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IT Apprentice

Employer
QA Apprenticeships
Location
EH1 1RF, Edinburgh
Salary
£9,609.60 - £13,631.80 per annum.
Closing date
20 Mar 2023

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Specialism
IT
Sector
Technology, Telecommunications
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Advanced
Start Date
Immediate
Duration
12-18 months

Job Details

Employer description:
The Faculty of Advocates ensures that the people of Scotland, regardless of wealth, background or location, have access to the very best independent, objective legal advice. The Faculty has been at the forefront of legal excellence since 1532 and regulates the training and professional practice, conduct and discipline of advocates.

As well as ensuring excellence in the specialist field of courtcraft, the Faculty is constantly evolving and is at the forefront of innovations in alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation. 

Members of the Faculty have access to the country's finest legal resource - the Advocates' Library and the Faculty provides a collegiate atmosphere which allows advocates to exchange views in a way that gives them a unique insight into the law and helps ensure that they are always at the leading edge of analysis.

Overview:
The Faculty of Advocates are now looking for an eager candidate to join them as an apprentice. 

You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete an IT Systems & Networking Level 3 Apprenticeship. 

Duties:

  • Working with the existing IT Service Desk Team of five
  • Helping to support the Faculty’s 120 staff and 450 Advocates with account issues, printing support, Wi-Fi issues, web conferencing, laptop/desktop and mobile telephony issues
  • Working primarily in a Windows environment however we also support BYOD Apple Macs
  • The role will be fully supported with one-to-one training from the Head of the IT Support team and the Head of IT
  • Developing your interpersonal skills as well as your technical knowledge

Desirable skills:

  • Logical thinkers with great problem solving skills
  • Great people / team work skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Always display a “customer first" attitude
  • Some basic IT skills such as using Microsoft 365 and Teams
  • Commitment to the apprenticeship opportunity with the aim to progress into a more senior role after completion of the apprenticeship

Salary:
£9,609.60 - £13,631.80 per annum.

Working week:
Monday - Friday, 
9.00am until 5.00pm,
35hrs a week.

Future prospects:
This will discussed at the end of the fixed term contract. (12 months)

Important Information:
“QA’s apprenticeship programmes may be funded in part by the European Union through the European Social Fund, which supports the development of employment opportunities and a skilled workforce.” 
For more information about QA Apprenticeships, please visit our website.

Note: This advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised close date is reached.

Company

QA Apprenticeships is the first Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated IT apprenticeships provider, as well as 3-time consecutive winner of Apprenticeship Programme of the Year (2012, 2013 and 2014). According to Ofsted, we deliver "world-class" apprenticeship programmes with "exceptionally well qualified" staff. Most of our apprentices "deliver a high standard of work for their employers and exceed expectations, often finding better ways of working and reducing costs".

Why choose QA Apprenticeships?

  • The first IT apprenticeships business rated Ofsted Outstanding
  • 100% of QA apprentices have jobs from day one of their 12–14 month apprenticeship programmes
  • 94% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing; this is 20% higher than the national average (National Apprenticeship Service 2012)
  • We have won the coveted Apprenticeship Programme of the Year award for three consecutive years at The Learning Awards 2012, 2013 & 2014
  • Leading apprenticeship partner for Microsoft, Oracle, HPE, Cisco and Association of Project Management

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01753898736
Location
Rath House 55-65 Uxbridge Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1SG
GB

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