Junior ICT Infrastructure Specialist

Bolton School; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Bolton is seeking a Junior ICT Infrastructure Specialist. The successful candidate will support and troubleshoot ICT systems alongside senior specialists, developing skills in network and virtualization technologies. Benefits include a generous salary, pension scheme, free lunches, and holidays. The role emphasizes teamwork and willingness to learn, contributing to an inclusive and diverse environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free lunches

Free parking

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Able to troubleshoot ICT systems and hardware.
• Willingness to learn about SAN and virtualization technologies.
• Ability to support and develop network configurations.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective solutions for ICT infrastructure issues.
• Work with senior specialists on projects.
• Contribute to system enhancements for users.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Firewall configuration

Core switch configuration

Edge switch configuration

Job description

The ICT Department are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual as a Junior ICT Infrastructure Specialist. Could this be you? Ready to take the next step in your career?

The successful candidate will;

• be able to act as a trouble-shooter, providing effective and timely solutions across all infrastructure, ICT Systems and hardware in conjunction with senior ICT Systems Specialists
• be willing to learn and support, in conjunction with senior ICT Systems Specialists, SAN, blade centre and virtualisation and hyperconverged technologies
• be able to develop skills to support with Firewall, core switch and edge switch configuration, in conjunction with senior ICT Systems Specialists.
• be able to work as part of a team committed to enhancing the systems and services available to our users
• be willing to work flexibly depending on current ICT works / projects

With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32 acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.

A large Foundation Services Department supports the School operations and within this there is a trading arm, Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL). This includes BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone and Patterdale Hall, a superb Outdoor Pursuits Centre situated at the Southern end of Lake Ullswater. Those who work within the organisation are able to combine the experience and pleasure of educating and being around young people with some of the challenges of a business environment.

An attractive salary and benefits package are available including a generous pension scheme, free lunches, free parking and 25 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown) plus public holidays.

For further details and to apply online for the position, please visit the School website.

Closing date for applications : 08 January 2026 at 12.00 noon

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.