IS System Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Systems Administrator
Location: Stone-ST15 0SD (Flexible working available)
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary, Remote/Home Working (with one-off allowance), Flexible Working, Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Private Medical (Optical & Dental options), Matching Contributory Pension, 25 Days Leave (Buy & Sell Scheme), Life Insurance, Referral Scheme, Discretionary Bonus, Benefits Hub.
Why are we hiring a IS Systems Administrator?
Due to our extensive company growth, we are hiring for an IS Systems Administrator! This role is a role like no other where you will find that no two days are the same, it also comes with a high amount of autonomy.
As the IS Systems Administrator you will be responsible for providing support to internal customers and following requests through to resolution. As part of your day-to-day role you are also responsible for running IS Projects as assigned by the IS Manager who this role will report into.
Whoβs Instem? Well, weβre a global provider of bespoke industry leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre-clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 20!)
Instem is a unique, solutions-based organisation. Weβve doubled in size over the last 3 years through new business and product enhancement, but also via acquisition. Our 5-year growth plan is progressive, and we need you to help us reach that next level!
Whatβs the culture/environment like? For a global business of over 500 staff, we very much have a family feel. Youβll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where youβll feel empowered, valued and accountable. Weβll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths
What are you responsible for?
- Responding to requests for assistance from internal users ensuring problems are resolved quickly and efficiently.
- Experience working in a busy helpdesk environment, managing multiple projects at once.
- Organising external support and sourcing spare parts to ensure timely resolutions.
- Responsibility for larger and more complex infrastructure projects working independently and with other team members to meet project goals and timelines.
- Responsibility for either geographic or entire functional aspects of our infrastructure.
- Supervision of other team members.
- Managing the sever room and ensuring log is kept of equipment, ordering spares when needed.
- Travel to other local UK Instem offices as and when required
- Adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally and diligently
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- In-depth knowledge of specialist operating systems, packages and services.
- Familiarity with relevant technical information resources.
- Relevant professional qualifications/certifications, MS Qualification (Not essential)
- Knowledge of MS Teams, SharePoint, exchange, office 365.
This is a great opportunity to join a worthwhile cause with an organization that offers an entrepreneurial free-thinking environment, coupled with a proven track record of leadership, performance and profitability.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Software Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IS System Administrator roles across Instem's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Software Development.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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