ICT Consultant
Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £23,000-£30,000
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 8.00am- 4.30pm
Turn IT On is current seeking an IT Consultant/2nd line who is motivated and enthusiastic about technology. The ideal candidate should have a natural flair for technology, a strong willingness to learn and a passion for providing exceptional service to our customers to join an expanding team supporting a Trust.
This role will involve supporting a Trust of primary schools where you will be the liaison between your schools and turn IT on, ensuring that they are kept informed about the products and services turn IT on can provide, and managing customer accounts which will involve maintaining the IT hardware and software across the school sites helping them to improve their ICT provision and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions.
To be suitable for this role, you should a passionate interest in IT and a solid technical background, as well as being self-driven and enthusiastic about offering exceptional customer service.
Being a team player, possessing excellent communication and organisational skills as well as having a cheerful disposition are essential prerequisites for this role.
Our ideal candidate should have at least 2 years' experience in working in a previous ICT Technician/2nd line in the education sector although not essential.
You should have the ability to work independently and exhibit a flair for troubleshooting and a proactive attitude towards identifying potential avenues to enhance the services provided by the team.
Responsibilities include:
- Resolve and manage any technical issues that impact the running of the school's function by providing robust technical solutions.
- Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing, and solving problems that develop in their operations.
- Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations. (Desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, pa equipment, AV lecterns and hardware)
- The role is offered on a full-time, full year basis and successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. Due to the location of the schools, you must be able to drive and have your own vehicle.
Benefits:
In return, we are offering a salary of between £23,000 - £30,000 negotiable for the right person, Benefits include pension scheme, electric/hybrid car scheme, cycle scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.
The Transforming Learning Group provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and consultancy and training. - turn IT on, School ICT Services and SalamanderSoft. Between the three brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across England and employ nearly 350 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.
We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.
As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff. We are proud that we provide a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected.
turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
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