Computer Network Officer

Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Business Support Scale 11-17: £21,410 to £22,289 gross per annum

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 12 February 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Reference Number: 1645

Are you experienced in of supporting a large communications network and looking for a new challenge? Join Blackburn College and make a difference in people's lives!

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

­­­­­­­­­­­This is an exciting role, working within the IT Department of a large College. You will work within the Computer Services Operations and Networking team, in conjunction with the Team Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining the network infrastructure for the College. 

What are we looking for?

Applicants are required to possess a nationally recognised qualification in IT or equivalent experience. You will also need to have qualifications in English and Maths at level 2. You should have experience of supporting a large communications network and a working knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating System. Experience of maintaining and configuring IT hardware and software is also required.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Salary band: : £21,410 to £22,289 gross per annum
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals. 

To apply for this role, please email your CV to [email protected]

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