Job Description

About The Role

Do you have passion, drive, and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, developing skills, and helping individuals realise their potential? If you are dedicated to shaping the next generation of IT professionals, PETA want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

At PETA, we are looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We work with some of the largest businesses on the South Coast to develop the IT Specialists of the future. Our apprenticeship programmes and corporate training schemes have helped thousands of people further their careers and go on to be hugely successful.



Due to continued business growth, we are now looking to expand our team through to recruitment of a new IT Technical Trainer / Learning and Development Coach at our conference centre in Cosham, Portsmouth. This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, however part-time hours would be considered.

Your New Role

Joining our team in this hybrid role as IT Technical Trainer / Learning and Development Coach, you will be responsible for providing high quality training to apprentices, while supporting them through their learning and development journey. The role will include a blend of classroom delivery, individual apprenticeship coaching and marking submissions combined with developing digital learning resources. The role will focus on:


Developing training modules, manuals, guides, and presentations that are user-friendly and easily comprehensible Creating and delivering digital E-Learning modules and content Customising training programs to meet the specific needs and skill levels of different target audiences Providing clear explanations and demonstrations of software functionalities and features, ensuring participants grasp concepts effectively Responsible for courses being added and managed on our LMS system Providing ongoing support to trainees, addressing questions, troubleshooting issues, and offering guidance related to software usage. Marking work when necessary Write clear and concise educational content, ensuring it is age-appropriate, engaging, and accessible to the target audience Design curriculum frameworks, units, lesson plans, and instructional sequences that align with educational goals and standards Customise educational content to cater to diverse learners, including different age groups, learning styles, and abilities Create formative and summative assessments, including quizzes, tests, projects, and rubrics, to evaluate student understanding and progress

Could this be the ideal role for me?

At PETA, we can promise you that no two days are the same. Every day will bring fresh ideas, challenges, and collaborations. If you thrive in a fast-paced role where you can truly make an impact, this could be the ideal role for you. To be successful as an IT Technical Trainer, you will require the following skills and qualifications:


Teaching qualifications and a genuine passion for education Proven teaching experience Expertise in training on servers, system administration, cyber security, networking, and Python Good communication and presentation skills Full driving licence and use of own car - highly desirable

About Us

Why join PETA?

We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best. This is reflected in our commitment to providing ongoing training and support throughout your career with us. Joining the PETA team as an IT Technical Trainer, you will be offered a great package which includes:


World-class training and personal development 34 Days annual leave (including 8 public holidays) Attractive pension with employer contributions (4% employee / 4% employer) Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to buy / sell annual leave Life assurance Free onsite parking Annual charity day Fantastic discounts with charity worker discount scheme

PETA have been rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023 and have a great foundation to continue to elevate the standard of training provided in the Solent region. With 50 years' experience of delivering corporate and apprenticeship training, it is time for us to look to the future and take our business to the next level.


Our commitment to safeguarding our learners is paramount. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we are looking for staff who share this belief. Successful applicants will be required to comply with keeping children safe in education and will be subject to a DBS check.

If you want to be part of our success and truly make a difference, we want to hear from you. Click APPLY below to start your journey with PETA as an IT Technical Trainer.