ICT Network and Infrastructure Engineer

About Northern College

The only residential College designed for adults aged 19+ in the North.

For over 40 years Northern College has been changing the lives of adults across the region. Each year we build a learning community of students, teaching and support staff that works together to make sure students achieve their goals. 

We are based in Wentworth Castle close to Barnsley town centre and surrounded by 500 acres of National Trust gardens. The campus is the perfect place for students to immerse themselves in their learning experience. Staying here residentially also gives them the freedom to focus on their course, meet other people and do the best that they can without any distractions. 

www.northern.ac.uk  

ICT Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Salary: £28,544 - £30,399 per annum

Closing date: 23 January 2024   

Location: Wentworth Castle, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified candidate to join our small yet progressive ICT team.  With proven experience in developing ICT infrastructure, you will support the development of the ICT Service framework and work collaboratively to support its delivery.  You will lead on the deployment of the ICT digital infrastructure, configuring and optimising all new and existing network hardware, software and communication links.  Cyber security of the infrastructure and raising user awareness will also be a key part of your role.  With a focus on customer service, you will support all service users, who may be working on and off campus, to ensure the provision of an excellent user experience.  This will include occasional weekend and evening cover.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following qualifications:-

• A Level 4 in Computing or equivalent; and/or
• A minimum of English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent

In return, you'll enjoy a friendly and supportive workplace with excellent benefits which include: 

• Access to the LGPS pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Up to 35 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) plus college closure between Christmas and New Year
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including access to Occupational Health services and Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Career development and progression opportunities and access to support for professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Free Gym membership with Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL)
• Free access to 500 acres of surrounding National Trust gardens and parkland

Next steps

So if you’re interested? Visit the website site below to view the full job description and person specification and to apply.

www.northern.ac.uk/jobs

If you have any questions about the role and the College please contact our HR team on 01226 776000 or by email at [email protected].

Northern College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.  Northern College promotes the welfare of all students and is fully committed to safeguarding and to fulfilling its obligations under the Prevent duty.  The college expects all staff to share these commitments.  Please note that all applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview.

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