The Faculty:
The Faculty of Mathematics comprises two closely-linked departments; the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) and the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS). Together, the Departments have 97 academic staff, more than 125 contract research staff and just under 90 Professional Services staff. The Faculty is housed at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences on Wilberforce Road, a purpose-built site designed to create a collaborative working environment with both indoor and outdoor workspaces. The site has its own café and is about 20 minutes' walk from either Madingley Road Park and Ride or the city centre.
The Team:
The Role:
The Faculty of Mathematics is seeking to appoint an IT Technician to provide IT support services to the Faculty.
1. Provide customer service support, acting as a routine contact for requests for support and responding to a range of service requests.
2. Provide first line investigation, aid diagnosis and support others to promptly track, monitor, report, resolve or escalate issues.
3. Investigate problems in systems, processes and services and assist with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
4. Install or remove hardware and/or software using standard installation procedures and tools.
5. Conduct tests and report malfunctions, documenting results in accordance with agreed procedures, as well as gathering data and supporting investigations of problems and faults relating to the installation of hardware and /or software.
6. Report issues with applications, carry out agreed application maintenance tasks and record data to support investigation and resolution of network problems.
7. Support the induction of staff members to new IT tools and services as required.
About you:
The ideal candidate will join us with:
8. experience working in IT or a customer-facing role
9. ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
10. ability to manage and prioritise your own tasks
11. confidence and tact in dealing with people at all levels
12. ability to work on your own initiative and within a team
13. ability to follow processes and procedures
14. demonstrable experience of working in a Windows environment
15. at least two of the following - basic knowledge of IT networking; windows system administration; writing user facing documentation; supporting people in an academic environment; experience of troubleshooting PC hardware
16. ability to respond to requests for support via email, virtual meetings, over the phone and in person
17. excellent trouble shooting skills
18. open attitude to learning and supporting new technologies and embracing change.
We encourage our team to develop relevant skills through training in agreement with the line manager.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
The post is offered on a permanent basis.
Applications from experienced staff already working within the University of Cambridge who would be interested in taking up this role on a secondment basis are welcomed.
On the online application form you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
The University is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role as it does not meet the minimum skill and/or salary requirements.