IT Technician (Part Time, Fixed Term)

at University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Salary

£31,236 to £35,608 a year

Closing date

17 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

IT and technicians
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Part Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

First seen

28 October 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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The advert

Applications are invited for a part-time (0.6 FTE) IT Technician to support the IT team in the Department of Earth Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity where the post holder will work as part of a team providing IT service delivery to the Department and will be responsible for providing first and second line support, including the problem solving of routine technical issues. Acting as first point of contact, the post holder will respond to a broad range of service requests for support, investigate problems in systems, install / remove hardware and also assist with website administration. The Department of Earth Sciences is a complex and dynamic department within the School of the Physical Sciences. It is based at two main sites, one on Downing Street in central Cambridge and the other is the Bullard Laboratories at Madingley Rise in West Cambridge; it also incorporates the Sedgwick Museum which has sites both in central Cambridge and in West Cambridge. The person appointed will be expected to work flexibly across all areas of the Department and will need to travel between the central Cambridge and West Cambridge sites on a regular basis. The successful candidate will be educated to HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualification or have equivalent level of practical experience, with recent experience providing user support and troubleshooting Windows and macOS clients. Previous experience of working in an IT department is also required, with demonstrable knowledge of IT support. The ability to manage and prioritise tasks, with strong communication skills and the ability to effectively work as part of a team are essential. Previous experience of working in Higher Education would be advantageous. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 October 2027 in the first instance. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. Please see the role description for more information and email Neil Marjoram ( nem41@cam.ac.uk ) if you have any questions. We hope to hold interviews on Wednesday 02 December 2026. Please quote reference LB50890 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. £31,236 to £35,608 pro rata

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