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Career in ICT

Career in ICT We need talented individuals with an interest in computer-based information systems and a desire to succeed. The opportunities are not just technical in nature. Dealing with people and understanding business processes are just as important as knowing about bits and bytes!

Our Service provides and maintains information systems and ICT Infrastructure addressing the needs of all the Aberdeenshire
Council Services including Internet and Intranet facilities.

As an ICT employee you would be involved in a wide range of challenging and interesting tasks. Including:

  • Customer Liaison & Service Desk
  • Strategy Development
  • Business Analysis Investigations
  • Information Management
  • Package Evaluation and Implementation
  • Software Development and Support
  • Network and Systems Management
  • Desktop Support
  • Information Processing

What qualifications and experience do you need?

We are always on the look out for both newly qualified individuals (at every level, including school leavers) and those with proven experience.

School leavers will need to complete Standard Grade education including Maths, English and preferably an IT related subject.

Career in ICT We also look for people with more advanced ICT subject related qualification at HNC/ HND, Degree and Postgraduate level. For those looking for college or university qualifications, Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon University offer a range of Computing courses at degree level while Aberdeen College and Banff and Buchan College offer computing courses at HNC and HND.

A previous background and experience in providing ICT services is clearly an advantage when applying for more senior and responsible professional positions.

Opportunities Available in ICT

Positions within ICT are demanding, require good interpersonal skills, good problem solving skills and a high level of initiative. Our
employees are customer focused, committed and care about the quality of service they deliver.

  • Database Administrator
  • Service Desk Customer Care Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • Network Analyst
  • Support Analyst
  • Project Leader
  • Applications Analyst

Future Career Opportunities

Career in ICT For those starting out, we offer a Professional Development Scheme. Under this scheme you will have targets and tasks set for the year ahead and if these are achieved you will progress to a higher grade and take on greater responsibilities. Opportunities range from Applications Analysts to Project Leaders.

 

Further Information

View our current vacancies within Aberdeenshire Council

Or contact:
ICT Service Support Assistant
Woodhill House
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
Tel: 01224 664038

recruitment@aberdeenshire.gov.uk