# Information Technology Assistant (Networking)Ref no:: DEE06237Published:: 31/10/2025Closes:: 23/11/2025Location:: William Wallace House, Orchardbank Park, Forfar, Angus, DD8 1WHSalary:: £32,541.51 - £33,367.38 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Job Description**The role can be based at either of our office locations (Perth or Forfar), depending on the successful candidate’s preference. An element of home working will also be available, with some expectation to travel between offices as required by work priorities.****Who we are:**Tayside Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority that was established by The Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995.**Our Service Mission and Vision:**The Board’s mission is to ensure best value and provide equitable, customer focussed, high quality, professional valuation and electoral services for all its stakeholders. Our vision is to provide valuation and electoral services in accordance with statute and in a manner that is exemplary.**What we do:**We provide a professional valuation service for the Perth & Kinross, Dundee City and Angus Council areas in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Rolls and Valuation (Council Tax) Lists. We also compile and maintain the Registers of Electors for Perth & Kinross and Angus.**What We Offer:**Tayside Valuation Joint Board offers a supportive and collaborative working environment. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:* Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements* Flexi-time scheme* Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.## RequirementsYou will have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, with strong experience in administering Microsoft 365 services, particularly SharePoint Online.You should also have hands-on experience of building, maintaining, and repairing computer hardware, configuring, and supporting network components, and ensuring data and system security.## Responsibilities**Who we are looking for:**We are seeking an experienced and motivated IT & Network Support Officer to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting the delivery of key digital transformation projects.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled IT professional to play a central role in implementing and supporting SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 across the organisation. You will contribute to the successful deployment, configuration, and management of these platforms, ensuring effective collaboration, data integrity, and secure access to digital resources.Working as part of a small, dedicated IT team, you will provide technical support to users, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the organisation’s systems and networks. Your work will include maintaining servers and end-user devices, installing, and configuring hardware and software, and managing network and data security.You will play an active role in supporting the rollout of new systems and functionality within Microsoft 365, with a particular focus on SharePoint Online and Microsoft Entra ID. This will involve assisting users, resolving technical issues, and producing clear documentation and guidance to support the effective use of these platforms.## The IndividualThe successful candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach issues methodically and document solutions clearly. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, as you will be required to explain technical issues to non-technical users effectively.You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, managing your workload to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities. A positive and professional attitude, combined with good interpersonal skills, will enable you to work constructively with colleagues and service users alike.TVJB operates a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone who has a disability. You will be guaranteed an interview if you meet all the essential criteria.Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including Basic Disclosure.If you require any further information about the post please email assessor@tayside-vjb.gov.uk or call Darryl Rae on 01307 499912.Please note CVs will not be accepted.This is a six-month fixed-term position to support the delivery of key IT projects, with the possibility of further opportunities depending on future needs.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement
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