It Support Trainee (6-Month Ftc)

Element; Chiswick; Hybrid; GBP 8,400 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cover

32 days annual leave (pro rata)

Professional development budget

Wellbeing platform

Home Office allowance

Company socials

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

Element is seeking an IT Support Trainee to provide hands-on support for colleagues at our Chiswick office. You’ll look after devices, help with everyday IT needs, and ensure smooth IT operations in a government-ready environment.

This part-time six-month fixed-term contract (24 hours/week) offers exposure to IT security, privacy and compliance, with opportunities to explore AI tools and Jira Service Management as the team moves to global IT processes.

Qualifications

• A degree or studies in IT, computer science or a related subject, or similar hands on experience.
• Basic knowledge of laptops, mobile devices and common software, and how to solve everyday IT problems.
• Interest in IT security, privacy and compliance.
• Good communication skills and friendly approach.
• Attention to detail and handling confidential information.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn, Agile mindset.

Responsibilities

• End user support: respond to day-to-day IT requests and assist onboarding/offboarding.
• On-site support at the Chiswick office, including network and Wi‑Fi issues.
• Device lifecycle: prepare, swap and collect laptops, mobiles and accessories.
• Assist hardware refresh projects and supplier quotes as needed.
• Maintain device records in the asset system and ensure secure data erasure.
• Support patching, updates and security policy enforcement.

Skills

IT support

End-user support

Access management

IT security interest

Communication skills

Education

Degree in IT / Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Job description

Element develops a sovereign, interoperable and secure communications platform for government, defence and public sector organisations. We are a for-profit company committed to open source, building on Matrix; the open communication standard created by the same team behind Element. Element works closely with organisations including the NATO, United Nations, and more than 35 governments to provide sovereign workplace solutions for public administration. We are building something important for highly regulated and security-sensitive environments, and we cannot do that without a diverse and high-performing team. Our hiring process is designed to be respectful, transparent and fair.

Our Values.

• We care about the greater good
• We work together in the open
• We are proud of how we serve our customers
• We are ambitious and iterate rapidly

Responsibilities

What we're looking for.

• A degree or studies in IT, computer science or a related subject, or similar hands on experience
• Basic knowledge of laptops, mobile devices and common software, and how to solve everyday IT problems
• A real interest in IT security, privacy and compliance
• Good communication skills and friendly approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail, and care when handling confidential information
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Agile and open to change

Bonus points if you also have:

• Some experience with ticketing tools such as Jira

Requirements

The impact you’ll make. As our IT Support Trainee, you will be the hands‑on support that makes our IT function even stronger! You will look after devices, help colleagues with their everyday IT needs, and keep things running smoothly in our Chiswick office. This is a great first step into a career in IT. You will learn how IT, security and compliance work in a company that supports governments, NATO and the United Nations. You will also get the chance to explore how AI and automation can make IT work simpler and faster.

This role is part time (24 hours/week) on a 6-month fixed term contract. You must be available Mondays.

What you’ll be doing.

• End user support
  • Answer day to day IT support requests from colleagues
  • Support onboarding, changes and offboarding of users, including setting up and removing access
  • On-site support at the Chiswick office, including network and WiFi issues
• Devices and assets
  • Prepare, swap and collect laptops, mobiles and accessories during their full lifecycle
  • Be involved in the Hardware Refresh Project (to replace older laptops)
  • Assist IT Ops Manager with hardware purchase process, including comparing quotes and specs and placing orders
  • Maintain device and asset records up to date in SnipeIT
  • Manage process for retired devices, including secure data erasure and recycling
• Security and compliance
  • Support device patching, updates and regular maintenance
  • Collect evidence and documentation for Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 (via Vanta)
  • Monitor and enforce access control and security policies
• Improvement and projects
  • Track software licences, renewals and subscriptions
  • Write and update IT guides and knowledge base articles
  • Take part in small, controlled trials of AI tools and automation
  • Support IT projects, such as moving our IT ticketing to Jira Service Management and setting up a global SIM provider

Benefits

Salary Range. For 6 months (24h/week): £8,400 - £10,500 (If that helps, annual equivalents are: 24h/week: £16k - £21k or 40h/week: £28k - £35k)

Where we're located. This role is hybrid and will be required to come to our Chiswick office in London as and when required. It is located near Turnham Green tube station.

What we offer.

• Meaningful, mission-driven work in open source
• 32 days of annual leave (pro rata)
• Healthcare cover
• Professional development budget
• Access to a wellbeing platform
• Home Office allowance
• Company socials
• Family-friendly environment

Our hiring process.

• HR Initial Call - Up to 30 min with the Senior HR Manager/Hiring Manager
• First Stage interview - Up to 45 min with the IT Operations Manager
• Last stage interview - Up to 45 min with the Head of Support

Equality, diversity, and inclusion. Element does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy.