This role involves:
Being the first point of contact to receive and log incidents/service requests from customers via telephone, email and customer service desk and processing accordingly.
Providing first and second line diagnosis, resolution and technical support.
Working as part of a busy, customer focussed team in a technically challenging environment to provide all ICT related services across the group structure.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a 1st and 2nd line support role with good all-round technical knowledge of ICT in a multi-site environment and ability to analyse and successfully resolve complex problems. You will also possess excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, customer service and interpersonal skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of data protection principles.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Support Team Leader, the post holder will be part of the ICT team who provide ICT related services across the WATMOS group in Walsall and London.
The work of the post holder will directly impact upon services that support front line services, their continuity and delivery.
The post holder will be required to function effectively in a busy, customer focussed and technically challenging environment providing 1st and 2nd Line technical support.
We are genuinely proud of our diversity, our people, our values, our homes and our achievements and you will support our ongoing evolution.
In line with our ethos as an organisation we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation with a sense of belonging, where everyone knows their opinions matter and their talents can be fully utilised. We encourage applications from those of all backgrounds and strongly value having a workforce that includes people who have different life experiences.
May 01, 2024
Full time
This role involves:
Being the first point of contact to receive and log incidents/service requests from customers via telephone, email and customer service desk and processing accordingly.
Providing first and second line diagnosis, resolution and technical support.
Working as part of a busy, customer focussed team in a technically challenging environment to provide all ICT related services across the group structure.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a 1st and 2nd line support role with good all-round technical knowledge of ICT in a multi-site environment and ability to analyse and successfully resolve complex problems. You will also possess excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, customer service and interpersonal skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of data protection principles.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Support Team Leader, the post holder will be part of the ICT team who provide ICT related services across the WATMOS group in Walsall and London.
The work of the post holder will directly impact upon services that support front line services, their continuity and delivery.
The post holder will be required to function effectively in a busy, customer focussed and technically challenging environment providing 1st and 2nd Line technical support.
We are genuinely proud of our diversity, our people, our values, our homes and our achievements and you will support our ongoing evolution.
In line with our ethos as an organisation we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation with a sense of belonging, where everyone knows their opinions matter and their talents can be fully utilised. We encourage applications from those of all backgrounds and strongly value having a workforce that includes people who have different life experiences.
This will be a site-based job at either Leatherhead or Harwich, with travel required to our other UK sites.
The main responsibilities are as follows:
Phone and Email Support: Answering requests from employees to diagnose and resolve their IT problems.
Ticket Handling: Logging all incoming requests and problem reports in our ticketing system. Documenting all actions taken and solutions provided.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Analysing and resolving IT issues, including hardware, software and network problems. Assisting with the installation, configuration and updating of software.
User Training: Providing guidance and training to employees to prevent common issues and improve understanding of IT systems.
Collaboration with Other Teams: Working closely with other IT teams to resolve complex issues and ensure effective communication.
Documentation and Reporting: Updating knowledge databases and creating reports on common issues and solutions.
Infrastructure Support: Troubleshoot, support & maintain servers and network switches.
Microsoft System Center Config Manager: Manage clients, software packages, updates and OS deployment task sequences.
Qualification/Skills/Experience
Completed education or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows 10, 11 & Windows Server Operating Systems) and office software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
Experience with Cisco IOS Switches (not required but would be advantageous).
Experience with Microsoft 365 Administration, including Intune, Defender and Exchange.
Experience with Microsoft Config Manager.
Experience with scripting languages, including PowerShell, VB and batch files.
Experience with helpdesk or ticketing systems.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
Team player with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
Willingness to engage in continuous learning and adapt to new technologies.
Ability to multi-task and meet defined deadlines.
Benefits include:
25 days holiday per year
Healthcare/EAP Scheme
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
This will be a site-based job at either Leatherhead or Harwich, with travel required to our other UK sites.
The main responsibilities are as follows:
Phone and Email Support: Answering requests from employees to diagnose and resolve their IT problems.
Ticket Handling: Logging all incoming requests and problem reports in our ticketing system. Documenting all actions taken and solutions provided.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Analysing and resolving IT issues, including hardware, software and network problems. Assisting with the installation, configuration and updating of software.
User Training: Providing guidance and training to employees to prevent common issues and improve understanding of IT systems.
Collaboration with Other Teams: Working closely with other IT teams to resolve complex issues and ensure effective communication.
Documentation and Reporting: Updating knowledge databases and creating reports on common issues and solutions.
Infrastructure Support: Troubleshoot, support & maintain servers and network switches.
Microsoft System Center Config Manager: Manage clients, software packages, updates and OS deployment task sequences.
Qualification/Skills/Experience
Completed education or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows 10, 11 & Windows Server Operating Systems) and office software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
Experience with Cisco IOS Switches (not required but would be advantageous).
Experience with Microsoft 365 Administration, including Intune, Defender and Exchange.
Experience with Microsoft Config Manager.
Experience with scripting languages, including PowerShell, VB and batch files.
Experience with helpdesk or ticketing systems.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
Team player with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
Willingness to engage in continuous learning and adapt to new technologies.
Ability to multi-task and meet defined deadlines.
Benefits include:
25 days holiday per year
Healthcare/EAP Scheme
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
About us Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We're obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands. Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest.
With a total of 15 incredible venues throughout the UK, we have ambitious plans, never standing still, we are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means we’re always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family.
The Role
As an IT Manager, you will be working in the Red Engine Technology team, managing the supply and support of infrastructure services and IT support to our UK and International Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues and Head offices.
Our technology is pivotal to the success of the business. The role requires a positive, dedicated individual who will be a proud ambassador of the Red Engine, Flight Club and Electric Shuffle brands.
Reporting to the Head of IT, and working alongside the Technical Support Manager, Integration Manager, and our Technology partners, this is an exciting opportunity in a fast paced rapidly growing business.
