Job Description
UE05 - £27,979 - £32,332 p/a
Corporate Services Group, University Sport & Exercise
Full-time, 35hrs per week
Open Ended
1x post
Could you confidently assist others in the provision of IT services (hardware, systems, networks and otherwise)? Do you have strong administration skills and an ability to follow policy and best practice?
If so, this could be the role for you!
The University of Edinburgh is one of the most prominent sporting institutions in the UK and has ambitions to be a global player, emulating the worldwide success of our academic colleagues.
University of Edinburgh Sport has an ever-growing need for IT services and IT or digital related solutions. From the software and hardware our team(s) use in their day-to-day activities, to the systems our members engage with. IT related provision underpins almost everything we do and is crucial to our future success.
This position plays an important role in supporting the University of Edinburgh Sport team, spanning 5 geographical locations and a diverse range of services and sport disciplines.
The Opportunity:
As IT Support Officer, reporting to the IT Manager, you will work collaboratively and enthusiastically to ensure the highest standard of service for the sport community.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- You will be first class in the administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware, systems, networks and servers and assist in their procurement, installation and configuration; in accordance with University IT policy.
- An HNC or equivilant professional qualification in an IT subject area
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical subjects
- A demonstrable understanding of data protection and data security concepts
- A team player with an open, enthusiastic, and dynamic approach
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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages(opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 14 June 2024.
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Interviews will be held week commencing the 17th of June 2024.