IT Technician – Nuneaton Campus
Play a vital role in delivering secure, efficient and reliable IT systems that empower people, drive productivity and make a meaningful everyday impact across the charity.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £29,691.79
Contract: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
Closing Date: Thursday 16th July, 2026 at 12:00pm
IT Technician – Nuneaton Campus
To contribute to the delivery of the organisational mission, working within the IT Department to help deliver secure, effective and efficient IT systems that are in accordance with our organisational values:
Equality Empowerment Respect Sustainability
IT Technician responsibilities:
- Operate primarily in a first-line support role for the College, providing customer support by accurately recording, updating and documenting requests utilising the IT helpdesk and support colleagues in fault analysis including the escalation of incidents when necessary.
- Install, maintain and upgrade College hardware, software and network equipment primarily at Nuneaton Campus, but across multiple geographical sites, including:
- Maintain staff and student user profiles across all IT systems and databases.
- Ensure backups are carried out in accordance with IT policies and contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
- Manage College mobile devices and ensure the BYOD and Acceptable Use Policies are followed.
- Collaborate with the IT Team to ensure effective IT processes and procedures are in place and assist with the implementation of project work.
- Create, maintain and publish relevant support documentation in order to assist users in the quick resolution of their incidents and service requests and enable them to become more self-sufficient.
- Support colleagues in reviewing the specification of new equipment and obtain competitive quotes before purchase.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in information technology for example, Network technology, other hardware and software. This may include participation in appropriate staff development / training / events.
General Responsibilities for all Staff:
- Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated with dignity and respect.
- Empower the people we support to maintain their personal independence and confidentiality.
- Contribute positively to a high-quality teaching, learning and working environment.
- Comply with health & safety and safeguarding regulations.
- Any other reasonable duties commensurate with role as required.
We shortlist candidates based on essential and desirable criteria.
We evidence the attributes using the application form and qualification certificates, and during interviews and skill tests.
Education & Qualifications
| Attribute | Criteria | Evidence |
| Level 2 or above in English and Maths | Essential | Certificates |
| Level 3 qualification in IT or equivalent experience | Essential | Certificates |
| HND or Degree in IT/Computer Science | Desirable | Certificates |
| Evidence of recent and ongoing continual professional development | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
Experience, Knowledge & Abilities
| Attribute | Criteria | Evidence |
| Experience of working in an IT environment | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
| Experience of administering cloud infrastructure | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
| Experience of backup and recovery routines | Desirable | Application Form & Interview |
| Experience of utilising an IT Helpdesk system | Desirable | Application Form & Interview |
| Experience of managing and administering mobile devices and BYOD | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
| Knowledge of CISCO networking, , Azure/Entra and Intune | Desirable | Application Form & Interview |
| Developed staff training manuals | Desirable | Application Form & Interview |
| Experience of assistive technology | Desirable | Application Form & Interview |
Interpersonal Skills & Qualities
| Attribute | Criteria | Evidence |
| Strong customer service and communication skills, including the ability to adapt technical language for diverse and neurodivergent users | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
| Able to work collaboratively with all staff within the College | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
| Able to encourage the use of IT and ILT and explore new development opportunities | Desirable | Application Form & Interview |
| Able to manage workload with competing deadlines | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
| Has a genuine desire to improve the lives of students and is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion |
Essential |
Application Form & Interview |
| Self-motivated and proactive approach | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
| Clean driving license | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
| Ability to work independently across multiple sites | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
| Flexible approach to work and hours of work | Essential | Application Form & Interview |
Note: This job description and person specification is not an exhaustive description – it is a guide and will be subject to review to meet the service / business needs.