2. This Form Should Be Completed in Dark Ink Or Typed

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire “Helping people change their lives for the better” Application Form 2016 Can

Please note:

1. The job description and person specification for this role are available on the intranet. It is recommended that you refer to these prior to completing this application form.

2. This form should be completed in dark ink or typed

3. Additional sheets may be attached wherever necessary – these should be attached securely.

4. Applications received after the closing date will not normally be considered.

5. Completed application forms can be submitted by e-mail to Aarti Thobhani – [email protected]

VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title Closing Date

IT Support Technician 30 June 2016, 12pm

PERSONAL DETAILS

Title, e.g. Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms: Address:

First Name(s):

Surname (Family Name): Post Code:

CONTACT DETAILS

Daytime: Evenings/Weekends:

E-mail address:

Best time to contact you:

1-11 CURRENT EMPLOYER OR LAST EMPLOYER

Job Title:

Responsible to: Date Appointed:

Employer’s Name: Present Salary:

Employer’s Address: Other Benefits:

Post Code: Notice required or date left:

Brief description of duties:

Reason for seeking other employment and making this application:

Continued

QUALIFICATIONS 2-11 Date Qualification Obtained Grade/Level School/College/University Achieved

(Most current first. Please be prepared to provide evidence at interview)

Continued

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES/ASSOCIATIONS

Professional Body/Association Membership Level Date Achieved

Continued

OTHER RELEVANT NON-QUALIFATIONS COURSES ATTENDED

Duration Organising Body Brief Details of Course From To

Continued

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Please list current or more recent post first 3-11 From To Reason for Employer Post Title Salary MM/YY MM/YY leaving

Please continue on a separate sheet if required – this should be attached securely

4-11 INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION: Please give details of all relevant experience and other information that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria within the Person Specification - including any voluntary or other work experience, which will support your application.

PLEASE NOTE CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

IT Specific Skills

 Knowledge and practical experience with the configuration of either Windows PC or Apple based systems, ideally both

 Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (primarily Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

 Knowledge of windows/PC servers and networking (desirable)

 Advanced Knowledge of Excel, FileMaker Database Development and some web development skills or willingness to develop these skills in post

5-11 Organisational skills

 Experience of managing multiple conflicting tasks and hitting tight deadlines

 Personal responsibility and a proactive approach to planning

Approach to work and working with people

 The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to problem solve and support the delivery of VAL work

 A positive “can do” approach, the ability to be innovative, and flexibility to meet the demands of a changing environment.

Please continue on a separate sheet if required – this should be attached securely.

6-11 Ability to work some evenings and Ability to travel regularly within the city and occasionally at weekends? county occasionally nationally

Yes No Yes No

REFEREES: Please give details of two people who are prepared to act as referees for you. One of these should be your present (or most recent) employer or, if you have just left full- time education, you should give details of your course tutor. References will only be taken up for applicants selected for interview, and you should ensure referees are in a position to respond promptly.

Name: Name:

Position Held by Referee: Position Held by Referee:

Organisation: Organisation:

Address: Address:

Post Code: Post Code:

Telephone Number: Telephone Number:

E-mail: E-mail:

May we contact prior to interview? May we contact prior to interview?

Yes No Yes No

SELECTION ARRANGEMENTS: In finalising our selection arrangements, are there any issues that you would like us to consider? e.g. dates and times you are unavailable, Large print or Braille test material, Sign language interpreter, full accessible venue, etc

We will aim to cater for individual circumstances, but cannot guarantee that we will always be able to do so.

7-11 Continued

CHECKS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Details below certain checks required for the successful candidate

The IT Support Technician post has been identified as a post which does not require a DBS check.

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM: Please check that you have completed all sections of your application

I confirm the details in this form are correct:

Signature: Date:

RETURNING YOUR APPLICATION: Please follow the instructions to post your application.

Return to: PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL, Aarti Thobhani, Voluntary Action LeicesterShire, 9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN Please ensure sufficient postage has been paid We accept applications submitted via e-mail, your application form needs to be sent before the closing date and time to [email protected] with the subject: IT Support Technician at VAL To ensure prompt consideration, returned applications should reach us by no later than the closing date shown on the front of this form.

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT NORMALLY BE CONSIDERED Voluntary Action LeicesterShire is the trading name of Voluntary Action Leicester