Cloud Computing Support Apprentice
The vacancy
We’re the Pension Protection Fund. We protect millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, we’re ready to help.
We do this by paying our members, by charging a levy and by investing sustainably. Our work has a real impact on people’s lives, so we strive to do it well, with integrity and their future in mind.
We’re delighted to be looking for a Cloud Computing Support Apprentice to join our IT Service Delivery team on a 24-month Apprenticeship.
The position will be a customer-facing member of the team and offers an opportunity for an individual who is looking to pursue a career within IT. The role will provide opportunities to investigate and fix IT service components and to rotate across service delivery areas on a regular basis. Reacting to challenges and cover for colleagues as necessary is an essential part of this position.
This position will be completing the Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship programme with our dedicated education provider.
Our ideal applicant will hold at minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject and GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above). They must be able to show the willingness and desire to want to work within IT and demonstrate the ability to complete a range of work using a methodical, step-by-step approach to resolving issues.
PLEASE NOTE: You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar discipline – this is important – so someone with Level 3 IT or an IT related degree would not be eligible.
IMPORTANT: Applicants must have lived in England for a minimum of 3 years, must have a right to work, be aged 16+ and be able to provide a copy of their ID.
Sound like you? Apply now.
In return for your skills, experience and commitment we’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career.
We’ll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training.
Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, the highest accreditation under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role you will be guaranteed an interview.
We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.
We’re happy to talk about flexible working.
No agencies please
Who we are
We’re a statutory public corporation led by our board and accountable to Parliament through the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions. It's our duty to protect people with an eligible defined benefit pension when an employer becomes insolvent.
We’re proud of the work we do. Without us, many people would face significant financial hardship. We’re also proud of our people, all of whom are committed to our mission and to serving over 230,000 members.
What we do
Some of our Benefits
Defined benefit or defined contribution pension
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Corporate discretionary bonus scheme
Cycle to work scheme
EASIT rail travel discount
Flexible / hybrid working
Volunteer days
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