An important part of our work is carried out in venue in a live social environment. This requires effective communication and social skills to manage and communicate with both technical and non-technical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the provision of day to day IT support to both Head Office and our Venue teams
Provide technical IT support for projects across the business
Prioritise, manage and delegate IT support desk tickets
Maintain the relationship with our IT and technology suppliers
Manage the procurement, configuration and installation of Infrastructure and IT equipment for new venues and office locations
Own the new starter and leaver process, managing hardware and software supply and provisioning
Work with our IT partners to ensure IT Security and disaster recovery best practices are implemented and maintained, minimising the risk to the business of IT failure or compromise
Install, maintain and troubleshoot software systems required to manage and monitor our environments, alongside our IT partners.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
At least 3 years hands-on experience implementing, administering and supporting Windows Server 2016 - 2022 environments/ Active Directory / Microsoft 365 suite / Azure / SharePoint / Microsoft Teams in a 3rd line capacity.
At least 5 years experience supporting Windows and Mac end user devices, both deskside and remotely.
At least 3 years configuring switching, Firewalls and WiFi with a strong understanding of Internet Connectivity, VLANS, routing, DNS, DHCP and VPNs
Experience implenting and maintaining Cyber Security best practices, including MFA, Endpoint Protection and email security
Preferred
JIRA Administration and Ticket management
Experience of Macrium Site manager, and supporting Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Vectorworks and other design packages.
Experience supporting Hospitality specific IT platforms such as Zonal, Fourth and Flow.
Values
To succeed, the role holder will demonstrate our values in everything they do:
Innovative: Our edge is our innovation – we stay one step ahead because we are always looking to invent and improve. We are bold, creative, pioneering and fearless. Got an idea? Share it!
Passionate: We’re not like other workplaces – there’s no need to hold back here. We’re a full throttle, high energy, total commitment bunch, and we throw everything we’ve got into giving our customers the best time possible.
Warm: We’re all about people. A fundamental part of our customer's having fun is us being welcoming, hospitable and attentive. We hold the key to their experience!
Together: We are a family. We work with each other, and we support each other; we win together, and we lose together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us.
Jan 23, 2024
Full time
About us Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We're obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands. Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest.
With a total of 15 incredible venues throughout the UK, we have ambitious plans, never standing still, we are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means we’re always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family.
The Role
As an IT Manager, you will be working in the Red Engine Technology team, managing the supply and support of infrastructure services and IT support to our UK and International Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues and Head offices.
Our technology is pivotal to the success of the business. The role requires a positive, dedicated individual who will be a proud ambassador of the Red Engine, Flight Club and Electric Shuffle brands.
Reporting to the Head of IT, and working alongside the Technical Support Manager, Integration Manager, and our Technology partners, this is an exciting opportunity in a fast paced rapidly growing business.
An important part of our work is carried out in venue in a live social environment. This requires effective communication and social skills to manage and communicate with both technical and non-technical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the provision of day to day IT support to both Head Office and our Venue teams
Provide technical IT support for projects across the business
Prioritise, manage and delegate IT support desk tickets
Maintain the relationship with our IT and technology suppliers
Manage the procurement, configuration and installation of Infrastructure and IT equipment for new venues and office locations
Own the new starter and leaver process, managing hardware and software supply and provisioning
Work with our IT partners to ensure IT Security and disaster recovery best practices are implemented and maintained, minimising the risk to the business of IT failure or compromise
Install, maintain and troubleshoot software systems required to manage and monitor our environments, alongside our IT partners.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
At least 3 years hands-on experience implementing, administering and supporting Windows Server 2016 - 2022 environments/ Active Directory / Microsoft 365 suite / Azure / SharePoint / Microsoft Teams in a 3rd line capacity.
At least 5 years experience supporting Windows and Mac end user devices, both deskside and remotely.
At least 3 years configuring switching, Firewalls and WiFi with a strong understanding of Internet Connectivity, VLANS, routing, DNS, DHCP and VPNs
Experience implenting and maintaining Cyber Security best practices, including MFA, Endpoint Protection and email security
Preferred
JIRA Administration and Ticket management
Experience of Macrium Site manager, and supporting Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Vectorworks and other design packages.
Experience supporting Hospitality specific IT platforms such as Zonal, Fourth and Flow.
Values
To succeed, the role holder will demonstrate our values in everything they do:
Innovative: Our edge is our innovation – we stay one step ahead because we are always looking to invent and improve. We are bold, creative, pioneering and fearless. Got an idea? Share it!
Passionate: We’re not like other workplaces – there’s no need to hold back here. We’re a full throttle, high energy, total commitment bunch, and we throw everything we’ve got into giving our customers the best time possible.
Warm: We’re all about people. A fundamental part of our customer's having fun is us being welcoming, hospitable and attentive. We hold the key to their experience!
Together: We are a family. We work with each other, and we support each other; we win together, and we lose together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us.
We are looking for a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer to join a well-established and fast-growing IT Services, Solutions and Consultancy practice.
We're a team of dedicated IT professionals looking for someone to join the team and continue our mission of providing world-class IT services to a diverse and expanding list of clients.
You should have at least 4 years working in a commercial IT Support environment - preferably within a Managed Service Provider. You must have an enthusiastic and ambitious attitude towards work, be someone who enjoys working with a variety of different technologies and who can hit the ground running.
You will be responsible for providing technical support for Enable Technology's Managed Service customers with the aim of fixing all incidents or escalating to the 3rd line engineering team if required. You will also be required to perform a variety of proactive tasks which will help maximise customer's up-time, perform root-cause analysis and prevent reoccurring issues. This may include resolving more complex monitoring alerts, deploying the latest security updates, system maintenance and upgrading customer systems. Desired skills include:
Remote / On Site Support, Ticket management, Experience working in an ITIL environment.
