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NLC10 - £39,829 - £45,696
North Lanarkshire Council has made a commitment to deliver new Community Hub facilities with the aim of providing inclusive learning environments where state-of-the-art facilities are available for children, young people, and members of the community.
This post is a 23-month fixed-term position working in the Telecomms Team, supporting the technology requirements for the delivery of Digital Services to the Hubs.
You will have good knowledge and technical understanding of ICT infrastructure technologies, particularly for Data Cabling design and specifications, Cisco Switching and Routing technologies, Cisco Voice, and Cisco Wireless.
The remit of the Telecomms team includes designing, developing, and maintaining the Council's ICT infrastructure, supporting the Council to meet the needs of its internal customers by utilising and developing IT solutions that make best use of technology to provide efficient, secure, and effective services.
Although based at Motherwell Civic Square, due to the nature of the post, a predominant aspect of the role will require the post holder to provide a peripatetic service, exercising initiative and independence in dealing with any issues that arise throughout the life of these projects.
With an SVQ3, HND, or equivalent in an ICT-related subject, preferably with accreditations or training in ICT Technology subjects such as Cisco CCNA. Training and qualifications in other related best practice subjects such as Prince2, ITIL, management, and leadership will be advantageous.
You will have significant work experience in an ICT infrastructure development and support role and be able to demonstrate experience and capability in interpreting and defining customer requirements.
As a developing IT Professional, you will be able to demonstrate technical analytical and problem-solving skills, be self-motivated and organised, be able to work to targets, demonstrate experience of project work, and react appropriately and quickly to challenges. Good oral and written communication skills are also essential.
You will be required to undertake a full basic disclosure check via Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing this role.
This post is temporary until 30/10/2026.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy, LearnNL, to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council is happy to talk flexible working; we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council has adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans, and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists, and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
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