St Leonard's Hospice

Digital Apprentice

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

Are you ready to start a career in IT or want a new challenge within a rewarding environment? Then it would be amazing to hear from you!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Apprentice to join the Hospice's Digital Team to provide an excellent first line IT service and assist in the delivery of their strategic aims of transforming the Hospices cloud first environment.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week between office hours, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

No two days will be the same in this role and as a Digital Apprentice, your main duties will be to:

  • Provide first line support to internal and external customers including triaging jobs through the new IT ticketing system
  • Support and action the installation of new and existing hardware/ software as well as supporting the cloud environment
  • Ensure equipment is set up correctly and the right access has been provided to colleagues

In additional to the above, this role also includes a chance for you to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship within IT. On successful completion of the programme (usually 13 months), you will be awarded on a Level 3 ICT Apprenticeship. As part of your learning, you will also receive hands-on training, mentoring and support which will enable you to develop both your technical expertise and customer focus skills.

Our ideal candidates will have:

  • A keen interest in IT and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Good customer service and organisation skills

Having experience of working in a busy environment or in a people-centric role is desirable however not essential.

We will not be able to accept applications from candidates who have an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.

What we can offer you in return:

  • starting salary of £16000 per annum
  • great annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days per year
  • attractive pension schemes
  • a supportive and friendly working environment
  • Blue Light Card discounts

About us

Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.

We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HG1461390MaiDA

Job locations

St Leonard's Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

York

North Yorkshire

YO24 1GL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Digital team providing support to all users across the Main Hospice site and Retail Shops including general first line IT support.

Digital underpins work in all hospice departments and as we continue to develop services for patients, family members and other people that we support there is an increasing demand for IT services and user support for colleagues and volunteers.

Main duties and responsibilities

Professional

1. Provide first line support to internal/ external customers.

2. Support and action the installation of new and existing hardware and software.

3. Support and maintain the Hospices cloud environment.

4. Assist with software upgrades with assistance from our Managed Service Provider (MSP) where appropriate.

5. Assist with ensuring colleagues have access to all systems that are required.

6. Telephony work with colleagues and providers to ensure theyre set up and work correctly.

7. Work with contractors on electrical/network/other work.

8. Respond to/manage colleague calls and emails.

9. Enter details of queries into the IT ticketing system and allocate the correct priority to each job.

10. Triage tickets and escalate any issues to the correct specialist.

11. Undertake minor IT fixes to 1st line status by phone with a remote connection to colleagues or by giving verbal instruction.

12. Contribute to Digital team projects where required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Digital team providing support to all users across the Main Hospice site and Retail Shops including general first line IT support.

Digital underpins work in all hospice departments and as we continue to develop services for patients, family members and other people that we support there is an increasing demand for IT services and user support for colleagues and volunteers.

Main duties and responsibilities

Professional

1. Provide first line support to internal/ external customers.

2. Support and action the installation of new and existing hardware and software.

3. Support and maintain the Hospices cloud environment.

4. Assist with software upgrades with assistance from our Managed Service Provider (MSP) where appropriate.

5. Assist with ensuring colleagues have access to all systems that are required.

6. Telephony work with colleagues and providers to ensure theyre set up and work correctly.

7. Work with contractors on electrical/network/other work.

8. Respond to/manage colleague calls and emails.

9. Enter details of queries into the IT ticketing system and allocate the correct priority to each job.

10. Triage tickets and escalate any issues to the correct specialist.

11. Undertake minor IT fixes to 1st line status by phone with a remote connection to colleagues or by giving verbal instruction.

12. Contribute to Digital team projects where required.

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

  • Good communication skills

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or O Level/ GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above
  • Basic IT Qualification

Personal

Essential

  • Logical thinking
  • Good team player
  • Be able to use initiative
  • Can do attitude
  • Helpful and professional
  • Non-judgemental
  • Patient
  • A keen interest in IT
  • Willing to learn and develop new skills

IT

Essential

  • Good basic IT skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
  • Basic knowledge of computers

Experience

Essential

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a busy environment
  • Experience of working in a people-facing role
  • Knowledge of confidentiality
Person Specification

Communication

Essential

  • Good communication skills

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or O Level/ GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above
  • Basic IT Qualification

Personal

Essential

  • Logical thinking
  • Good team player
  • Be able to use initiative
  • Can do attitude
  • Helpful and professional
  • Non-judgemental
  • Patient
  • A keen interest in IT
  • Willing to learn and develop new skills

IT

Essential

  • Good basic IT skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
  • Basic knowledge of computers

Experience

Essential

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a busy environment
  • Experience of working in a people-facing role
  • Knowledge of confidentiality

Employer details

Employer name

St Leonard's Hospice

Address

St Leonard's Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

York

North Yorkshire

YO24 1GL


Employer's website

https://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Leonard's Hospice

Address

St Leonard's Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

York

North Yorkshire

YO24 1GL


Employer's website

https://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Digital & Data

Craig Allan

hr@stleonardshospice.org.uk

01904777742

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HG1461390MaiDA

Job locations

St Leonard's Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

York

North Yorkshire

YO24 1GL


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