IT Support Technician
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
The Department
The Clinical School Computing Service (CSCS) is a specialist IT department that provides IT services and support to over 3,000 staff, researchers and students at University of Cambridge Biomedical Campus and other sites that subscribe to our services, both remotely and in person. We are one of the largest IT providers in the University of Cambridge with 40+ staff, providing excellent opportunities to work with professional tools and enterprise systems.
The Vacancy
Due to expansion, we now have vacancy for 1 x IT Support Technician to join the team, as a permanent position.
The Role
The role sits within the Systems Support team, and responsibilities include:
- Responding to a broad range of service requests and incidents escalated from the Service Desk, within Service Levels.
- Capturing of requirements and then fulfilling requests by setting up/upgrading devices using the CSCS client/device management tools.
- Completing customer configuration and delivering device handovers, as well as offering guidance and individual training to customers on getting the best from their IT services.
- Providing 2nd line IT support for devices, including their connectivity, hardware, and software following agreed procedures and escalating to other teams in the department, if appropriate.
- Providing IT support as part of a team, for the high-quality audio-visual systems within the Clinical School.
- Assisting with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures, as well as with the development of standards, processes, and documentation.
- Working on small, agreed projects.
The Person
You must be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, providing quality support in a complex but interesting environment.
To be successful, you should be able to demonstrate:
- Some experience setting up devices and troubleshooting with regards to Windows, although having macOS and/or Linux would be a bonus.
- Some experience with Active Directory, Office/Microsoft 365, printers, and networks.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, across various channels, eg. in person, over the phone/video & email etc.
- Be able to effectively manage your priorities, time, and workload.
- Have experience in providing IT support in a workplace environment.
- Enjoy helping people with their issues or requests and have a positive manner.
- Have a focus on continuous improvement, in terms of systems, services and yourself.
Further Details
We provide IT services from Monday to Friday between 8:30am ¿ 5:00pm. The team share the responsibility of providing that support across shifts within that time, from our office on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
We provide excellent opportunities for career development, hybrid working, where possible (although this role is based on-site), 33 days annual leave (plus public holidays), a generous pension scheme and a wide range of competitive benefits and services. Our staff also have access to internal University training, several online learning platforms as well as an allowance for external training courses.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
The closing date for applications is: 12th February 2023
The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed
Please quote reference RY35086 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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 (£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: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IT Support Technician roles across University of Cambridge'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 Colleges & Universities.
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 £27,929 - £32,348 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying Colleges & Universities openings directly to your inbox.