ICT Graduate Roles

Job details

Job reference

B0212

Date posted

14/05/2024

Application closing date

30/06/2024

Location

Plymouth

Salary

£28,759 starting salary point per annum – Grade 5

Contract Type

Permanent, Full-time

Contractual hours

37

Job category/type

Professional/Support Services

ICT Graduate Roles

Description

We are a dynamic UK University based in the Southwest with multiple campuses across the West Country and a few international offices. In joining the team, you will gain exposure on how the University operates, end to end, and be given significant responsibilities. These roles will play an essential part in supporting and delivering our business strategy.

Our two-year Graduate Programme offers you real responsibilities from day one with rotations and project work. You will develop the soft and technical skills required to become a future leader, while getting exposure to business- critical projects and access to deep expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain best practice experience covering all aspects of ICT whilst also incorporating people management, technical expertise, process, and project management. These roles will encompass experience across multiple ICT technologies.

You will be assigned a mentor to support and guide you throughout the programme as well as getting invaluable time to learn from our cross functional subject matter experts within the University. Previous graduates in ICT have progressed into global roles with mega-vendors both within and outside the ICT function.

About University of Plymouth

The University seeks to advance knowledge and transform lives through excellence in teaching and learning and world-class research, sustained international impact, a stimulating student experience and as a civic university focused on supporting our local community and businesses. With over 18,000 students, and a further 6,000 studying for a Plymouth degree at partner institutions in the UK and around the world, and over 142,000 alumni pursuing their chosen careers globally, the University has a growing global presence.

The University is committed to delivering a high-quality, research-led and professionally relevant portfolio of programmes.

What you could be doing

As an ICT Graduate, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of roles which may include:

Experiencing all aspects of ICT across 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support.

Gaining exposure to Information Security and the fundamental role it plays in protecting University data and users.

Learning how to maintain line of business applications in an enterprise.

Working with software vendors and other service providers to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Supporting the implementation and execution of the various University strategies, including the Digital Strategic Plan.

Engaging with our Business Partners and Stakeholders to scope initial requirement and supporting the preparation of business cases.

Supporting projects through the entire project lifecycle.

Taking ownership for the delivery of enterprise solutions to our users.

Supporting the implementation of new and advanced technologies to help drive efficiency and effectiveness.

What you need to apply

Eligible candidates will be:

In your final year of your degree/masters or have graduated in the last two years.

A 2:1 graduate in Information Technology or Computing Degree, Business Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Passionate about Information Technology with a creative flair to design and implement innovative solutions.

A great communicator with good listening skills and have the ability to lead, influence and build strong working relationships with a diverse team of people.

Capable of taking ownership of problems and solving them.

An effective analyst with sound decision-making skills.

Confident, have a positive attitude and be resilient with a drive to succeed.

What our 2-year scheme involves

You will start Year 1 as an Assistant End User Computing Engineer, progressing to End User Computing Engineer in Year 2 (please see jobs descriptions below).

Tackling a variety of work, you'll have the chance to develop your analytical, technical and team work skills. You'll work across several functions, which could include Service Desk, Desktop Support, Endpoint Management, Infrastructure, Platforms and middleware and Professional & Academic services, while enjoying professionally recognised and certified training.

It's a fantastic way to get a deep understanding of enterprise solutions.

As the world of technology evolves, so do the opportunities. Take the first step on this career path and we'll help you plan an exciting future. And what's more, you'll deliver real improvements for the University, its students, researchers and staff.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

These roles will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children's Barred List and Adults Barred List check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 22nd July 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

These are full-time, permanent positions, working 37 hours a week.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth's strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth's HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

Job Description – Assistant End User Computing Engineer

Job Description – End User Computing Engineer