Job Title: IT Trainer - Defence Sector
Location: [Bristol - with travel]
Employment Type: Contract
Security Clearance: [MOD SC / DV or eligibility to obtain]
Market rates
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced IT Trainer to design, develop, and deliver high-quality IT training solutions to military personnel across a range of technical domains. The successful candidate will conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA), produce and deliver engaging classroom-based training, and ensure learners gain practical and theoretical competence in digital, hardware, software, and common applications. Familiarity with Defence or MOD environments is essential for contextualising training within military operations.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify learner requirements and gaps.
Design and develop modular, adaptable courseware tailored to Defence-specific IT environments.
Deliver face-to-face, classroom-based training across a spectrum of IT areas including:
Digital literacy
Operating systems (Windows, Linux)
Networking fundamentals
Hardware and peripherals
Software applications (Office 365, SharePoint, bespoke Defence systems)
Cybersecurity awareness
Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust content or methods accordingly.
Provide post-training support and follow-up to ensure knowledge retention and operational readiness.
Maintain accurate training records and provide feedback to stakeholders.
Liaise with technical teams, project managers, and Defence training leads to ensure course alignment with operational goals.
Essential Skills and Experience
Proven experience in IT training delivery, ideally in a military or Defence setting.
Strong understanding across a broad range of IT disciplines (hardware, software, digital, applications).
Experience delivering training to learners with varied levels of technical knowledge.
Competent in designing and delivering engaging, hands-on classroom training sessions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with uniformed personnel.
Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience.
Desirable Qualifications
Training or education certifications (e.g. CompTIA CTT+, TAP, PTLLS/Level 3 Award in Education & Training).
Relevant IT certifications (e.g. CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified, ITIL).
Prior military service or direct experience training within Defence.
Familiarity with MOD training standards, JSP 822, or DSAT methodology.
Other Requirements
Eligible for or currently holding UK Security Clearance (SC or above).
Willingness to travel to various military sites
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
