About this role
Salary: £32,006 - 33,850 per year
Requirements
- Experience supporting Windows 11 and Windows Server, networking technologies, Active Directory, and Microsoft cloud administration, including Microsoft 365, Entra, and Intune
- Logical, problem-solving approach and PowerShell scripting capability
- Degree in an IT-related discipline or equivalent industry certifications
- Level 2 Maths and English qualifications
- Desirable: experience in an educational setting and skills in training colleagues, virtualisation, project management, software deployment, cyber security, backups and disaster recovery, or cloud-based asset management
- Candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment
- The role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and an online check of information available in the public domain
Responsibilities
- Perform routine network maintenance, implement security measures, manage user accounts, and ensure effective backups and disaster recovery testing
- Provide comprehensive Microsoft 365 support, including advanced troubleshooting, configuration, and user training
- Test, deploy, and document new software and hardware; set up and maintain onsite and cloud-hosted servers
- Provide frontline support to staff and students, taking responsibility for incidents from initial contact through resolution and assisting colleagues with escalations
- Proactively monitor networks, backups, and security alerts, and manage IT assets and updates across server and client endpoints
Technologies
- Active Directory
- Cloud
- Hardware
- Support
- Microsoft 365
- Network
- PowerShell
- Security
- Windows
- Office 365
More
We are Leeds College of Building, where robust systems support outstanding learning for staff and students. Our growing IT Team is seeking a Systems Administrator to maintain, evolve, and secure our infrastructure and partner on projects supporting construction education. The role reports to our Digital Support Manager and combines hands-on support with proactive administration across on-premises and cloud environments. It is based in the UK, with occasional work outside core hours and across College sites as required.
The salary is £32,006–£33,850 per annum for 37 hours per week. We offer 25 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 10 College closure days; a well-respected pension scheme with an above-average employer contribution; free parking at our sites, subject to availability; family-friendly policies and flexible-working opportunities; training and development; discounted public transport and a Cycle to Work scheme; retailer discounts; and an Employee Assistance Programme.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, to the Prevent programme, and to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, which are under-represented at our College.
last updated 44 week of 2026