IT Supprot Team Leader Uk Visa Sponsorship

Engineering
Uk
July 7, 2025
£39 - £47 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

IT Desktop Support Team Leader
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

About the Role

This exciting and challenging opportunity is ideal for a highly motivated individual to join the IT Services Desktop Support Team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

In this role, you will lead, supervise, and allocate work to a team of specialist IT technicians. You will ensure a high-quality IT support service is delivered to all users of Trust systems, in line with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements. From time to time, you will also deputise for the IT Support Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of the Desktop Support Team, including work allocation and performance monitoring.
  • Support the planning and delivery of major IT project implementations.
  • Maintain high standards of IT support services, ensuring compliance with IT security, data protection, and information governance requirements.
  • Occasionally deputise for the IT Support Manager as required.
  • Be prepared to work outside normal hours to complete critical tasks or system upgrades.
  • Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

Skills and Experience

For full details of essential qualifications, experience, and skills, please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to supporting our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits that enhance both professional and personal life, including:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and home life.
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme for long-term financial security.
  • Generous annual leave allowance to relax and recharge.
  • A strong focus on career development and progression.
  • Access to the Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, leisure activities, and NHS-specific perks.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life, combining:

  • Idyllic countryside and stunning coastlines.
  • Outstanding areas of natural beauty.
  • Vibrant cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter within easy reach—and only two hours from London.

With excellent educational facilities and more affordable housing than many parts of the UK, Somerset is the perfect place to grow your career and enjoy a great lifestyle.

Sponsorship Information

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. All applications will be considered equally. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Please note: From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from any country where they have lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants over 18 years old are also subject to this requirement. More guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Want to Learn More?

For further details about the role or to discuss your application, please contact:
Alex Collard
alex.collard@somersetft.nhs.uk

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