We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated IT Technician to join our evolving IT team, providing the Department of Plant Sciences with IT support across multiple sites within Cambridge. The IT Team provision support with teaching, research and administration activities throughout the department, working in line with the Universities' guidance and policies to promote excellent standards and practices. The role will be split between the main Department of Plant Sciences building on Downing Site and the Crop Science Centre in north-west Cambridge. This will be a hands-on role providing first and second line support and therefore requires good communication and relationship-building skills.
The role will be well supported by the IT Service Manager in the department, by the School of Biological Sciences Head of IT, and by colleagues in similar roles in other university departments. A wide range of training and professional career development opportunities are also available and encouraged. If you have the technical skills to help with the delivery of resilient IT services for the department, and the personality and drive to contribute to an outstanding support culture, please do apply - we'll be delighted to hear from you. This role is based within the Department of Plant Sciences, and full-time, on-site presence is expected.
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