IT & Operations Apprentice

Queens Park Rangers Football Club

London, W12 7PJ

Closes in 26 days (Thursday 31 October)

Posted on 25 September 2024


Summary

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 Communication Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship.

Annual wage
£16,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm with some working weekends due to football matches at times.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

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

Apprentice tasks to include:

  • 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 cyber security 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.
  • Stay updated with the latest IT and cyber security 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

Loftus Road Stadium

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

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

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
  • 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
  • Your training plan

    • Level 3 Information communications technician
    • Level 2 Functional skills in English and maths if required
    • Remote in the workplace and Teams

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English and maths (grade 4 or equivalent)

    Desirable qualifications

    Other in:

    • AWS, Azure, Python, Script, PowerShell (grade Any)
    • CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL (grade Any)
    • VMware, Hyper-V, Cyber security tools &technique (grade Any)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Reliable, punctual and honest
    • Familiar with Microsoft 365

    Other requirements

    - As part of the operations team, the apprentice will need to 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 training ground. - Queens Park Rangers Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to safer recruitment throughout the club. An enhanced DBS check is a requirement of the role. - Multi Locations: Address 1: MATRADE Loftus Road, South Africa Road, London, W12 7PJ Address 2: TSG Elite Training & Performance Centre, Crane Lodge Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 9PQ

    About this company

    QPR FC (Queens Park Rangers) is a professional football club with a history dating back to 1882 and currently operating in the Championship league with aspirations of operating in the premier league. With this in mind, QPR have embarked on a considerable investment and development project following the recent purchase of our very own training ground. We are into our second year of a 5-year project that will see a £30m investment into our new training centre incorporating a new state of the art elite and academy building and performance centre along with a new bespoke grounds maintenance building.

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    Dependent on progress review, a full-time role may be offered.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

    jobs@qpr.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278810.

    Apply now

    Closes in 26 days (Thursday 31 October)

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    Company’s application instructions

    Please email application with CV to: jobs@qpr.co.uk