IT Apprentice

OTALA.MARKETS LTD

ENGLAND (EC2Y 5EA)

Closes in 27 days (Monday 30 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 November 2026

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Summary

As we enter the next stage of our development, we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our organisation as a IT Apprentice.  You will learn on-the-job by getting hands-on experience.

Wage

£16,640 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary will vary between £16640 per annum to £24000 per annum based on prior skills and experience.

Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Working hours to be confirmed but typically 9am to 5:30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 December 2026

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to internal queries face-to-face, over Teams’ chat and via email
  • Taking ownership of incidents and resolve common IT issues such as password resets, MFA, Outlook, printers, drives and device performance
  • Work with the company MSP to escalate issues
  • Review Microsoft 365 and backup alerts
  • Support Mac and Windows devices
  • Troublshoot network and WiFi issues
  • Participate in IT improvement projects and testing activities.
  • Attend apprenticeship training sessions and complete all required coursework.

Additional Information:

  • Work Environment: Collaborative and and fast-paced environment where team members are encouraged to take initiative and think creatively.
  • Application Process: Candidates will undergo a multi-step interview process, including an initial screening, technical assessment, and final interview with senior management.

Where you'll work

4TH FLOOR
1 LONDON WALL
LONDON
ENGLAND
EC2Y 5EA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

JBC SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
  • Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
  • apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
  • Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
  • Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
  • Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
  • Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
  • Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
  • Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
  • Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
  • Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task
  • Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.
  • Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
  • Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
  • Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
  • Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements
  • Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
  • Test and evaluate network environments
  • Monitor performance and usage of a network
  • Deploy applications on a network
  • Set up storage and data access for staff
  • Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
  • Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance
  • Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
  • Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
  • Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.
  • Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.
  • Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.
  • Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy
  • Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
  • Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
  • apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
  • Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
  • Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
  • Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
  • Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
  • Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
  • Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
  • Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task

Training schedule

The classroom training for the Information Communications Technician comprises of 4 modules. The apprentice will attend the training in an online classroom with their designated JBC trainer.

The modules taught are:

  • Network Fundamentals
  • Mobility and Operating Systems
  • Cloud Fundamentals
  • IT Business Principles

Each module is delivered remotely over five consecutive days, with the training weeks scheduled at intervals throughout the apprenticeship.

More training information

  • We are a government approved apprenticeship training provider. We provide apprenticeships for a wide range of employers, large and small.
  • Some of your working hours will be spent training or studying with your appointed JBC Trainer/Mentor or your employer.  Learning the skills you need to be successful in the role and complete the apprenticeship.
  • You will have a progress review with your trainer and line manager every three months, along with regular support sessions to help you develop your portfolio.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade C (4) or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade C (4) or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

IT (grade Grade C (4) or above)

A Level in:

IT (grade Grade C (4) or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Otala.Markets is a UK based specialist investment bank with over a decade of experience creating and issuing structured investment products. Our certificates are listed on venues such as Borsa Italiana’s Cert-X. We are now building a scalable, technology-led investment platform: our proprietary pricing platform delivers automated pricing to clients and partners.

https://otala.markets/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Full-time progression within the organisation may be offered after the successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JBC SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061813.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Monday 30 November 2026 at 11:59pm)