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IT & AI Technician Apprentice

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You will support the delivery of reliable and secure IT services across the charity while completing the Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Role

  • We are looking for an IT and AI Technician Apprentice to join our team in Harrogate
  • This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a keen interest in technology, cloud computing and artificial intelligence
  • You will support the delivery of reliable and secure IT services across the charity while completing the Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship
  • You will gain practical experience in IT support, cloud systems and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Power Automate
  • This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, learning new technologies and helping others
  • Your work will help ensure our staff have the digital tools they need to support people with sight loss and other disabilities

Training

Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship?

The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation.

This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities.

QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

  • Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
  • Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
  • Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
  • Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing. this is 20% higher than the national average.

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Working Week
Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
1 Year 5 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 1st December 2025
Start Date
Monday, 8th December 2025

Desired Skills

  • IT skills
  • Problem solving skills

Qualifications

  • 3 of any subject GCSE, grade 4+ (A* - C) (Essential)
  • Maths & English GCSE, grade 3+ (D or above) (Essential)

About the Employer

HENSHAWS SOCIETY FOR BLIND PEOPLE
Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
Company
HENSHAWS SOCIETY FOR BLIND PEOPLE
Location
50 Bond End, Knaresborough, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,271 a year
Posted
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Company
HENSHAWS SOCIETY FOR BLIND PEOPLE
Location
50 Bond End, Knaresborough, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,271 a year
Posted