EDT delivers over 40,000 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) experiences each year, for young people age 9 -21 across the UK.
Our range of work related learning schemes provide opportunities for young people to enhance their technical, personal and employability skills through industry-led projects, industrial placements and specialised taster courses.
We help develop partnerships, building links between educators and industry employers, helping organisations reach talent and connect with young engineers and scientists across the UK.
Our portfolio includes:
First Edition - Hands-on STEM activity days for Year 5 - 11 & Primary 6 - S5 (9 - 16 year old) students. Providing opportunities for under-represented groups (girls, ethnic minorities, first in family to consider higher education).
Open Industry - Curriculum focused in-company educational experiences for students of all ages.
Go4SET - Environmental themed 10 week STEM projects for Year 8/9 & S2 (12-14 year old) pupils.
Routes into STEM - STEM experience courses at college, university and industry companies for Year 10 & S3 (14 - 15 year old) students.
Inspire - STEM experience courses at university for Year 11 & S4 (15 -16 year old) girls.
Headstart - STEM experience courses at university for Year 12 & S5 (16-17 year old) students.
Industrial Cadets - Accredited work experience for young people aged 11-19.
The Year in Industry - Paid career development work placements for students completing A levels/Scottish Highers/equivalent qualifications or as part of a university sandwich year.
The Engineering Development Trust
Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
Location: Welwyn Garden City Department: ICT Reports to: ICT Support Manager
This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, pro-active and articulate individual to make a difference in a small, dedicated ICT Team. You will be working for a well renowned STEM charity, delivering over 40,000 experiences to young people every year. The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) has been constantly growing for over 30 years and this is a great opportunity to grow and improve your support skills with them.
You will have the opportunity to help out in support, contributing to the successful running of the service desk ensuring EDT’s employees have the ICT tools and necessary guidance to do their roles as effectively as possible.
The role will be mainly phone and email based, so the successful candidate must feel comfortable providing remote support and delivering excellent customer service. They will be supporting internal staff members located across regional offices in England and Scotland along with home workers.
Principle Responsibilities
Respond efficiently to calls and emails from staff with regular attention to the ICT ticket system
Provide 1st line support to users and trouble-shoot any problems encountered
Monitor, log and communicate scheduled system downtime / upgrades
Maintain other services including: Office 365 users, Sharepoint sites, Exchange accounts
Provide additional support on our recently launched Dynamics CRM system
Participate in other areas of ICT under the direction of the support manager
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Keen interest in IT
Experience of MS Windows, MS office and Office 365 online
Experience of using Drupal CMS would be an advantage
Good team player
Ability to work on own initiative
PHP & Java coding knowledge is not essential but would be an advantage
Job Summary
This vacancy is available on a Full-Time basis
It may require ad hoc and infrequent visits to our regional offices
Working hours are 9am – 5pm (30-minute lunch break)
37 1/2 Hours a week
Salary: £16k-£18k depending on experience
Please ensure any applications to this job include your CV with a covering letter.
08/12/2016
Full time
Location: Welwyn Garden City Department: ICT Reports to: ICT Support Manager
This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, pro-active and articulate individual to make a difference in a small, dedicated ICT Team. You will be working for a well renowned STEM charity, delivering over 40,000 experiences to young people every year. The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) has been constantly growing for over 30 years and this is a great opportunity to grow and improve your support skills with them.
You will have the opportunity to help out in support, contributing to the successful running of the service desk ensuring EDT’s employees have the ICT tools and necessary guidance to do their roles as effectively as possible.
The role will be mainly phone and email based, so the successful candidate must feel comfortable providing remote support and delivering excellent customer service. They will be supporting internal staff members located across regional offices in England and Scotland along with home workers.
Principle Responsibilities
Respond efficiently to calls and emails from staff with regular attention to the ICT ticket system
Provide 1st line support to users and trouble-shoot any problems encountered
Monitor, log and communicate scheduled system downtime / upgrades
Maintain other services including: Office 365 users, Sharepoint sites, Exchange accounts
Provide additional support on our recently launched Dynamics CRM system
Participate in other areas of ICT under the direction of the support manager
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Keen interest in IT
Experience of MS Windows, MS office and Office 365 online
Experience of using Drupal CMS would be an advantage
Good team player
Ability to work on own initiative
PHP & Java coding knowledge is not essential but would be an advantage
Job Summary
This vacancy is available on a Full-Time basis
It may require ad hoc and infrequent visits to our regional offices
Working hours are 9am – 5pm (30-minute lunch break)
37 1/2 Hours a week
Salary: £16k-£18k depending on experience
Please ensure any applications to this job include your CV with a covering letter.