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# IT Support Assistant

- **Company:** Alzheimer Scotland
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £25,136.0 - £26,494.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Windows Servers
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/adult-care/alzheimer-scotland/jobs/it-support-assistant-487023

## About the Role

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be passionate about technology and be eager to help others. You will be able to build rapport fast and deliver great customer service. You will ideally hold IT certification and have completed IT training at an HNC or equivalent level. Previous experience of working on an IT service desk would be beneficial.

## Description

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our staff and volunteers using IT, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance through the IT service desk platform. You will handle a variety of IT-related issues, ensuring that our systems run smoothly and efficiently. You will also support the wider IT team to implement new systems and technical projects. This is a great opportunity to join an experienced in-house IT team. In the role you will increase your working knowledge of Windows PC support, Windows Server, IT Networking, Applications Support and Cyber-Security. This role is office based in either the Edinburgh or Glasgow office although some occasional travel may be required across Scotland to provide support in.
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