Microsoft Office 365 services – experience in all aspects of Microsoft 365 migration and implementation highly desired.
Email services (Exchange, Exchange Online, Mimecast, Gmail)
MDM Solutions (Intune, Jamf)
SharePoint Online and Teams setup and configuration
Microsoft Azure administration
Hosted Telephony
Windows Server, GPO, AD, File Servers and any other server roles.
Deployment and implementation of new workstations and network hardware across multiple remote sites.
General desktop support, Hardware\software diagnosis and break fix.
Windows OS 7,8 and 10
DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN, Routing, VPN and WAN.
Interest and exposure to security (Firewalls, Windows security – server and workstation)
If you feel you have the technical knowledge and experience stated, then please apply for the role ASAP.
What you can expect from us in return:
At Enable Technology, we think it's important to look after our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, supportive teams and a real chance to progress your career, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Holiday : 22 days' holiday rising to 25 days with length of service
Birthdays : A free day’s holiday on your birthday (or nearest Friday/Monday)
Hybrid Working : A minimum of 1 day per week home working
Socials: Quarterly work socials and weekly team lunches
Top tech : We don't just keep out services and solutions for our customers; that means best-of-breed software and hardware for all our staff
Training : A tailored training plan including official vendor certifications
Why choose a career with Enable Technology?
At Enable we have several goals. We're on a mission to become one of the UK's best and biggest MSPs and want to continue to grow. We're a leading Managed Service Provider and want to keep expanding our product portfolio and customer base. But most importantly of all, we want to continue to provide the very best technological solutions to our customers in order to help them achieve their business goals.
Enable recognises the importance in creating an environment that supports personal development to enable individuals to reach their full potential. With so many varied roles across the Company, an excellent Apprenticeship Scheme and various training and development programmes available, at Enable Technology the opportunities for growth are endless.
NO RECRUITERS PLEASE
Dec 18, 2023
Full time
We are looking for a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer to join a well-established and fast-growing IT Services, Solutions and Consultancy practice.
We're a team of dedicated IT professionals looking for someone to join the team and continue our mission of providing world-class IT services to a diverse and expanding list of clients.
You should have at least 4 years working in a commercial IT Support environment - preferably within a Managed Service Provider. You must have an enthusiastic and ambitious attitude towards work, be someone who enjoys working with a variety of different technologies and who can hit the ground running.
You will be responsible for providing technical support for Enable Technology's Managed Service customers with the aim of fixing all incidents or escalating to the 3rd line engineering team if required. You will also be required to perform a variety of proactive tasks which will help maximise customer's up-time, perform root-cause analysis and prevent reoccurring issues. This may include resolving more complex monitoring alerts, deploying the latest security updates, system maintenance and upgrading customer systems. Desired skills include:
Remote / On Site Support, Ticket management, Experience working in an ITIL environment.
Microsoft Office 365 services – experience in all aspects of Microsoft 365 migration and implementation highly desired.
Email services (Exchange, Exchange Online, Mimecast, Gmail)
MDM Solutions (Intune, Jamf)
SharePoint Online and Teams setup and configuration
Microsoft Azure administration
Hosted Telephony
Windows Server, GPO, AD, File Servers and any other server roles.
Deployment and implementation of new workstations and network hardware across multiple remote sites.
General desktop support, Hardware\software diagnosis and break fix.
Windows OS 7,8 and 10
DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN, Routing, VPN and WAN.
Interest and exposure to security (Firewalls, Windows security – server and workstation)
If you feel you have the technical knowledge and experience stated, then please apply for the role ASAP.
What you can expect from us in return:
At Enable Technology, we think it's important to look after our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, supportive teams and a real chance to progress your career, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Holiday : 22 days' holiday rising to 25 days with length of service
Birthdays : A free day’s holiday on your birthday (or nearest Friday/Monday)
Hybrid Working : A minimum of 1 day per week home working
Socials: Quarterly work socials and weekly team lunches
Top tech : We don't just keep out services and solutions for our customers; that means best-of-breed software and hardware for all our staff
Training : A tailored training plan including official vendor certifications
Why choose a career with Enable Technology?
At Enable we have several goals. We're on a mission to become one of the UK's best and biggest MSPs and want to continue to grow. We're a leading Managed Service Provider and want to keep expanding our product portfolio and customer base. But most importantly of all, we want to continue to provide the very best technological solutions to our customers in order to help them achieve their business goals.
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Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Castlefield Road, Reigate, UK
Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers? Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety? Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking someone to join them as a Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for.
Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects.
You will be using your knowledge and experience of CRM, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation, ftp, DOS scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be:
with the Granicus govService CRM platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues
integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices
creating and managing existing SQL databases
writing and maintaining PowerBI reports
supporting legacy batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and DOS scripting tools
working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects
troubleshoot third line support calls
You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kenton Reader, Business Improvement Team Leader on Tel: 01737 276764.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing Date: 16 October 2023
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Oct 04, 2023
Full time
Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers? Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety? Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking someone to join them as a Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for.
Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects.
You will be using your knowledge and experience of CRM, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation, ftp, DOS scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be:
with the Granicus govService CRM platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues
integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices
creating and managing existing SQL databases
writing and maintaining PowerBI reports
supporting legacy batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and DOS scripting tools
working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects
troubleshoot third line support calls
You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kenton Reader, Business Improvement Team Leader on Tel: 01737 276764.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing Date: 16 October 2023
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Database Administrator £28,500 - £30,500 FULL TIME 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options available. Based in Andover, Hampshire with hybrid work options considered.
