Technology Apprentice

Contract: Fixed term (24 months), Full-time

Salary Range: £15,500 p.a. increasing to National Living Wage after 12 months in post.

Apprenticeship Details: 

The successful candidate will be supported to achieve a Level 3 Digital Support Technician apprenticeship.

Job Overview: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Technology Apprentice to work within the busy IT Team at University College Birmingham.  

With a keen interest in IT and the confidence to take a proactive approach in this customer-facing role, you will provide first line support to staff and students in relation to a variety of IT issues; both on campus and for those working remotely. 

You will have the opportunity to gain a wide range of IT skills and experience over the course of the programme within a busy IT Department. 

Alongside gaining valuable work experience, you will be supported to achieve a Level 3 Digital Support Technician apprenticeship (via the Digital Service Technician option). 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive and hardworking approach and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated team and an interest in emerging technologies is essential.  

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 26 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: Sunday 22 September 2024

Interview Dates: TBC

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.

Applications should comprise a CV with an accompanying letter expressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role.

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5^th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.

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