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Working within a small, hands-on team, you’ll gain experience with a wide range of IT solutions and network systems that support operations across a football stadium—a unique and valuable learning environment for anyone starting a career in IT.

Role

  • Provide first-line technical support to all departments.
  • Act as the first point of contact for support calls.
  • Log all support calls on the fault logging system.
  • Set up and configure IT equipment and mobile devices.
  • Manage and maintain the IT inventory system.
  • Provide match-day technical support and on-call assistance as required (optional).
  • Ensure all equipment and systems are operational prior to home matches.
  • Liaise with external suppliers and support contractors.

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 with 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, and 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
Days and shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
1 Year 5 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Thursday, 30th October 2025
Start Date
Thursday, 6th November 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

Qualifications

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

About the Employer

THE BLACKBURN ROVERS FOOTBALL AND ATHLETIC LIMITED
Join the IT team at Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd, a historic professional football club founded in 1875. As an IT Apprentice, you will provide first-line support to the business over the phone, in person, and via remote software. You’ll be responsible for building and configuring PCs and laptops, while learning from and assisting fellow team members. Working within a small, hands-on team, you’ll gain experience with a wide range of IT solutions and network systems that support operations across a football stadium—a unique and valuable learning environment for anyone starting a career in IT. This apprenticeship offers the chance to develop valuable IT skills, with the potential to progress into a permanent role within the organisation.
Company
THE BLACKBURN ROVERS FOOTBALL AND ATHLETIC LIMITED
Location
Ewood Park, Blackburn, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£13,741 a year
Posted
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Company
THE BLACKBURN ROVERS FOOTBALL AND ATHLETIC LIMITED
Location
Ewood Park, Blackburn, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£13,741 a year
Posted