C34 - ICT Apprentice

37 hours per week

Fixed Term (24 Months)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our ICT Services Team for an Apprentice to develop a range of ICT technician skills. This job will provide on-the-job training and experience in a varied and interesting environment, you will also undertake level 3 apprenticeship training Information communications technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our ICT team and assist us in delivering a professional service in an ever changing and increasingly demanding environment. 

You may be the person we are looking for if you

• have good communication and organisational skills
• have a professional approach
• are able to work as part of a team, assisting in the delivery of our service to set standards and deadlines.

In addition, if you are confident and knowledgeable in a range of ICT software and applications including the Microsoft Office Suite you may be the person we are looking for.

You must have GSCEs or equivalent at grades A-C/4-9, preferably with passes in English, Maths, and be IT literate.  You must be competent to study and complete relevant ICT training and obtain appropriate qualifications.  ICT are currently under-represented by women so we actively encourage applications from women.

Based at the Council Offices in Beeston, you will assist the ICT Department in its related Operational and Service Desk activities throughout the Council. The main duties will include first line support, computer operations, building and installing PCs along with any related software, monitoring the network and computer systems, maintenance, physical audits and associated clerical tasks. 

We offer:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus 8 days’ bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a formal interview which will include a test/scenario/exercise in order to determine suitability for the role. Please ensure that you read the description of the Information communications technician training because you will be asked about this at the interview.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please quote reference No: C34

Closing date: 1 December 2024 (midnight)

Expected interview date: W/C 9th December

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Why join us?

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme.

Read more about the benefits of working at Broxtowe Borough Council.