Apprentice IT Support Officer

Are you ready to kickstart your career in the dynamic world of Information Technology? Do you have a passion for problem-solving, a hunger for knowledge, and a desire to work with cutting-edge technologies? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Role

  • As a working learner your focus will be to complete your apprenticeship studies by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours whilst obtaining hands on experience of working with technology, processes and teams.

  • Learn to provide first-line desktop/laptop/smartphone support for the department’s staff and students.

  • Learn to identify and provide support for common hardware issues (failed drives, power source issues, fan cleaning) and software problems

  • Learn to Install and configure new devices for university staff use, network connections, network file drive and printer access.

  • Learn to develop, implement and maintain internal ICT systems.

  • Learn and develop to manage a case load of service incidents and standard change requests, always ensuring that requests are handled correctly and to a high standard.

  • Lean the departmental Audio-Visual systems and provide support for staff, students – for e.g. – supporting University Lecturers on how to carry out recording.

  • You will be working across multiple Departments within the University on a rotational basis.

  • Present a pleasant, helpful and professional demeanour when dealing with customers, teams and senior management.

  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of system documentation and operating procedures.

  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of web guidance for users.

  • Contribute to the activities of the Department through projects or such other tasks as are appropriate in relation to the skills and abilities of the post holder.

  • Contribute towards the Digital Skills Team: designing, delivering, and supporting face-to-face workshops on IT projects.

  • Contribute to supporting delivery and promoting the University's digital skills programme and digital capability service offer through guidance, systems, and processes

Training

  • Training will take place at the university and will be a blend of face to face and remote learning
  • Opportunities to progress to level 4 qualifcations 
Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
BASINGSTOKE ITEC LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday, shifts TBC.
Expected Duration
2 Years
Positions Available
6
Closing Date
Monday, 12th May 2025
Start Date
Monday, 1st September 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

University of Oxford
We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 16,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles. We are proud of the apprenticeship opportunities we offer and have a successful record of helping local young people from education in to their first job.
Company
University of Oxford
Location
Department of Materials, Parks Road, Oxford, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£25,331 a year
Posted
Company
University of Oxford
Location
Department of Materials, Parks Road, Oxford, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£25,331 a year
Posted