Jisc

IT Graduate - Bristol

Job posted: Jan 02, 2025
Bristol, Greater Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Salary average
    £27,500
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    Hybrid

Company

Transforming Lives Through Digital Innovation

At Jisc, a not-for-profit organisation, we believe in the power of education and research to improve lives, and we know that technology enhances these fields.

Why Join Jisc?

Raise your potential at Jisc through our culture of lifelong learning. When you join our team, you become part of a supportive environment where every voice is valued. We are committed to helping you build a meaningful career, offering opportunities to explore new areas, acquire cutting-edge skills, and grow professionally.

Our Graduate Program

Kickstart Your Career with Jisc

Our two-year graduate program offers rotations across our technology teams and unique business placements. Graduates gain hands-on experience on real projects, receive mentorship from industry experts, and explore various technical and business areas. This program helps you identify the career path that best matches your interests and strengths.

Read More About Mahbub's Graduate Experience Here:

During my time at Jisc in marketing communications, I've thoroughly enjoyed both the role and the collaborative environment. The tasks are engaging and challenging, allowing me to continually develop and refine my marketing skills. The team is incredibly supportive, always encouraging me to achieve my best. I love that we're all driven towards the same goals, pushing to meet objectives while growing professionally together. It's been a great experience so far!

Marihah Nasir

Our Apprenticeship Program

Earn While You Learn

Our apprenticeship programs allow you to earn a salary while gaining professional qualifications and work-based training in fields such as technology, legal, finance, and project management. Apprentices benefit from hands-on experience, one-on-one support, and exposure to various teams and departments, accelerating their career development.

Read More About Blaise's Solicitor Apprentice Experience at Jisc Here.

My time at Jisc so far has been enriching, engaging and exciting. The people I have met have been so kind and encouraging. With such a positive working environment, Jisc has definitely been the best fit for me. I feel supported, yet challenged, helping me gain the skills and experience needed in my apprenticeship.

Emilia Marsh

Why Choose Jisc?

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Joining Jisc means building a meaningful career where you can gain new skills, try new things, and flourish professionally.

Benefits of Joining Jisc:

  • Generous Leave: 31 days holiday (including three-day Christmas closure) plus bank holidays.
  • Jisc supports employees at every stage of life: Have access to career breaks, study leave, volunteering and enhanced sick leave as well as excellent family leave policies including maternity, shared parental, adoption and paternity leave.
  • Flexible Working: We have friendly, open plan, modern offices in Bristol, Didcot (Oxford), London and Manchester. Dependent on your role, we don't necessarily require you to work from a specific office or face-to-face. Jisc is a community and a very social place to work.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing support and a range of health benefits.
  • Financial Support: Generous pension, discounts, cycle scheme, financial wellbeing savings, and season ticket loans.
  • Professional Development: Training and development programs, support from line managers, and mentoring opportunities.
  • Community: Join a variety of networks in Jisc such as the LGBTQ+,Youth Network, Neurodiversity, Womes Network, and many more peer-led groups.
  • Our application process is quick, transparent, and supportive, with feedback provided to all candidates.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are eager to gain real-world experience and develop skills through our graduate scheme or apprenticeship programs. While some roles require a technical background, we hire candidates across diverse fields including technology, business leadership, marketing, legal, and more. We value inclusion, diversity, and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

  • You'll contribute to real projects across

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • This unique opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in different technological domains while finding your perfect niche in the tech world
  • Previous exposure to Windows and Mac operating systems, basic networking concepts, cloud technologies, or IT service management would be beneficial
  • Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager

Skills used at work

    Job description

    Applications for this role are set to close on 7 February but may be extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

    Join our IT Graduate Programme which is running between September 2025 – September 2027. You'll rotate across three technology teams: Cyber Security, Internal IT, and Cloud Services. This unique opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in different technological domains while finding your perfect niche in the tech world.

    You'll contribute to real projects across:

    • Cyber Security: Monitor and respond to security threats using cutting-edge tools like SIEM and EDR
    • Internal IT: Develop technical expertise while providing crucial IT support and infrastructure management
    • Cloud Services: Work on cloud projects and solutions that drive digital transformation

    Why work at Jisc

    Location:

    Internal IT Rotation: Hub based 5 days per week from our Bristol Office

    Cyber Security and Cloud rotation: Hybrid: - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office, we have hubs in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.

    Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices. Our benefits are great too. We offer:

    • Mentorship and Support: One-on-one guidance from experienced professionals
    • Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement
    • Inclusive Culture: Diverse and welcoming workplace
    • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options
    • Generous Leave: 31 days holiday plus bank holidays
    • Life Stage Support: Career breaks, study leave, volunteering, and excellent family leave policies
    • Health and Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing support and health benefits
    • Financial Support: Generous pension, discounts, cycle scheme, and season ticket loans
    • Professional Development: Training programs and mentoring opportunities
    • Community: Join networks like Youth Network, Neurodiversity, Women in Tech, and more

    What we are looking for

    • Effective problem-solving abilities
    • Strong teamwork orientation with flexibility
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
    • Self-motivation with great planning and organisational capabilities
    • Genuine passion for technology and innovation

    Previous exposure to Windows and Mac operating systems, basic networking concepts, cloud technologies, or IT service management would be beneficial. If you're studying towards an IT-related degree or have some understanding of project management principles, that's a plus - but we're more interested in your potential and enthusiasm for technology.

    Note: This position requires enhanced background screening including criminal record and credit checks.

    Accepted degree subjects

    Any

    Additional job details

    Workplace: Hybrid, or partially remote

    Location: Bristol

    Salary: £27,500 plus fantastic benefits

    Contract, dates and working times: Full-time

    How to apply

    Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 7 February 2025

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    Closing date: 7 February 2025

    Job posted: Jan 02, 2025

    Expiration date: Jan 02, 2026