Want to work with a team that does something worthwhile? We are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – and this has been recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
We are looking for someone who shares in our value of knowing our stuff to join our committed and friendly data team as a Database Administrator. Working with our team, you will show you care by supporting your colleagues as we increase our activities in our drive to beat macular disease. Specifically you will assist with developing and enhancing new and existing programs and reports; you will help identify and develop solutions that meet the needs of the growing Society; and you will learn to support our various departments in their usage of our Customer Relationship Management system.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable making it happen in a dynamic environment, using their adaptable approach to work to multi-task with ease. Someone who has proven SQL programming and query writing experience, is motivated, and thrives working collaboratively with their team. In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution. To find out more please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/benefits/
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
Please view the full job specification at: macularsociety.org/vacancies
To hear what our teams say about working here please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/what-our-teams-say/
Please address any questions by email to: james.price@macularsociety.org
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@macularsociety.org
Closing date: 20 September 2023
Interviews: 28 & 29 September 2023
Aug 24, 2023
Full time
Database Administrator £28,500 - £30,500 FULL TIME 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options available. Based in Andover, Hampshire with hybrid work options considered.
Want to work with a team that does something worthwhile? We are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – and this has been recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
We are looking for someone who shares in our value of knowing our stuff to join our committed and friendly data team as a Database Administrator. Working with our team, you will show you care by supporting your colleagues as we increase our activities in our drive to beat macular disease. Specifically you will assist with developing and enhancing new and existing programs and reports; you will help identify and develop solutions that meet the needs of the growing Society; and you will learn to support our various departments in their usage of our Customer Relationship Management system.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable making it happen in a dynamic environment, using their adaptable approach to work to multi-task with ease. Someone who has proven SQL programming and query writing experience, is motivated, and thrives working collaboratively with their team. In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution. To find out more please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/benefits/
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
Please view the full job specification at: macularsociety.org/vacancies
To hear what our teams say about working here please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/what-our-teams-say/
Please address any questions by email to: james.price@macularsociety.org
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@macularsociety.org
Closing date: 20 September 2023
Interviews: 28 & 29 September 2023
Department: IT Location: Hybrid working between our head office (Aldgate, London) and home Hours of Work: 37.5 hours a week Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum Closing date: Monday 7th August at 10am Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays) Benefits: Pension – 8% contribution Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Background:
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.
About the role:
The IT team plays an integral part in driving a rapidly expanding Dementia UK forward, from supplying equipment and managing our internal support function to leading on digital strategy. Our vision is to create a ‘Digital Dementia UK’ to transform business processes with technology, harness the power of the organisation’s data to create real insight and use innovation to support our Admiral Nurses in an ever-changing technological landscape.
The First Line Support Technician is the first line escalation point for all IT support queries (excluding those relating to clinical software). You will work with the Second and Third line Support Technicians, our Managed Service Provider, the Service Desk and Performance Manager and over 200 users to maintain and monitor IT systems including remote working solutions. You will understand and resolve technical issues in a prompt and professional manner and judge when to escalate to 2nd line, to keep the service running smoothly, therefore the ability to always provide great customer service, have solid technical knowledge and high IT admin skills is essential.
You will have proven experience in delivering at a high level and be at SFIA competency Level 3 for Incident management. Experience working in an IT Support/Helpdesk/Service Desk OR equivalent industry certification (CompTIA or Microsoft Certified) is highly desired.
This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and fully supportive team to deliver a high-quality IT service in an ever-changing technological environment.
Our Culture and benefits:
We value our people so it’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to not only use but develop your skills.
We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package including 33 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 8% pensions contribution alongside an environment where you can collaborate, be respected and thrive.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate difference, individuality, and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK are proud to be Disability Confident Committed.
Jul 25, 2023
Full time
Department: IT Location: Hybrid working between our head office (Aldgate, London) and home Hours of Work: 37.5 hours a week Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum Closing date: Monday 7th August at 10am Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays) Benefits: Pension – 8% contribution Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Background:
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.
About the role:
The IT team plays an integral part in driving a rapidly expanding Dementia UK forward, from supplying equipment and managing our internal support function to leading on digital strategy. Our vision is to create a ‘Digital Dementia UK’ to transform business processes with technology, harness the power of the organisation’s data to create real insight and use innovation to support our Admiral Nurses in an ever-changing technological landscape.
The First Line Support Technician is the first line escalation point for all IT support queries (excluding those relating to clinical software). You will work with the Second and Third line Support Technicians, our Managed Service Provider, the Service Desk and Performance Manager and over 200 users to maintain and monitor IT systems including remote working solutions. You will understand and resolve technical issues in a prompt and professional manner and judge when to escalate to 2nd line, to keep the service running smoothly, therefore the ability to always provide great customer service, have solid technical knowledge and high IT admin skills is essential.
You will have proven experience in delivering at a high level and be at SFIA competency Level 3 for Incident management. Experience working in an IT Support/Helpdesk/Service Desk OR equivalent industry certification (CompTIA or Microsoft Certified) is highly desired.
This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and fully supportive team to deliver a high-quality IT service in an ever-changing technological environment.
Our Culture and benefits:
We value our people so it’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to not only use but develop your skills.
We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package including 33 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 8% pensions contribution alongside an environment where you can collaborate, be respected and thrive.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate difference, individuality, and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK are proud to be Disability Confident Committed.
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
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Jul 03, 2023
Full time
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
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The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys.
The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background.
The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365.
Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission.
The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Principal responsibilities and duties
Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP).
Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP.
Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns.
Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately.
Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment.
Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner.
The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident.
Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation.
Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges.
Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs.
Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to
Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
General responsibilities and duties
To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these.
To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students.
To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies
Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook
Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification
Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project
Experience of managing contracts with suppliers
Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems
Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting
Desirable
Education sector experience
Prior experience of working within a similar role
Practical experience of cloud migrations
Experience with wider infrastructure technologies
Skilled at providing training and support
Qualifications
Essential
University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience
Desirable
Current and relevant Microsoft Certification
Competencies & Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment
Technical IT skills
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion
Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving
Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong ability to work as a part of a team
Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role.
Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace
Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change)
Ability to influence and persuade others
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
Desirable
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/
Jun 23, 2023
Full time
The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys.
The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background.
The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365.
Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission.
The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Principal responsibilities and duties
Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP).
Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP.
Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns.
Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately.
Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment.
Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner.
The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident.
Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation.
Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges.
Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs.
Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to
Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
General responsibilities and duties
To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these.
To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students.
To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies
Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook
Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification
Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project
Experience of managing contracts with suppliers
Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems
Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting
Desirable
Education sector experience
Prior experience of working within a similar role
Practical experience of cloud migrations
Experience with wider infrastructure technologies
Skilled at providing training and support
Qualifications
Essential
University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience
Desirable
Current and relevant Microsoft Certification
Competencies & Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment
Technical IT skills
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion
Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving
Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong ability to work as a part of a team
Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role.
Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace
Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change)
Ability to influence and persuade others
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
Desirable
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RS, UK
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
Mar 28, 2023
Full time
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
Mar 27, 2023
Full time
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
Vacancy Number: 15902BR
Specialist IT Solutions Engineer The successful candidate will work closely with academic staff and students to lead the investigation, proposition, build and maintenance activities for bespoke and discipline-specific IT systems that underpin the research and teaching activities initially in the School of Computer Science and Informatics, but subsequently in other academic schools in the University. The role holder will also work closely with colleagues in University IT and contribute to the wider technological innovation of IT systems across the University. Us We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over. Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. We expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK. Opportunity The successful candidate will work within University IT alongside a wider network of technically innovative staff, and in close collaboration with academic colleagues to design, build and operate innovative systems and IT services that underpin the research, teaching and administrative activities of the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The role holder will enable the School’s staff and students to leverage existing IT services and contribute to collaborative projects with academic and technical colleagues to develop new and innovative services that support specialist teaching and research activity. You You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment and will be key to the school’s research and teaching success; helping to guide and train others in the use of digital technologies. The role requires you be agile in the management of your workload, enabling you to be responsive and reactive to requests from staff or students. You will be called upon to develop new IT services in response to requirements from academic colleagues and you are likely to need to research and learn new technologies to deliver them – often on challenging timescales. You will be expected to become the subject matter expert for services that you develop and will oversee their transition to operational teams as required. The diversity of the role will provide the right candidate with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills and to also develop specialisms. Your specialist skills will support colleagues within University IT when proposing and developing solutions at an appropriate scale required by the University. You will need strong Linux system administration experience or have used Linux extensively in a development or academic environment. You should be comfortable with supporting and troubleshooting web applications and automating service provision using open-source stacks (e.g. LAMP, Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and you will need good scripting skills, while experience of Windows and Apple Mac system administration would also be advantageous. You will be able to gather and advise on requirements from academic colleagues in order to solve complex technical problems across a broad range of technologies. What we offer Cardiff University can offer many attractive benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, 37 days annual leave per annum and a generous pension scheme. More information on what we can offer can be found at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer . This is a full time, open ended position. Salary: £44,737 - £51,805 per annum (Grade 7) Date advert posted: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Closing date: Friday, 3 March 2023 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Feb 17, 2023
Full time
Vacancy Number: 15902BR
Specialist IT Solutions Engineer The successful candidate will work closely with academic staff and students to lead the investigation, proposition, build and maintenance activities for bespoke and discipline-specific IT systems that underpin the research and teaching activities initially in the School of Computer Science and Informatics, but subsequently in other academic schools in the University. The role holder will also work closely with colleagues in University IT and contribute to the wider technological innovation of IT systems across the University. Us We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over. Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. We expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK. Opportunity The successful candidate will work within University IT alongside a wider network of technically innovative staff, and in close collaboration with academic colleagues to design, build and operate innovative systems and IT services that underpin the research, teaching and administrative activities of the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The role holder will enable the School’s staff and students to leverage existing IT services and contribute to collaborative projects with academic and technical colleagues to develop new and innovative services that support specialist teaching and research activity. You You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment and will be key to the school’s research and teaching success; helping to guide and train others in the use of digital technologies. The role requires you be agile in the management of your workload, enabling you to be responsive and reactive to requests from staff or students. You will be called upon to develop new IT services in response to requirements from academic colleagues and you are likely to need to research and learn new technologies to deliver them – often on challenging timescales. You will be expected to become the subject matter expert for services that you develop and will oversee their transition to operational teams as required. The diversity of the role will provide the right candidate with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills and to also develop specialisms. Your specialist skills will support colleagues within University IT when proposing and developing solutions at an appropriate scale required by the University. You will need strong Linux system administration experience or have used Linux extensively in a development or academic environment. You should be comfortable with supporting and troubleshooting web applications and automating service provision using open-source stacks (e.g. LAMP, Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and you will need good scripting skills, while experience of Windows and Apple Mac system administration would also be advantageous. You will be able to gather and advise on requirements from academic colleagues in order to solve complex technical problems across a broad range of technologies. What we offer Cardiff University can offer many attractive benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, 37 days annual leave per annum and a generous pension scheme. More information on what we can offer can be found at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer . This is a full time, open ended position. Salary: £44,737 - £51,805 per annum (Grade 7) Date advert posted: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Closing date: Friday, 3 March 2023 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
University of Southampton Students Union
University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU), University Road, Southampton, UK
We are recruiting for a PHP Developer to join our expanding digital team and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hard-working, keen to develop and ready for a new challenge. Working as our in-house specialist for our back-end platform, you will be taking our system to new levels with an ambitious improvement and innovation plan, that will provide the perfect opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills and expertise.
To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of two years of experience using web development technologies, including PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Git. Experience with PHP outside of its use within frameworks is also a plus, as is experience working within a large application codebase. In addition to strong technical skills, we are looking for someone who is organised, has strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and is able to work well with others. A willingness to learn and stay calm under pressure are also important qualities for this role.
