IT Operations Apprentice – The Health Foundation -( Hybrid ) EC4Y 8AP - £23,029– 37.5 hrs/w

The IT Operations Apprentice, based on the service desk, will provide basic technical support to Foundation staff, focusing on customer service and assisting with day-to-day IT queries. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service, and a willingness to learn and develop.

Role

Key responsibilities 

  • Provide first-line support to end-users, resolving basic IT issues related to operating systems, applications, and hardware, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Utilize the Service Desk tool to manage and update support tickets, ensuring all tickets are handled promptly and kept up to date.
  • Monitor and maintain compliance with Service Level Agreements, prioritising and escalating issues as necessary to meet SLA requirements.
  • Assist in managing user accounts, including creating, modifying, and deleting them as part of the starter/leaver process.
  • Help set up and configure end-user devices such as laptops, and mobile devices under supervision.
  • Support the management of equipment, consumables, and other supplies, ensuring availability for staff needs.
  • Assist in maintaining office technology, including desk setups, meeting rooms, and audio-visual equipment.
  • Ensure the inventory of all hardware and software assets, including servers, desktops, laptops, printers, and software licenses are kept up to date. 
  • Conduct daily checks on equipment and services as required.
  • Escalate relevant issues to either internal 3rd line support staff or 3rd parties as required and work with 3rd parties to provide solutions to reported issues.
  • Contribute to project work as part of the foundation's overall IT strategy as directed by the leaders within the IMT department.
  • Perform other duties to help support the rest of the department, as is reasonably required. 

Training

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Information Communications Technician standard.

The training covers the following core occupational duties: 
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0973-v1-2  

This apprenticeship provides structured learning and mentorship, enabling the successful candidate to build a foundation within IT Service Management. On completion, the apprentice will be well-equipped to progress into a permanent 1st Line Service Desk Engineer position or similar IT support role within the organisation. 

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday, this is a Hybrid role, working 2-3 days in the office per week.
Expected Duration
1 Year 5 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 24th November 2025
Start Date
Monday, 5th January 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Willing to learn

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4 (C) (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4 (C) (Essential)

About the Employer

THE HEALTH FOUNDATION
We are an independent charitable foundation committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. Through giving grants to those working at the front line, to carrying out research and policy analysis, we shine a light on how to make successful change happen that is improving health and health care for the UK population. We believe that every person in the UK should have access to the same standard of health care, irrespective of their background. Through our research, data analysis and policy insights, we are informing individuals and companies across the health and social care system to navigate their way through the current challenges. Our work is centred on the creation, curation and dissemination of health and health care related information and its secure handling and management are critical to protecting our reputation.
Company
THE HEALTH FOUNDATION
Location
The Health Foundation, Salisbury Square House, 8 Salisbury Square, LONDON, England
Hybrid/Remote Options
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£23,029 a year
Posted
Company
THE HEALTH FOUNDATION
Location
The Health Foundation, Salisbury Square House, 8 Salisbury Square, LONDON, England
Hybrid/Remote Options
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£23,029 a year
Posted