IT Services is responsible for providing, developing and maintaining the University’s central IT infrastructure and for the delivery of a wide range of technology-based services to both staff and students.
IT Services multi-award-winning apprenticeship programme has been providing career opportunities for young people from the local area since 2012. In this time, over 40 Modern Apprentices have been employed with us on two-year contracts. So far, all IT apprentices who have completed their contract with us have gone on to secure a permanent role as an IT professional.
We are now recruiting for our next Digital Workplace Apprentice. In this exciting role, you will develop digital skills in marketing, creating user friendly communications for the University community we support, as well as assisting in ensuring University staff make the most of the digital tools and services that are available to them, as well as IT fundamentals, such as email, calendaring, cyber security, and file storage.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to learn. You will be organised, have good attention to detail, be a team player, and have a good working understanding of IT packages such as Microsoft 365. A good standard of English and Maths is essential.
This role will be mentored and supported through the Modern Apprentice programme and it is anticipated that the individual will achieve an SCQF level 6 qualification during their two-year fixed term contract.
Important: The University of St Andrews partners with an apprentice training provider to deliver a SCQF Level 6 qualification in year one of your apprenticeship. In order to secure funding for this training, the provider will have eligibility criteria that you must meet. All applicants must be between the age of 16 – 19 at the time of application. You also must be the legal age to leave school in Scotland.
For more information about our IT apprenticeship programme, go to:
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/apprenticeships/information-technology/
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Bethany Reid, Business Relationship Manager, email: bethany.reid@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Applications are particularly welcome from females, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 19 May 2025 Interview Date: TBC
Please quote ref: TG1043RS
Further Particulars: TG1043RS FPs.pdf