Tom H.

💻 Digital Skills Trainer | 🧠 Mental Health First Aider | 🏆 2026 Unison National & East Midlands College Champion Award Winner | 🏆 2026 TeacherMatic Silver Award for Outstanding Use of AI in Education | Nottm College

West Bridgford, England, United Kingdom

About

With over 12 years’ experience across IT, education, journalism, customer service, administration, and libraries, I am driven by a strong belief that technology should empower people, not overwhelm them. As a neurodivergent professional with Asperger’s, I bring a thoughtful, structured, and detail‑focused approach to my work, alongside a deep empathy for those who may feel anxious or unsure when navigating digital systems. As a Digital Skills Trainer at Nottingham College, I support staff through practical Microsoft and IT training delivered in one‑to‑one and group settings, as well as CPD sessions across the college that build confidence and everyday digital skills. I am also one of the College’s 50 Mental Health First Aiders, offering support, encouraging open conversations, and contributing to a workplace culture where people feel safe, understood, and valued. Certified across Microsoft, Google, Adobe, and Apple education tools, I am committed to continuous learning and sharing knowledge in clear, accessible ways that make a meaningful difference for staff, learners, and colleagues. My long‑term goal is to train as an adult teacher, building on my experience in digital skills, inclusion, and wellbeing to support confident, lifelong learning.

Experience

  • Digital Skills Trainer at Nottingham College
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Supporting staff with IT and Microsoft Training

  • Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (1 yr 11 mos)
    • IT Service Desk Technical Support Assistant
      Sep 2022 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Clinical Applications Support Officer
      Aug 2023 - Apr 2024 · 9 mos

      Secondment position

  • Student Administrative Assistant at LD Training Services Limited
    Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 · 2 mos

  • Administrative Assistant at Autism East Midlands
    Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 · 5 mos

  • Nottingham College (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • IT Service Desk Analyst
      Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 · 6 mos

    • Library Assistant
      Aug 2017 - Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Learning Facilitator
      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo