing digital transformation, digital leadership and leading the Digital Champions programme. As DSLT Lead Officer, you will not only drive the development and delivery of innovative training and learning initiatives but also play a pivotal role in mentoring and developing your team and the wider network of Digital Champions.

You will be responsible for steering collaborative project work and offering expert consultancy to meet Corporate and Directorate priorities in digital skills, learning, digital optimisation, and transformation. Central to your role is the empowerment and professional growth of less experienced officers, trainees, and Digital Champions, providing coaching, guidance, and support to help them reach their full potential and become effective advocates for digital change.

Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence. You will design, deliver, and evaluate transformational training programmes and activities, including courses, webinars, bitesize/micro learning, and other creative solutions. From initial concept through to implementation and ongoing improvement. Through your mentoring and team development efforts, you will ensure that both individual services and the wider organisation benefit from enhanced digital capability and a strong, supportive learning environment.

Your Main Duties Will Include

• Lead and manage a team responsible for delivering digital skills and learning programmes across Fife Council.
• Play a key role in developing less experienced officers and trainees, providing coaching, mentoring, and professional leadership to support their growth and confidence.
• Set clear targets, organise workloads, and ensure the team delivers on agreed priorities.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of digital skills training, ensuring programmes meet the needs of both individuals and the wider organisation.
• Work closely with partners and stakeholders to drive digital transformation and organisational development.

Youll Be Expected To

• Provide regular feedback and support to team members, helping them achieve their potential.
• Manage performance, attendance, and conduct, and support personal and team development.
• Ensure all DSLT Officers and Advisers have the knowledge and resources to deliver high-quality training.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of digital skills offerings and learning strategies.

The Person

Essential

• Considerable experience in managing and developing a team, including less experienced staff and trainees.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Educated to SCQF Level 9 (Degree or equivalent), ideally with a qualification in IT or management.
• Experience in project management and delivering digital skills training.
• Ability to organise and monitor team performance, set targets, and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a range of audiences.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive team culture.

Desirable

• Experience in designing and delivering digital skills training.
• Knowledge of contract management and procurement.

Other Requirements

• Registration with a regulatory body or PVG scheme membership may be required.
• Ability to travel within Fife.

Further Information

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As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a blended working arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.

For further information please contact: Fi Williams -

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