Modern Apprentice - Digital Technology (Infrastructure) - EAY11411

Job Description Within an IT environment, to train and participate in “system life cycle duties” by providing technical support in the ICT infrastructure environment across our corporate estate and the ICT Service Desk; and to support current and evolving digital transformation initiatives within East Ayrshire Council while undertaking the Digital Technology: Infrastructure SCQF Level 6 qualification. The level of participation will expand as the post holder's relevant experience and/or qualifications increase; and in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the Finance and ICT Service Plan and the Community Plan. If you require further information please contact Liz Angus at liz.angus@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Requirements We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of one appropriate and relevant reference. It is also a requirement that a reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level. Responsibilities If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mails go directly to your inbox - noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk. The Individual To apply for this post you must be a resident of East Ayrshire and aged between 16-24 or up to age 29 if you have a disability or are care experienced. The rate of pay for this post is £10 per hour for 16-20 year olds, £12.21 per hour for 21-24 year olds and £12.60 for 25 year olds. East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. As part of this Modern Apprentice programme, the successful candidates will participate and complete the following: Education Attainment Year 1 - SCQF Level 6 in Digital Technology (Infrastructure); this programme will be facilitated by a 3rd party training partner of the Council. Year 2-4 - HNC or HND in Computing (Computer Science); this course will be undertaken on a day release basis at Ayrshire College. Course costs/travel expenses will be met by the Council. Work Experience Year 1-2 - Generic introduction to ICT & digital, including the ICT Service Desk, across both Infrastructure & Digital and Applications & Business Year 3-4 - Depending on progress in years 1 and 2, the postholder will 'specialise' in one or two areas of Infrastructure & Digital Salary Year 1 – salary will be as per the Council’s modern apprentice programme Year 2-4 – Scottish National Living wage (dependant on attendance at FE College)

Location: Kilmarnock, GB

Posted Date: 7/13/2025