IT Technican Brighton, England
Job description
IT Technician
Hours - Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm) Dual sited in Brighton and Seaford
Salary - £24,000 - £28,000 – Permanent
At St. John’s, we have been making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for an amazing IT Technician to support us in making that difference! Could that be you?
Why join our inclusive team?
St. John's is one of the largest employers in Brighton and Hove.
What can we offer you?
- Fulfilling and meaningful work – make a difference!
- 40 days holiday including bank holidays
- .Pay above the Brighton and Hove Living Wage
- Full training and support with career development plans that are tailored to you.
- Discounts across businesses in the local community
Who are we?
St. John’s is a non-maintained specialist school & college, working with autistic people, the majority of whom also have learning disabilities. Some of our learners have co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, hearing or visual impairments, or mental health needs. We also support autistic learners who have an additional profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) syndrome.
What are we looking for?
As an IT Support Technician, you will be an integral part of delivering exceptional IT services to our offices in Brighton and Seaford. You will work closely with the Manager Service Provider (MSP) to ensure the smooth operation of the company’s IT systems an receive direction and guidance on IT management and strategy.
You will have 1-2 years of IT Support experience, you should be proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently. This role requires the ability to adapt to new challenges and situations on a daily basis.
What will you be doing?
The focus of this position is on delivering customer-and business-focused IT services, rather than technical solutions. This means that you should have excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs and goals of the company and its employees.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their IT career. You will be exposed to a wide range of technical aspects, from Microsoft Windows administration and networking to IT security and file processes. You will also have the chance to interact with colleagues from different departments and assists with their IT issues.
In addition, you will be working with young people who may need technical support and guidance. The candidate should have good integrity, a keen eye for detail, and be willing to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
In conclusion, the IT Operational service is critical to the success of the company, and we are looking for someone who is energetic, customer-focused, and eager to take on the challenges of this role, with the guidance and direction of the MSP.
What makes us stand out?
- Brighton & Hove Living Wage Employer
- Autism Accreditation from the National Autistic Society
- Mindful Employer Committed 2021
- Disability Confident Committed Employer 2025
- Restraint Reduction Network Member
- Autism Education Trust training provider Brighton & Hove
Exciting opportunity? We think so! Click apply to start your journey as part of the St. John’s School and College family as an IT Technician!
Safeguarding
St. John’s is committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people, vulnerable adults and children. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance.
Equality of opportunity
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills, and stories to join our staff team and influence and develop our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from people who are currently underrepresented in our staff team and will invite for interview all candidates who meet the role criteria and identify as disabled and/or from a Black, Asian, or minority ethnic background. St. John’s School and College are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
