Systems Administrator
Leeds College of Building
- Leeds, England, United Kingdom
- Leeds, England, United Kingdom
À propos
37 Hours per week.
Leeds College of Building relies on robust systems to deliver outstanding learning. We’re looking for a Systems Administrator to maintain, evolve, and secure our infrastructure to support our staff and students. This role also involves partnering on projects that keep the College at the forefront of construction education.
Working within our growing IT Team and reporting to the Digital Support Manager, you’ll combine hands‑on support with proactive system administration across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role includes daily monitoring, backups, deployments, documentation, and project delivery.
Responsibilities
Perform routine network maintenance, implement security measures, manage user accounts, and ensure effective backups and disaster‑recovery testing.
Provide comprehensive support for Microsoft 365, including advanced troubleshooting, configuration, and user training.
Test, deploy, and document new software/hardware; set up and maintain onsite and cloud‑hosted servers.
Deliver frontline support to staff and students, taking responsibility for incidents from first contact through resolution and assisting colleagues with escalations.
Proactively monitor systems (network, backups, security alerts) and manage IT assets and updates across servers and client endpoints.
Occasionally work outside core hours for updates or problem resolution and across College sites when required.
Qualifications
Experience supporting Windows 11 and Windows Server, networking technologies, Active Directory, and Microsoft cloud administration (365, Entra, Intune).
A logical, problem‑solving approach and PowerShell scripting capability.
A degree in an IT‑related discipline or equivalent industry certifications.
Level 2 Maths and English qualifications.
Desirable Experience in an educational setting and skills including training colleagues, virtualisation, project management, software deployment, cyber security, backups & disaster recovery, and cloud‑based asset management.
Benefits
A 25‑day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays and 10 college closure days.
A well‑respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with above‑average employer contribution).
Free parking at all College sites (first‑come, first‑served).
Family‑friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working.
Superb opportunities for training and development.
Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
Discounts and offers at major high‑street and online retailers.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
How to Apply Please note that all applications must be completed online. Visit the vacancies section of our website at
www.lcb.ac.uk . CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 25th January 2026.
The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.
Note: This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, in line with KCSIE 2025, an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.
Legal & Equality Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism, and expects all staff to share these commitments.
Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from ethnic minorities and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under‑represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and built‑environment education in England.
Workplace and Visa Requirements This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
We shall not be liable for any fee or commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an unregistered recruitment agency.
Closing Statement We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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