L4 Applications Support Lead Apprentice (Systems Development/ IT Lead) - Farnborough Airport FARNBOROUGH AIRPORT LTD
You will gain valuable experience working closely with the Airport Systems Development Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Airport systems are up to date and developed in accordance with business needs and to support the future success of Farnborough Airport Limited.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£20,600.00
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Working week
8.30am - 5.30pm with a one-hour lunch break. Working days to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
17 Jul 2023
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Date posted
19 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000155860
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- The apprentice will initially be working alongside the Airport Systems Development Manager to support in the evaluation of both present and future company needs for the Airport’s Operational Systems (systems relating to the handling of and service delivery to air traffic movements and those which interface with them)
- As the Apprentice develops and expands their experience, they will be expected to co-lead these activities
- Assist in the planning and roll out of training for the ongoing improvements and new implementation of airport Operational Software
- Initially, the Apprentice will take on a supporting role in managing the development of said systems, but will work towards a more leading role with the final aim of being able to manage, with support, the end-to-end project implementation of new software/changes
Complete the system administration of Airport Operational Systems, including:
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Maintaining application support processes
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Developing workflow plans/technical specification road maps
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Diagnosing, resolving and recommending improvements to address hardware and software issues
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Liaising with third party vendors on improvements and resolution of issues
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Ensuring products comply with applicable regulations and legislation, including Data Privacy and Cyber Security
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Work toward becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Airport Operational Systems
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Support in evaluating and streamlining Airport Operations data flows
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Keep up to date with the latest airport IT technologies
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Continuously gain knowledge of Cyber Security and current best practices to apply to existing and future developmental projects
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 4 Applications Support Lead Apprenticeship Standard
- During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Level 4 Applications Support Lead standard
The training covers the following core occupational duties:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/applications-support-lead-v1-0
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- The successful apprentice could be employed on a fixed-term contract for 2 years
- There may be a possibility of progressing to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time role
- During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning, at the end of which you will gain a level 4 Applications Support Lead qualification
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 (C)) Essential
A Level or equivalent Computer Science/ICT (Grade C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
FARNBOROUGH AIRPORT LTD
https://www.farnboroughairport.com/
Address
Farnborough Airport
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 6XA
Training
Training provider
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
Contact
Georgia Dunn
07497151382
Apprenticeship standard
Applications support lead
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
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