Main Responsibilities:
Build and maintain our organisations back-end platform.
Write clean code that is clear and understandable by others
Contribute to the planning of digital projects
Lead on all phases of the development lifecycle
Work with key stakeholders to understand the needs of both the organisation and our users
Provide technical resource to tie together all of our digital systems
Essential skills and knowledge:
At least 2 years’ experience in creating and maintaining PHP based systems
Understanding of MVC approach to programming
Experience of working with MySQL
Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery & Bootstrap
Experience of using frontend frameworks like vue.js
Experience of programming within WordPress, including WP plugins
Beneficial skills and knowledge:
Linux Usage and Administration
MySQL, SQL and Administration
What SUSU can offer:
35 hour work week
36 days holiday (inclusive of University closure days) plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
A fun and dynamic team
To find out more, visit our website here
To Apply:
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the skills detailed in our job description, then we would love you to get in touch by sending your CV and a covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'.
Applications will be reviewed throughout the advert posting and you may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.
Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.
SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.
Jan 10, 2023
Full time
We are recruiting for a PHP Developer to join our expanding digital team and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hard-working, keen to develop and ready for a new challenge. Working as our in-house specialist for our back-end platform, you will be taking our system to new levels with an ambitious improvement and innovation plan, that will provide the perfect opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills and expertise.
To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of two years of experience using web development technologies, including PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Git. Experience with PHP outside of its use within frameworks is also a plus, as is experience working within a large application codebase. In addition to strong technical skills, we are looking for someone who is organised, has strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and is able to work well with others. A willingness to learn and stay calm under pressure are also important qualities for this role.
Main Responsibilities:
Build and maintain our organisations back-end platform.
Write clean code that is clear and understandable by others
Contribute to the planning of digital projects
Lead on all phases of the development lifecycle
Work with key stakeholders to understand the needs of both the organisation and our users
Provide technical resource to tie together all of our digital systems
Essential skills and knowledge:
At least 2 years’ experience in creating and maintaining PHP based systems
Understanding of MVC approach to programming
Experience of working with MySQL
Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery & Bootstrap
Experience of using frontend frameworks like vue.js
Experience of programming within WordPress, including WP plugins
Beneficial skills and knowledge:
Linux Usage and Administration
MySQL, SQL and Administration
What SUSU can offer:
35 hour work week
36 days holiday (inclusive of University closure days) plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
A fun and dynamic team
To find out more, visit our website here
To Apply:
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the skills detailed in our job description, then we would love you to get in touch by sending your CV and a covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'.
Applications will be reviewed throughout the advert posting and you may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.
Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.
SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.
Royal Society of Biology
Remote mostly, occasional visits to London office
1 day/week, for indefinite duration. £400-£500/day incl., depending on demonstrated expertise. Reports to the Director of Technology.
Key tasks in this role:
(1) Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the ins and outs of our core business systems and services as part of our business continuity plan – being there if the Director of Technology is unavailable.
(2) Providing some general application and user support for our day-to-day operations, for our extensive in-house developed suite of cloud bases applications and platforms. This involves helping to support users and respond to some support queries.
The main focus of this role is really on the business continuity aspect . As such, it may at first sight be a bit strange that we specifically also want this role to involve some user support tasks. We understand our prime target candidates probably don’t see themselves primarily as a user support person. However, we feel that, realistically, it would be impossible to step in at short notice without being properly familiar with the organisation, its people and its day-to-day concerns and workings.
Just for clarity, in this role the candidate will not be writing code for us or designing our solutions and they will therefore be expected to work within the operational and strategic vision as set out by the Director and with the systems and services we have. We want to be clear about these constraints to avoid any future disappointment or disagreement.
In this role, the candidate will most of the time be able to work from home/remotely, but will be required to attend our London office as required to carry out in-person or on-site duties and meetings occasionally.
Our systems and services make heavy (and increasing) use of the AWS cloud, including services such as EC2, SES, IAM, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront.
As stated above, a key part of the role is to become intimately familiar with the ins and outs of the core business systems and services as part of our business continuity planning.
In terms of the skills, abilities and experience that we see as important for this role:
Substantial and proven experience in managing AWS resources, including EC2, S3, IAM, SES, Lambda, DynamoDB,…
Detailed understanding of the Windows environment, including desktop and server OS, Active Directory with Group Policy and Windows Server management.
In-depth understanding of core network technologies such as DHCP, DNS, RADIUS, …
Decent experience in managing Office365 email services.
A good grasp of good security and data protection practice.
Exposure to languages such as PHP, Javascript and node.js and decent expertise with MySQL databases is beneficial.
Some real-world experience with programming in the area of web/cloud applications would be an added benefit, but not an absolute requirement.
With regard to the sort of personality we are am looking for:
Someone friendly and good at engaging with people at all levels and in all functions.
Someone who communicates effectively and in a constructive manner.
Someone who operates at all times with the highest degree of integrity and honesty.
Someone who is organised and methodical.
The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences. The Society represents a diverse membership of individuals, learned societies and other organisations.
Individual members include practising scientists, students at all levels, professionals in academia, industry and education, and non-professionals with an interest in biology.
Our vision is of a world that understands the true value of biology and how it can contribute to improving life for all.
Our mission is to be the unifying voice for biology, to facilitate the promotion of new discoveries in biological science for national and international benefit, and to engage the wider public with our work.
Oct 05, 2022
Contractor
1 day/week, for indefinite duration. £400-£500/day incl., depending on demonstrated expertise. Reports to the Director of Technology.
Key tasks in this role:
(1) Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the ins and outs of our core business systems and services as part of our business continuity plan – being there if the Director of Technology is unavailable.
