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Job Description

Digital Inclusion Officer
£35,520- £36,585 per annum
2 permanent posts

These positions have a vital role in the work to change residents' lives through digital access (devices, connectivity and training) and by being an advocate for digital inclusion internally and externally, selling the benefits to residents and partners.

Based in the library service the role will work with other council services, VCSO and local businesses to deliver access to digital devices, connectivity and appropriate digital skills. This will include embedding of digital device lending; promotion of resources available in libraries and VCSO hubs; skills and training programmes in libraries; growing a borough-wide network of digital champions; and supporting the delivery of the Newham Digital Inclusion Alliance.

The candidate will have an excellent understanding of the digital inclusion work carried out by public libraries; have experience of delivering customer-focused activity relating to digital skills; have experience of training frontline teams and volunteers and will be passionate about the role of libraries and digital skills in improving the lives of residents.

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Closing date: 2nd August 2026

Additional Information

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