Technology Apprentice (IT) in United Kingdom

Job Title: Technology Apprentice Location: Birmingham Salary: £16,341 per annum increasing to National Living Wage after 12 months in post. Job type: Fixed term (20 months), full-time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Technology Apprentice to work within the busy IT Team at University College Birmingham. With a keen interest in IT and the confidence to take a proactive approach in this customer-facing role, you will provide first line support to staff and students in relation to a variety of IT issues; both on campus and for those working remotely. You will have the opportunity to gain a wide range of IT skills and experience over the course of the programme within a busy IT Department. Alongside gaining valuable work experience, you will be supported to achieve a Level 3 Digital Support Technician apprenticeship (via the Digital Service Technician option). The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive and hardworking approach and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated team. An interest in emerging technologies is essential. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension SchemeEmployer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 1 November 2026. Interview Date - Friday 20 November 2026. Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: IT Apprentice, Technology Apprentice, Digital Support Technician Apprentice, Digital Service Technician Apprentice, IT Support Apprentice, IT Helpdesk Apprentice, Service Desk Apprentice, ICT Apprentice, Information Technology Apprentice, Digital Technology Apprentice, Technical Support Apprentice, IT Services Apprentice, IT Technician Apprentice, Computer Support Apprentice, will also be considered for this role.