(2) Providing some general application and user support for our day-to-day operations, for our extensive in-house developed suite of cloud bases applications and platforms. This involves helping to support users and respond to some support queries.
The main focus of this role is really on the business continuity aspect . As such, it may at first sight be a bit strange that we specifically also want this role to involve some user support tasks. We understand our prime target candidates probably don’t see themselves primarily as a user support person. However, we feel that, realistically, it would be impossible to step in at short notice without being properly familiar with the organisation, its people and its day-to-day concerns and workings.
Just for clarity, in this role the candidate will not be writing code for us or designing our solutions and they will therefore be expected to work within the operational and strategic vision as set out by the Director and with the systems and services we have. We want to be clear about these constraints to avoid any future disappointment or disagreement.
In this role, the candidate will most of the time be able to work from home/remotely, but will be required to attend our London office as required to carry out in-person or on-site duties and meetings occasionally.
Our systems and services make heavy (and increasing) use of the AWS cloud, including services such as EC2, SES, IAM, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront.
As stated above, a key part of the role is to become intimately familiar with the ins and outs of the core business systems and services as part of our business continuity planning.
In terms of the skills, abilities and experience that we see as important for this role:
Substantial and proven experience in managing AWS resources, including EC2, S3, IAM, SES, Lambda, DynamoDB,…
Detailed understanding of the Windows environment, including desktop and server OS, Active Directory with Group Policy and Windows Server management.
In-depth understanding of core network technologies such as DHCP, DNS, RADIUS, …
Decent experience in managing Office365 email services.
A good grasp of good security and data protection practice.
Exposure to languages such as PHP, Javascript and node.js and decent expertise with MySQL databases is beneficial.
Some real-world experience with programming in the area of web/cloud applications would be an added benefit, but not an absolute requirement.
With regard to the sort of personality we are am looking for:
Someone friendly and good at engaging with people at all levels and in all functions.
Someone who communicates effectively and in a constructive manner.
Someone who operates at all times with the highest degree of integrity and honesty.
Someone who is organised and methodical.
The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences. The Society represents a diverse membership of individuals, learned societies and other organisations.
Individual members include practising scientists, students at all levels, professionals in academia, industry and education, and non-professionals with an interest in biology.
Our vision is of a world that understands the true value of biology and how it can contribute to improving life for all.
Our mission is to be the unifying voice for biology, to facilitate the promotion of new discoveries in biological science for national and international benefit, and to engage the wider public with our work.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
About HRS HRS is Oracle’s largest hospitality partner worldwide, providing coverage in 90 countries to more than 10,000 customers. Recognised as an official Oracle Hospitality Partner, HRS offers a wide range of innovative solutions to its customers including Property Management, POS, Spa & Guest Activities, Mobile Applications, and more.
About the role You will join our growing global service delivery team implementing and offering support on the HRS-wide portfolio of products to hospitality-related companies across UK & Ireland. Implementing and providing support on the Oracle Food & Beverage suite of products as well as HRS’s products. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, customer oriented, passionate about digital transformation within the hospitality industry through innovative technologies and software.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in the support or installation & configuration of Oracle POS products, together with the associated customer training.
Hospitality/Food & Beverage operations background an advantage.
Experience in working with competitive hospitality products including POS, PMS and Spa systems.
Familiar with Windows operating systems & POS hardware.
Familiar with Oracle PL/SQL. Professional certification is preferable.
Good interpersonal skills with both customers and cross-functional teams.
Possess a valid passport and be available to travel extensively and for extended periods of time.
What you will be doing
Responsible for implementation & support of solutions for hotels, restaurants, spas and fitness clubs across the region.
Conduct user training.
Handle customer cases, triage the inbound case load and reviewing the existing owned and escalated cases.
Ensure familiarity with new product releases as they become available.
Liaise with subject matter experts on client requests for enhancements and development.
Work with the support/implementation teams to ensure service level requirements are exceeded.
Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate by management.
Language requirements:
Native or proficient in English, both written and spoken
What we offer you
Opportunity to grow inside the global organization.
Motivating remuneration package.
Competitive annual bonus scheme.
Remote/flexible working.
Aug 17, 2022
Full time
About HRS HRS is Oracle’s largest hospitality partner worldwide, providing coverage in 90 countries to more than 10,000 customers. Recognised as an official Oracle Hospitality Partner, HRS offers a wide range of innovative solutions to its customers including Property Management, POS, Spa & Guest Activities, Mobile Applications, and more.
About the role You will join our growing global service delivery team implementing and offering support on the HRS-wide portfolio of products to hospitality-related companies across UK & Ireland. Implementing and providing support on the Oracle Food & Beverage suite of products as well as HRS’s products. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, customer oriented, passionate about digital transformation within the hospitality industry through innovative technologies and software.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in the support or installation & configuration of Oracle POS products, together with the associated customer training.
Hospitality/Food & Beverage operations background an advantage.
Experience in working with competitive hospitality products including POS, PMS and Spa systems.
Familiar with Windows operating systems & POS hardware.
Familiar with Oracle PL/SQL. Professional certification is preferable.
Good interpersonal skills with both customers and cross-functional teams.
Possess a valid passport and be available to travel extensively and for extended periods of time.
What you will be doing
Responsible for implementation & support of solutions for hotels, restaurants, spas and fitness clubs across the region.
Conduct user training.
Handle customer cases, triage the inbound case load and reviewing the existing owned and escalated cases.
Ensure familiarity with new product releases as they become available.
Liaise with subject matter experts on client requests for enhancements and development.
Work with the support/implementation teams to ensure service level requirements are exceeded.
Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate by management.
Language requirements:
Native or proficient in English, both written and spoken
What we offer you
Opportunity to grow inside the global organization.
Motivating remuneration package.
Competitive annual bonus scheme.
Remote/flexible working.
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. And we have huge ambitions. Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Are you looking for a role where you can use your experience to bring about real change within a proactive and environmentally conscious company?
