IT Systems Administrator

Salary: £34,000- £36,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Perm (Full time - 35 hours per week)

Hybrid Working – Home Based/Princes Risborough

We’re Association for Project Management (APM). We’re a professional membership organisation that sets the standards for the project profession. As a registered charity, we reinvest our surplus for the benefit of our members and the profession. We deliver education and develop qualifications. We conduct research and provide knowledge and resources. We run events and share best practice. We give people the opportunity to connect and provide community for our individual members and corporate partners, wherever they are. Above all, when doing so makes a difference, we challenge the status quo

Job Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Systems Administrator to join our Technology team.

The IT Systems Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the stability, security and performance of the organisation’s IT environment. Designed for a strong 2nd Line engineer with developing 3rd Line capability, this role offers a structured pathway into full systems administration.

Working closely with the Infrastructure & IT Security Manager, you will support the administration of Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, servers, virtualisation platforms, networks and security controls. As your capability grows, you’ll progressively take ownership of infrastructure components, contribute to security improvement activity, and support business change initiatives with increasing independence.

Qualifications (Desirable)

· Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104) or equivalent.

· ITIL Foundation.

· CompTIA Security+.

· CCNA or equivalent networking qualification.

· Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect SC‑100

Experience

· Strong 2nd‑line experience with sustained exposure to 3rd‑line duties.

· Hands‑on experience working alongside the Infrastructure and IT Security Manager.

· Experience administering M365, Azure AD, Intune, Teams, and identity platforms.

· Practical experience supporting server or cloud workloads.

· Proven troubleshooting across networking fundamentals.

· Involvement in security, patching, and infrastructure administration.

Skills

· Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

· Strong troubleshooting and system administration ability.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

· Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

· Clear communication for non‑technical audiences.

· