Apprentice ICT Officer (Infrastructure)
Kick-start your tech career as an ICT Infrastructure Apprentice with your local government — a role that combines real impact, hands-on learning, and the chance to shape essential digital services for your community. If you're a curious, analytical thinker with a passion for technology and problem-solving, we want to hear from you!
Role
- Assist with the delivery of ICT Infrastructure whilst working as part of a team and under the supervision of a Senior IT Officer - Infrastructure.
- Support the ICT service to deliver efficient operation and control of the IT and/or Telecommunications infrastructure (comprising physical or virtual hardware, software, network services and data storage) either on-premises or to end-users provisioned as cloud
services that is required to deliver and support the information systems needs of an organisation. - Assist in installing and configuring computer systems, diagnosing hardware and/or software faults, solving technical and applications problems, either remotely or in person. Some examples of these issues are slow performance, connection problems, and an inability to access data. Support the team in the support and maintenance of systems, including software maintenance, incident management, testing, and implementation.
- Participate in the rollout of new technologies and upgrades.
- Maintain accurate documentation of systems, procedures, and configurations.
- Provide first-line support to internal users, escalating issues when necessary.
- Learn and apply best practices in cybersecurity, data protection, and IT service management.
- Assist with administrative support relating to the work of the service and help in the delivery of an effective and responsive ICT service.
- Supporting a high standard of customer care, dealing with customers in person, by email and on the telephone, developing strong working relationships with system users allowing solutions to be developed in close collaboration.
Training
- Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Information Communications Technician qualification
- Workplace Learning
- Provided with a 1:1 Tutor
- Block Delivery - Virtual workshops
- At the end of the apprenticeship programme, it is anticipated that you will be employment ready, and will be given the opportunity to apply for any available permanent employment opportunities within the IT Service and across the Council
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- NOWSKILLS LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Flexible working hours, including homework (subject to the needs of the role). The role may on occasion require working outside the flexible working hours to support service delivery.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 9 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 31st August 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 3rd November 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Patience
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE, grade C / 5 or above (Essential)
About the Employer
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England. Calderdale is set in the beautiful South Pennines in West Yorkshire, a vibrant Metropolitan Borough, and an active part of Leeds City Region. With a career move to Calderdale Council, you will find a meaningful way to contribute. You will also make a real difference to others. With over 600 services, we offer a wide variety of roles. So, you can use your skills and experience to help others and make Calderdale a better place for everyone.
- Company
- Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Mulcture House, 11 Mulcture Hall Rd, Halifax, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,526.20 to £23,492.04 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Mulcture House, 11 Mulcture Hall Rd, Halifax, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,526.20 to £23,492.04 a year
- Posted