Systems Administrator

Salary: c.£35,000 Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Monday to Friday Contract Type: Permanent The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout. Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: The System Administrator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance and reliable operation of the NFU network and computer systems. As a System Administrator, your core role is to manage the NFU’s IT infrastructure, including the servers and storage, laptops, server applications and software. This also includes administration and management of Microsoft 365 encompassing Azure AD, MFA, Onedrive, Sharepoint and InTune. Full details can be found in the attached Role Profile. What you’ll bring: Along with a sound knowledge and experience of system administration, you will be a keen problem-solver, with the ability to multi-task, and to gather and analyse information and process it to reach a resolution quickly. Your experience with hardware and software maintenance is essential means you’re adept at diagnosing all types of computer problems, along with network and security configuration competencies. As a progressive organisation, our IT infrastructure is constantly changing, so an ability and willingness to adapt to a technological advancement is essential for the role. Why choose us? Join us and you’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including: • Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave • Company funded health Cashplan • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave • Performance-related pay • Competitive Pension and Life assurance • Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons • Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life’s challenges • Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more • Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking Join us We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We’ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date. You may have experience of the following: IT Systems Coordinator, Network Infrastructure Administrator, Computer Systems Manager, IT Operations Specialist, Server Maintenance Technician, Network Security Administrator, IT Infrastructure Manager, Technical Support Specialist, Information Systems Technician, Network Operations Engineer, etc. REF-(Apply online only)