Desktop Developer - AD2583RNB

Start Date: As soon as possible

Applications are invited for an experienced and highly motivated Desktop Developer to join our established IT Services Team at the University of St Andrew, the Top Ranked University in the United Kingdom as stated in The Guardian University Guide 2023.

The University is fully committed to exploiting technology to improve staff and student experience and has Digital as one of five strategic pillars.  This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key contributor in the development of a modern digital infrastructure.

As a Desktop Developer, you will be part of the Desktop Team who are responsible for developing and maintaining a functional and secure end user computer provision at our world class institution. You will need excellent problem-solving skills and a thorough knowledge of Windows and macOS administration and architecture. If you’re also passionate about security and data protection, we’d love to meet you.

You would be part of team responsible for the provision of packaged software to staff and students across Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Supporting and using tools such as SCCM, InTune AppsAnywhere and Jamf. The successful candidate will also provide 3rd line support as required.

We are making a substantial investment in people who are forward thinking, able to inspire and drive a high-performance culture and work effectively with minimal supervision.

In addition to the excellent working environment, we have a great range of benefits including: - 

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/employeebenefits/
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate
• Employee benefits including access to sports (subsidised membership costs), library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and relocation support: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/employeebenefits/

Before an appointment can be confirmed, you will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Ben Holme, email: ben.holme@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 464004.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Closing Date: 10 April 2023

Please quote ref: AD2583RNB

Further Particulars: AD2583RNB FPs.doc

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