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Vacancy summary
- IT Officer, Middlesex
- Database Manager, Brighton
- Programme Officer, London
- Senior Database Support Analyst, London
- Database and Intranet Support Officer, London
- Hardware and Network Officer, Ethiopia
Job Title: IT Officer
Organisation: The Leprosy Mission International
Location: Brentford, Middlesex
Website:
www.leprosymission.org/web/pages/opportunities/vacancies-int-off.html
Salary: £20,000 - £21,000
Deadline for Applications: 6th January 2009
Summary of organisation and role
The postholder will support and maintain TLMI's IT systems and will provide first line support to the team to ensure that all members of staff receive accessible, timely and effective support and that the use of IT is maximised.
We are looking for a mature people-oriented person who is a confident communicator at all levels and able to interact well within a multicultural organisation. You will be able to work with a high degree of autonomy within a team framework.
The successful candidate should have previous experience in 1st line IT support and should have previous experience and exposure of: MS Windows Operating Systems, MS Office applications, laptops, wireless technology, peripherals such as printers & scanners, etc.
This is a hands-on entry level IT position and would suit someone with excellent communication skills and a high degree of organisation and initiative.
The ability to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations is essential.
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found at www.leprosymission.org/web/pages/opportunities/vacancies-int-off.html.
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Job Title: Database Manager (30 hrs p/w)
Organisation: AMAZE
Location: Brighton
Website:
www.amazebrighton.org.uk/editorial.asp?page_id=174
Salary: £24,331 - £28,270 pro rata, actual £20,855 - £24,231
Deadline for Applications: 7th January 2009
Summary of organisation and role
Could you take responsibility for the operation and development of the Amaze database? We are a dynamic local charity that believes in the power of data to influence services and improve lives.
You would run the Compass register of disabled children and draw on the data we hold to understand the profile and needs of families in the city. You would use this actively to promote their interests. You have a strong data analysis and reporting skills. You combine IT competence with the ability to present information to a range of audiences.
Full time hours may be an option if preferred. Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd January 09.
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found at www.amazebrighton.org.uk/editorial.asp?page_id=174.
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Job Title: Programme Officer
Organisation: Leonard Cheshire Disability
Location: London
Website:
www.lcdisability.org/?lid=8821
Salary: £29,300
Deadline for Applications: 8th January 2009
Summary of organisation and role
We are seeking a Programme Officer to join the Innovative Projects Department.
This is a new role that has been created to support the Programme & Contracts Manager in delivering public funded programmes by setting up and maintaining quality systems and record keeping procedures in line with funders’ guidelines, and to promote efficient management of programmes by maintaining appropriate computerised systems for data collection ensuring all funding body criteria are adhered to.
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found at www.lcdisability.org/?lid=8821.
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Job Title: Senior Database Support Analyst
Organisation: Diabetes UK
Location: London
Website:
www.diabetes.org.uk/About_us/Jobs/Senior-Database-Support-Analyst/
Salary: c £34,000
Deadline for Applications: 9th January 2009
Summary of organisation and role
Diabetes is one of the largest health challenges facing the UK today, and Diabetes UK is the country’s largest charity devoted to the care and treatment of people with diabetes in order to improve their quality of life. Diabetes UK now requires a Senior Database Support Analyst to provide technical support of Diabetes UK’s Corporate Information System and other systems and databases within the organisation.
As a technical lead in our database development and support team, you’ll provide a high degree of analysis and development experience and be able to operate at both the business and technical level. You will be focusing upon our Oracle based CRM system, working in concert with the Project Manager and other senior members of the team to develop improvements to the database, implement enhancements and improve our processes. And crucially, you’ll use your experience to help cement best practice frameworks throughout the team.
To excel, you must also be an effective communicator, able to explain technical issues both clearly and concisely to a range of audiences. The ability to work collaboratively with the business user, the team and with third parties is highly desirable. Proven experience of working with RDBMS and PL/SQL is important too, as is knowledge of Linux and Java. You must be an analytical problem-solver with experience of producing technical documentation.
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found at www.diabetes.org.uk/About_us/Jobs/Senior-Database-Support-Analyst/.
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Job Title: Database and Intranet Support Officer
Organisation: Forum for the Future
Location: London
Website:
www.forumforthefuture.org/node/1353
Salary: £24 531 - £27 198 (plus London Weighting of £3,250)
Deadline for Applications: 16th January 2009
Summary of organisation and role
We are looking for someone to support and develop our databases and knowledge management systems, including the Salesforce contact database, the Time@work time management system, the intranet, and provide technical support for the internet. The role also includes assisting the IT Administration Manager in providing day-to-day IT support to the Forum, and supervising the Central Services intern.
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found at www.forumforthefuture.org/node/1353.
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Job Title: Hardware and Network Officer
Organisation: VSO
Location: Ethiopia
Website:
www.vso.org.uk/itjobs
Salary: Voluntary / local living allowance (2 year contract)
Deadline for Applications: ongoing
Summary of organisation and role
VSO is looking for a number of IT Specialists to improve IT infrastructure and skills across several educational institutions in Ethiopia. Adwa College is one of those institutions, seeking an IT adviser to establish an effective network and train staff in basic IT skills and software packages. You’ll also ensure that some of your colleagues become self-sufficient in network development and hardware maintenance before the end of your placement.
The role involved general computer maintenance at the college, networking existing computers and providing training to the college community is basic IT skills.
You’ll need a degree level qualification and have experience of working in IT with database management, software and hardware development and management. This will include experience of network administration in a Windows server environment. The ability to train others in Microsoft Office programs and other basic IT skills is essential as are great team working and communication skills.
This is just one example of volunteer placements for experienced IT professionals that VSO urgently needs to fill. Placements last for 12 to 24 months and come with return flights, accommodation and a local living allowance.
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found at www.vso.org.uk/itjobs.
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