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IT & Information Management Support Officer

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Sectors Business, Support & Other
Location Scotland (Central) - UK
Town/City Aberdeen
Salary Additional Information £22,586
Salary (Minimum)
22586
Salary (Maximum)
2256
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 26/08/2021
Company Name Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Contact Name
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Directory Entry : The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is the public body that advises the UK Government and devolved administrations on UK-wide and international nature conservation. Originally established under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. For Careers with the JNCC visit the Civil Service Career Portal.
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Description

We’re the environment’s best kept secret. Established in 1991, we’re the UK’s statutory adviser on issues affecting the natural environment across the UK and internationally. Our primary role is advising all four Governments of the UK. With most of our work being within Government, our public profile is low but our impact is high.

What’s the role?

As an IT technical support officer, you’ll work as part of a Team monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of the JNCC. You will be installing and configuring computer systems, diagnosing hardware and software faults and solving technical and applications problems, either over the phone or in person.

This particular post will have an added responsibility of specialising in monitoring, managing and developing the JNCC Office 365 environment.

You can also work within first or second-line support. The work is as much about understanding how information systems are used as applying technical knowledge related to computer hardware or software.

You’ll be working closely with the Information Management team, who are creating related policies and procedures that will need to translate into technical outputs.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to build on your existing skills and deepen your knowledge in current and emerging technologies. Training will be provided to meet your needs; all you need to supply is the energy and drive to learn these new technologies and deliver and excellent quality of service.

Job description

Post Duties

You'll be responsible as part of a Team for the smooth running of computer systems and ensuring that users get maximum benefits from them. Individual tasks vary depending needs. Since JNCC has a small IT team the work will be varied and expansive across multiple technologies.

• install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications

• monitor and maintain computer systems and networks

• talk staff through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the phone, to help set up systems or resolve issues

• troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults

• replace hardware parts as required on laptops and servers

• provide support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports

• support the roll-out of new applications

• set up new users' accounts and profiles and deal with password issues

• respond within agreed time limits to technical calls logged through the IT help desk system,

• work continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate)

• prioritise and manage many open cases at one time

• rapidly establish a good working relationship with customers and other professionals, such as software developers

• test and evaluate new technology

• Participate in projects that deliver new services either on-premises and in the Office 365 environment
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• Liaise between Information Management and IT to support technical delivery of the Microsoft 365 roll out project.

• Work closely with the information management specialist to support information management requirements within the Microsoft 365 environment.

• Support staff as JNCC embarks on new ways of working within the Microsoft 365 environment

Responsibilities

To be a successful candidate you will have:

• 1-2 Years’ experience of working in an IT department and preferably in a help environment
• A general understanding of data management principles in terms of data lifecycle

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Delivering at Pace
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Working Together
  • Changing and Improving

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Exchange and Active Directory objects - Distribution List, User Domain accounts, Service Accounts, etc.
  • Have experience in Identify, troubleshoot, and process service requests/incidents submitted by end-users through a ticketing system
  • Excellent communication skills with some experience of writing guidance and/or training material on technical subjects for a mainly non-technical audience
  • At minimum of 1 years knowledge of working in various Microsoft 365 services – With some exposure to M365 tenant administration, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive for Business, Security and Protection, Management of Azure AD, Intune and Mo
  • Have basic understanding of PowerShell command with respect to Exchange and Active Directory administrative functions
  • Experience carrying out research tasks to identify technologies to fit business needs
  • A good understanding of the data lifecycle, from discovery through to storage and disposition of data
  • Knowledge and understanding of Modern SharePoint (or related experience with willingness to learn SharePoint).

Benefits

Equality and diversity

JNCC is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected and see this as a good place to work. JNCC has a responsibility to ensure that we have an inclusive culture where discrimination, harassment, bullying and prejudice will not be tolerated. Our selection process is determined on fair and open competition and regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership.

Continuous professional development (CPD)

Employees are encouraged to keep developing skills and professional knowledge.
JNCC has made available, and encourages employees to use, on average, five working days per annum for CPD activities with access to related funding

Leave entitlement

JNCC annual leave allowance is 25 days per annum. After five years’ service, leave entitlement increases to 30 days per annum.
In addition to annual leave, JNCC offers 12 public and privilege days per annum, three of which are explicitly reserved for office closure between Christmas and New Year.

Work/life balance

JNCC supports flexible working hours and practices to help employees strike a good balance between work life and personal life.

Our policies are family-friendly and include flexi-time, flexible working patterns, compressed hours and dispersed working. JNCC also offers paid maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, over and above the minimum statutory entitlements. Some work/life balance benefits are available following a minimum length of service.

Any move from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Civil Service Pension

Employees will have the opportunity to join Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits. JNCC makes a significant contribution to the cost of employee pensions.

Employee Assistance Programme

JNCC provides employees with a free and confidential support service which gives unlimited access to information, advice and emotional support to help employees prepare for and manage all of life's ups and downs, events and challenges.

Trade Union

JNCC has entered into a partnership agreement with its recognised Trade Unions: Prospect and PCS, which employees are able to join and be involved with.

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee Discount Scheme

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