We currently have an opportunity available for an Application Specialist to join our team working in Exeter with a mix of office-based working and home working. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 - £46,000 per annum plus excellent benefits, including a £3,000 relocation expenses allowance!
About the role:
As our Application Specialist, you will make sure critical applications, interfaces and databases are secure, resilient, highly available and cost-efficient to support key business processes, and can scale to allow planned growth and change. This includes the administration of databases including SQL Server and Oracle.
Our Application Assurance team sits within Corporate Applications alongside two other teams, Data and BI, and Solution Delivery. Alongside this the IT department supports:
· 3000 colleagues and external partners that use our systems
· 2500 Telemetry outstations collecting information about our assets
· 200 process control systems on our larger Drinking Water and Waste Water sites
· 300 physical and 1000 virtual servers
· 250 databases and over 100 software applications
· 2700 PCs and 1400 tablets and mobile phones
· 1200 network assets such as routers, switches, Microwave links
· Store and backup 3.5 Petabytes of data, equivalent to storing 780,000 movies!
As our Application Specialist you’ll benefit from working with over 100 experienced IT professionals within the department.
What you’ll be doing:
Administration of databases including SQL Server, Oracle and Progress - this could include taking backups, reviewing the efficiency of indexes and maintaining User Acceptance, Training or Development copies of the database to allow testing and development within the Department. Ensuring latest patches, hot fixes and Service Packs are installed to ensure supported and secure.
Receive, prioritise and escalate incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain service level expectations - these could manifest into Emergency Changes (when the system is down), planned changes or P1 Incidents, and could also lead to a PRB being created, to investigate the route cause (our ambition should always be to prevent any future tickets being raised for the same reason - if practical)
Plan and undertake upgrades to critical platforms and support the transition of new and upgraded IT services into operational use - usually from other areas within IT i.e. as a result of a Project, but could be as a request from the Business e.g. annual Billing or new features being switched on
Maintain knowledge and skill levels appropriate to this specialist area - could be via formal training course or self-investment in personal development
What we are looking for:
Educated to degree level standard or able to demonstrate working to degree level
Experience with relevant operating systems, software and infrastructure, including Microsoft Server, Azure and AIX
Experienced in Database Administration for SQL Server and Oracle
Able to take personal responsibility to keep their business knowledge, IT governance and technical skills up to date
Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, taking ownership to ensure the effective resolution of questions, requests and issues by the appropriate team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence change without direct authority through collaboration, diplomacy and persuasiveness
Adept at presenting complex information in straightforward terms to a range of audiences
What's in it for you:
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
23 days holiday allowance rising to 27 days plus bank holidays
Relocation expenses allowance of up to £3,000
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Access to the Company Sharesave Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial Support services
Training and Development Opportunities
And many more!
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th May 2022Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are:
· Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders
.· Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
· Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
· Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.
Apr 20, 2022
Full time
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. And we have huge ambitions. Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Are you looking for a role where you can use your experience to bring about real change within a proactive and environmentally conscious company?
We currently have an opportunity available for an Application Specialist to join our team working in Exeter with a mix of office-based working and home working. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 - £46,000 per annum plus excellent benefits, including a £3,000 relocation expenses allowance!
About the role:
As our Application Specialist, you will make sure critical applications, interfaces and databases are secure, resilient, highly available and cost-efficient to support key business processes, and can scale to allow planned growth and change. This includes the administration of databases including SQL Server and Oracle.
Our Application Assurance team sits within Corporate Applications alongside two other teams, Data and BI, and Solution Delivery. Alongside this the IT department supports:
· 3000 colleagues and external partners that use our systems
· 2500 Telemetry outstations collecting information about our assets
· 200 process control systems on our larger Drinking Water and Waste Water sites
· 300 physical and 1000 virtual servers
· 250 databases and over 100 software applications
· 2700 PCs and 1400 tablets and mobile phones
· 1200 network assets such as routers, switches, Microwave links
· Store and backup 3.5 Petabytes of data, equivalent to storing 780,000 movies!
As our Application Specialist you’ll benefit from working with over 100 experienced IT professionals within the department.
What you’ll be doing:
Administration of databases including SQL Server, Oracle and Progress - this could include taking backups, reviewing the efficiency of indexes and maintaining User Acceptance, Training or Development copies of the database to allow testing and development within the Department. Ensuring latest patches, hot fixes and Service Packs are installed to ensure supported and secure.
Receive, prioritise and escalate incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain service level expectations - these could manifest into Emergency Changes (when the system is down), planned changes or P1 Incidents, and could also lead to a PRB being created, to investigate the route cause (our ambition should always be to prevent any future tickets being raised for the same reason - if practical)
Plan and undertake upgrades to critical platforms and support the transition of new and upgraded IT services into operational use - usually from other areas within IT i.e. as a result of a Project, but could be as a request from the Business e.g. annual Billing or new features being switched on
Maintain knowledge and skill levels appropriate to this specialist area - could be via formal training course or self-investment in personal development
What we are looking for:
Educated to degree level standard or able to demonstrate working to degree level
Experience with relevant operating systems, software and infrastructure, including Microsoft Server, Azure and AIX
Experienced in Database Administration for SQL Server and Oracle
Able to take personal responsibility to keep their business knowledge, IT governance and technical skills up to date
Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, taking ownership to ensure the effective resolution of questions, requests and issues by the appropriate team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence change without direct authority through collaboration, diplomacy and persuasiveness
Adept at presenting complex information in straightforward terms to a range of audiences
What's in it for you:
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
23 days holiday allowance rising to 27 days plus bank holidays
Relocation expenses allowance of up to £3,000
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Access to the Company Sharesave Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial Support services
Training and Development Opportunities
And many more!
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th May 2022Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are:
· Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders
.· Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
· Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
· Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.