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Are you a motivated and ambitious student looking for a placement opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic IT function? We are seeking a talented placement student to join our IT Department for an exciting and rewarding 12-month placement.
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About Us
The Student Placement IT Specialist will support the IT team in maintaining and improving the company's IT Application Landscape. This role is designed for future graduates eager to apply their academic knowledge in a practical, business environment.
You will work in the business-facing IT Applications team, gaining practical, hands-on experience across all functions of the wider IT department. This role offers breadth in a fast-paced IT environment, contributing to the team’s success while learning the practical application of IT processes, tools, and techniques to support a future successful career in IT.
The Role
As a placement student in our IT Department, you will have the opportunity to:
1. Continuous Improvement - Identify and deliver opportunities for enhancement in the use of and business value derived from IT applications.
2. Business Analysis - Support functional and technical specifications for technology changes by effectively applying business analysis techniques.
3. End User Training - Ensure end users are equipped to use technology solutions effectively through adequate training and documentation.
4. IT Application Support - Provide support to end users for requests and incidents, ensuring standard operating procedures are followed.
5. Project Delivery - Support project activities as needed.
Qualifications:
* Currently enrolled in a degree program in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Basic understanding of networking, hardware, and software.
* Self-starter with confidence working in teams and collaborating.
* Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
* Customer-focused mindset, considering the impact on IT’s customers of changes to IT services.
* Strong analytical skills, able to balance analysis with swift problem-solving.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Collaborative team player.
* Self-motivated with a proactive problem-solving approach.
* Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Extra Dough
You will want to know what your bread is worth:
* Family time is important; you can purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave.
* Enjoy products along with deals and retail discounts through our Extra Dough website.
* Investment in your personal development.
* Access to fully stocked kitchens with our delicious products.
* Support for your health and wellbeing, including free physiotherapy, a confidential helpline, and occupational health services.
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