Junior IT Engineer
Application Deadline: 20 September 2026
Department: ICT - IT Services Team
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Dual Campus
Reporting To: Adam Lloyd
Compensation: £33,140 - £35,884 / year
Description
Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Interviews - Week of 28/9
Bath College seeks to appoint an additional Junior IT Engineer to join its IT function. IT Engineers maintain and improve our digital infrastructure ensuring a secure and resilient foundation for the delivery of services across the organisation. In addition, our engineering team acts as a point of escalation, assisting first-line service desk staff to provide outstanding customer service by resolving complex incidents and requests. Working as part of a team, the postholder will have opportunities to use and develop system administration skills for network infrastructure, cybersecurity tools, Windows 11 and Windows Server, Linux, MacOS, Intune, Jamf, enterprise server/storage hardware and cloud infrastructure among other areas. The role is ideal for an individual with hands‑on experience in some of the areas listed and looking to broaden and deepen their knowledge across a range of enterprise technologies.
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and enhance College IT systems
- Provide support in the use of, and troubleshoot problems with, College IT systems.
- Investigate and roll out new hardware, software, processes, and systems within the College.
- Install, configure, or upgrade College IT systems to suit current requirements.
- Analyse College IT requirements and research technical solutions to meet them.
- Collaborate with and, where necessary, supervise external support engineers.
- Work as part of a team to deliver large IT projects.
- Assist with the coordination and planning of projects and preparation of associated plans and reports.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IT systems; suggest and research improvements to College systems
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Level 3 qualification in IT or similar subject
Staff Benefits
- Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
- One Selfie Day per year
- Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
- Continuing Professional Development for all staff
- Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
- Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
- Employee Assistance Programme - Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short‑term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
- The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
- Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
- Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
- Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock
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Junior IT Engineer in Bath employer: Bath College
Bath College is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both learners and staff. With strong professional development opportunities, including the chance to undertake a nationally recognised Level 5 apprenticeship, employees can build a rewarding career in learning support while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. The college promotes a collaborative work culture, generous annual leave, and access to employee wellbeing support, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow professionally while contributing to the success of learners with additional needs.
