Grow Your Own IT Graduate Technician

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham is seeking Graduate IT Support Technicians for full-time, 15-month fixed-term roles. The successful candidates will provide IT support to staff and students, manage IT incidents, and work closely with various teams. This position requires a relevant degree from Birmingham City University and offers a starting salary of £28,287 with progression. Ideal for IT graduates eager to kickstart their careers in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Presentation skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service across service points.
• Capture and record incidents and service requests.
• Deliver standard first-line fixes for common issues.
• Manage calls within the ITSM system.
• Provide proactive maintenance support for IT equipment.
• Liaise with Desktop Service team for accurate IT asset changes.
• Collaborate across IT for quality service experiences.
• Engage with IT Academy and contribute to meetings.

Skills

IT Experience

Network Administration

Active Directory

LAN

Computer Networking

Computer Skills

Windows

Remote Access Software

Help Desk

IT Support

Operating Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Relevant degree from Birmingham City University

Job description

Description

This vacancy is only open to Birmingham City University graduates from the academic year 2023 / 2024 and 2024 / 2025. To be eligible you must have completed your course between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2025 and you must no longer be studying.

As you are applying for a role as part of the Grow Your Own Graduate Programme you will need to contact a member of the Careers team to receive support with the application process to ensure the best chance of success. You will also receive communications around future Grow Your Own opportunities and support sessions.

Alternatively for more information or to book a consultation please email : .

The full‑time starting salary is normally 28287.00 per annum with progression available in post to 32006.00 per annum.

Grade: C

10 x full‑time 15 month fixed‑term positions.

The IT Department at Birmingham City University is seeking to appoint a graduate for a 15‑month fixed‑term position. The successful candidates will have completed a relevant degree at Birmingham City University.

Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study right in the heart of the city and we currently have an exciting opportunity for Graduate IT Support Technicians to join our dynamic team working with staff and students across the University. This role will join an established team and play a major part in supporting customers across our Faculties and professional service staff at our City Centre and City South campuses. This will suit graduates with a strong interest in IT customer service and first‑line support who are looking to begin their career in an exciting environment.

The role will be on‑site working directly with students staff and other users of our buildings. You will be responsible for day‑to‑day IT support providing excellent customer service and effective management of incidents and service requests which have been assigned to the team. You will be working on a busy helpdesk in one of our support locations or on our Service Desk interacting with customers over the phone and assisting in support of the technology which enables teaching including AV equipment infrastructure and end‑user devices.

• Provide a high‑quality customer service experience across a range of service points including the central Service Desk and physical helpdesks across the University either face to face by telephone email or any other designated support channel.
• Capture and accurately record incidents and service requests as they are raised by customers using clear language and customer empathy.
• Deliver standard first‑line fixes for issues around account management standard software installation and initial diagnostics as well as any other documented fixes made available by the IT Team Leader.
• Where applicable follow up with customers and manage calls within the ITSM system to ensure that incidents and service requests do not breach service level agreements.
• Provide proactive maintenance support for equipment across the home site including support for the laptop loan service and Audio Visual equipment in teaching rooms.
• Liaise with the Desktop Service team to ensure that IT asset changes are recorded accurately.
• Liaise with and work in collaboration with colleagues across IT to deliver a high‑quality customer service experience to students and staff with incidents or requests.
• Engage with the IT Academy including attendance and contributing at regular meetings and the mentoring support provided

Strong technical communication problem solving and presentation skills will be advantageous for this role. If you have any questions about the position please contact Paul Williams / Assistant Director IT for Customer Services.

Job Description

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

IT Experience, Network Administration, Active Directory, LAN, Computer Networking, Computer Skills, Windows, Remote Access Software, Help Desk, IT Support, Operating Systems, Troubleshooting

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1