IT Services Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £20,644 per annum
Working Time: 37 hours a week Monday to Friday all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Leave entitlement: 25 days per year plus bank holidays
Strode College has a rare and exciting opportunity for an IT Specialist/Administrator to run the IT Service Desk for a key service within the College. The IT team support a diverse range of systems, from servers to desktops, networks, security systems, and firewalls to keep us running and the role of Service Desk Administrator plays a significant part in ensuring that IT Issues are resolved in a timely manner. The role goes far beyond the day-to-day resolution of issues and will allow the post holder to develop their skills and pass on their knowledge to both students and staff through the production of user guides and training sessions. They will also play an important part in College communications and will act as a central point of contact for IT and AV both in the day to day operations and at times of high demand, including student enrolment and examinations.
If you are a great communicator, confident in the use of IT Systems, have an eye for detail and have a people-focused approach to helping others, please take a closer look at our job.
It is essential that you have a minimum of six month’s experience in a customer focused environment and are competent in the use of the common office software applications. We would particularly welcome candidates with previous experience of administering Windows directory services and skills in deploying software through centralised management systems.
Strode College has a local and national reputation for excellence due to the outstanding quality of our teaching and support and the resulting high levels of student aspiration and achievements. We help students realise their potential, maximise their results and achieve success at College and in the future.
How to Apply:
Please visit the vacancies section of our website https://www.strode-college.ac.uk/college-info/working-at-strode/current-vacancies
If you require any further information or would like a confidential informal discussion about the role please contact Tim Blake 01458 844425
Closing Date for applications: 9am Wednesday 26 April 2023
Strode College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,644.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Street, BA16 0AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IT Services Administrator
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IT Services Administrator roles across Strode College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,644 - £20,644 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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