IT Networks Graduate Placement (Project and Operational Support)
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,804.00 to £28,778.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
This vacancy is open to USW Graduates only.
Join our team as an IT Networks Graduate for a 2-year placement and gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of networking. You'll be working alongside our experienced network team, learning from their expertise and contributing to important projects in all capacities and will assist with operational support. This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and skills in a supportive and dynamic environment, where you'll have the chance to apply your theoretical learning to real-world scenarios. If you're passionate about networking and eager to jump-start your career, this placement is the perfect fit for you!
Based in Pontypridd, this is a full-time, 2-year fixed term post.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact simon.boam@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
Join our team as an IT Networks Graduate for a 2-year placement and gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of networking. You'll be working alongside our experienced network team, learning from their expertise and contributing to important projects in all capacities and will assist with operational support. This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and skills in a supportive and dynamic environment, where you'll have the chance to apply your theoretical learning to real-world scenarios. If you're passionate about networking and eager to jump-start your career, this placement is the perfect fit for you!
Based in Pontypridd, this is a full-time, 2-year fixed term post.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact simon.boam@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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