IT & Operations Apprentice

Summary

Have you ever wanted to combine a passion for IT and Football? Queens Park Rangers FC are seeking a proactive and dedicated IT & Operations Apprentice to join the team. The role will provide the successful candidate with hands-on experience and a wide ranging view of the Football industry across various IT disciplines and areas of operations.

Annual wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:30pm).
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The Role

Have you ever wanted to combine a passion for IT and Football?

Queens Park Rangers FC are seeking a proactive and dedicated IT & Operations Apprentice to join the team. This role will be Located at Matrade Loftus Road Stadium and the TSG Elite Performance Centre Training Ground (“TG”.)

This is a 2-year fixed contract apprenticeship with opportunities of a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship. Suitable for a school leaver as well as more experienced candidates, the individual will study to attain the Level 3 Information Communications Technician qualification which will itself occur over an 18 month period.

The role will provide the successful candidate with hands-on experience and a wide ranging view of the Football industry across various IT disciplines and areas of operations whilst they complete their Information Communications Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship.

As part of the Operations team the apprentice will support the wider business in troubleshooting, maintaining and improving our IT systems, as well as assisting with Matchday operations and preparation of the Stadium and TG.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT equipment and systems;
Support the IT MSP in managing and resolving IT support requests from staff;
Assisting the Operations Department with administrative functions, through detailed record keeping, and proactive monitoring of stadium and event operations.
Help maintain the security and integrity of our IT systems by following cybersecurity best practices;
Assisting with physical event set up, maintenance and logistical support for Matchdays and other events at the two locations;
Participate in the deployment and management of software applications and updates;
Document IT processes and procedures for future reference; and
Stay updated with the latest IT and cybersecurity trends and technologies.
Comply with all company policies/procedures. Adhere to all company regulations regarding policies, procedures, health, safety and security.
All other duties that may arise from time to time and fall within the scope of this position.

Where you’ll work

South Africa Road London

W12 7PJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy

Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification

apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments

Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders

Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders

Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources

Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate

Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely

Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements

Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements

Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task

Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task

Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.

Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures

Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux

Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times

Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements

Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely

Test and evaluate network environments

Monitor performance and usage of a network

Deploy applications on a network

Set up storage and data access for staff

Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network

Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance

Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls

Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely

Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.

Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.

Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.

Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy