Modern Apprentice - Digital Application Support, Pullar House, Perth - PKC12785
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,650.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, PH1 5GD |
| Company: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PKC12785 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Modern Apprentice, Digital Application Support (Fixed Term for 12 Months) - PKC12785
£23,650
Pullar House, Perth
Learn while you earn with a Perth & Kinross Council Modern Apprenticeship!
Are you aged 16-24 and looking for an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience whilst working towards a qualification? If so, a Modern Apprenticeship in Digital Application Support within Perth & Kinross Council could be what you are looking for.
If you are an enthusiastic candidate with a positive attitude who is looking to take that next step into the world of work, then this could be the perfect role for you.
Are you interested in a career in IT Systems and Data? We are looking for a young person that is motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn, to join our Systems Support Team as a Modern Apprentice.
You will learn how to provide systems support for Housing's integrated housing management system.
You will gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting software issues, assisting clients with technical queries, learning from experienced professionals.
The role is varied between day-to-day help desk, assisting users and providing systems administration.
You will gain experience being part of development and transformation projects and learn the stages of system implementations.
You will learn what is involved in co-ordinating and testing system wide upgrades.
You will gain experience using software to deliver operational and performance reporting, contributing to data quality and standards, this includes using SAP Business Objects and Power Bi.
You will learn about Information Security, managing and maintaining appropriate access to systems and data ensuring that all regulatory and statutory obligations are observed.
This is a great opportunity for a young person to gain valuable skills and real experience in a systems support environment whilst contributing to the development of data intelligence systems.
Skills & Experience Required
If you have a passion for technology, excellent problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn and grow, we want to hear from you!
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Flexi time
- Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Linda Montgomery on 01738 476064 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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