Technical Specialist Network Services (Internal Applicants Only)

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall Leicester LE3 8RA

Salary: 35451 - 39165 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)

Working Hours:37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22/05/2026

Interview Date(s): May/June

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference

Do you want a job where no two days are the same

Do you have experience working in an IT technical role We are looking for talented forward-thinking individuals to help us further develop and strengthen our Network Services Team.

About the Role

The role requires an experienced IT Infrastructure technician to assist in meeting the capacity demands of the IT Service help deliver an infrastructure to support the councils digital programme. Ensuring the council operates a reliable and resilient IT infrastructure to support the organisation and its objectives is key therefore we are looking for individuals with plenty of drive & energy to deliver technical innovation & cultural change.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders please see ourpolicy statement.

About You

To apply for this post you must:

• Possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level qualification or have achieved SFIA level 2 proficiency.
• Have experience in supporting installing and implementing IT infrastructure solutions and experience of working on technical projects.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in working in telephony and unified communications technology space.
• Have experience in working in a technical support environment working to identify and resolve incidents and problems to meet agreed service levels.
• Have knowledge in writing documentation include statement of requirements mini business cases and invitations to tender.
• Be able to communicate complex issues to varied audiences in a concise manner.
• Be able to work and remain calm under pressure whilst delivering high performance outputs.

In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working which may include part time working job sharing term-time working flexible start and finish times and hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussionplease contact:

Manish Manchu - Head of Technology or Andrew Baxter - Team Leader - Network Services

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How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see the How to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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