Network Officer - Fixed Term - WLC00418

Job Description

35 Hours per week

Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2022

Salary: Grade 5 Points 22 to 27

£28,201 to £32,753 per annum (subject to pending job evaluation)

Our Digital Infrastructure faculty requires an IT Network Officer on a fixed term basis until 31st July 2022. Working closely with the Digital Infrastructure Manager you will ensure the availability and integrity of West Lothian Colleges Internet Protocol Telephony (IPT) network equipment.

The range of duties is wide, requiring initiative, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure. You will possess good communication skills and will provide a helpful, responsive and courteous service to all users (staff and students) and work in cooperation with all sections of the faculty to ensure the furtherance of its operational and strategic objectives.

You will install, update, maintain and repair the communications systems and associated equipment, providing technical advice and assistance, implementing and supporting West Lothian College’s network infrastructure, including LAN’s, WAN’s, mobiles and telephone systems.

Previous experience in a Network or IT Operations role is required. Experience of the design, implementation and support of network telecom operations, particularly security, routing/switching, VLANS and VoIP technologies is essential.

Previous experience within an educational setting such as higher or further education would be desirable, as would previous experience with purchasing consortiums such as Janet Framework or Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC).

You will be qualified to SCQF Level 9 in a related subject, such as Computer Science, Information Sciences or Networking with evidence of continuous professional development. Professional qualifications such as ITIL v3 Certification would be desirable.

In line with COVID guidance the post may be required to be undertaken working remotely or on a hybrid basis with some hours worked on site and some from home.

Those shortlisted may be required to undertake a work-related assessed task as part of the selection process.

Working for the college you will benefit from a generous leave entitlement, career average pension scheme, excellent on-site facilities such as gym and restaurant, together with transport, health, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts. The college is located within the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants all within a few minutes walking distance.

The college’s Recruitment & Selection Policy can be found at https://www.west-lothian.ac.uk/corporate-and-governance/strategies-policies-and-procedures/

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that embracing difference makes us stronger. Our diverse people bring us different skills. In fact, one of our core values at West Lothian College is being welcoming to all. We recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation, so we encourage all to apply who are interested in the post.

West Lothian College is a Living Wage accredited employer.

In order to encourage people with disabilities to consider working for us, the College is a Disability Confident Employer. West Lothian College commits to employ and retain disabled people.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 2359hrs on Sunday 17th October 2021

Interviews will take place online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 27th October 2021

Please note we do not accept CVs