Ict Helpdesk And Av Technician

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join a successful ICT department. The department is looking to recruit an ICT Helpdesk and AV Technician to work as part of the Foundation Services ICT department providing support for all ICT and AV activities across the school campus.
The successful candidate will act as a first line trouble-shooter providing effective and timely solutions across all infrastructure, ICT Systems/Hardware and AV. They will work as part of a team to provide first line technical support for over 3,000 users from across the school. Experience in PC Hardware, Microsoft Servers, applications and services including Active Directory, and Windows, are essential for this role.
Key areas of responsibility for this role will include supporting assemblies, lectures and other events (including for PSHEE, Open Morning, Open Evening, and other marketing events) by undertaking responsibility for all AV setups (including projection, video recording and/or sound when required).
The successful candidate will have the ability to work on their own initiative, plan, organise and determine priorities to meet tight deadlines, have excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail and have a willingness to work flexibly within a team to collaborate towards common objectives. A good standard of education and a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an ICT or AV Technician is essential. Prior experience in an educational setting is desirable.
With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32 acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.
A large Foundation Services Department supports the School operations and within this there is a trading arm, Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL). This includes BSS Weddings and Events, BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone and Patterdale Hall, a superb Outdoor Pursuits Centre situated at the Southern end of Lake Ullswater. Those who work within the organisation are able to combine the experience and pleasure of educating and being around young people with some of the challenges of a business environment.
An attractive salary and benefits package are available.
If you have any queries or wish to discuss this position in more detail, please contact ICT Services on 01204 434750.
Closing date for applications: Monday 15 April 2024 at 10am
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.