IT Support Apprentice

To ensure the delivery of a high quality, reliable support function to all employees throughout the Society via the helpdesk.

Role

  • Document all IT issues highlighted to you and log all communication regarding the support request and resolution in our helpdesk system.
  • Assist staff to overcome any difficulties they may be experiencing (e.g. printer failure, poor PC performance, telephone disconnections etc.). 
  • Provide a professional, reliable and communicative service to all departments at the Society, ensuring a timely response, the appropriate prioritisation of calls and a suitable resolution.
  • Escalate any issues or problems that need attention to the relevant support agent.  If a serious issue occurs, inform the Head of IT.
  • Perform regular checks on all Comms room based equipment to ensure it is in an acceptable working order.  Log any issues found within the IT helpdesk and manage their resolution.
  • Administer critical background admin applications.

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
Days and shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
1 Year 5 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 19th September 2025
Start Date
Friday, 26th September 2025

Desired Skills

  • IT skills

Qualifications

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

About the Employer

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR EPILEPSY
We are Epilepsy Society. The UK’s only charity transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
Company
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR EPILEPSY
Location
National Society For Epilepsy, Chalfont Centre, Chalfont St. Peter, GERRARDS CROSS, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,800 a year
Posted
Company
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR EPILEPSY
Location
National Society For Epilepsy, Chalfont Centre, Chalfont St. Peter, GERRARDS CROSS, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,800 a year
Posted