IT Helpdesk Apprentice CONCERO UK LIMITED

You will be caring for the successful delivery of our education-centric technology services. Your role is field based. Your focus is to attend and enable school communities to feel comfortable and confident using educational technology for teaching and learning by providing the technical know-how to deliver the best possible digital environments.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 08 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    All details will be confirmed upon interview.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000208360

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

You will be visiting customer sites and providing broad 1st line technical problem solving/network management as well as building strong relationships based upon honesty, trust and respect with the school leadership and teaching, supporting staff and ensuring contractual compliance against KPI's and Service Level Agreements (SLA).

Duties: 

  • Monitor your customer portfolio and respond to incidents logged by the customer or on behalf of the customer. 
  • Management of problems to resolution for any network or equipment failures, including and not restricted to: software, hardware and infrastructure problems as defined by the SLA. This will include computers, servers, peripherals and cloud-based applications. 
  • Ensure that all systems, change request forms, service calls and queries used to carry out work activities are updated on a real time basis including the completion of detailed and accurate call notes. 
  • Act as point of contact regarding all technical issues with manufactures, suppliers, ISP and external support organisations. 
  • Manage day-to-day tasks, time and responsibilities to ensure that service levels are achieved; proactive maintenance and change implementation objectives are met. 
  • Proactively seek out changes that will add value for the customer and ensure the service is delivered in the most efficient and dynamic way. 
  • Identify and raise issues, escalate or resolve where required and offer solutions to queries providing a customer interface (using all means for communication tools) to ensure the best possible customer experience. 
  • Maintain a professional and effective working relationship with customers and work colleagues at all levels and at all times. 

The training you will be getting

Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship? 

The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 Information Communications Technician programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation.

This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities.

QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 Information Communications Technician apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

  • Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
  • Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
  • Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
  • Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer ongoing development tracks. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Non judgemental

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent any subject -- x3 (Grade 4+ (A-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3+ (D or above)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3+ (D or above)) Essential

About the employer

In 2008, James Morris and Bradley Clegg formed Concero to help design, build and support education organisations by delivering outstanding specialist technology services and solutions.

Employer

CONCERO UK LIMITED

Address

Bull Lane

Chalfont St. Peter

Gerrards Cross

SL9 8RJ

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Training

Training provider

QA LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 08 Dec 2023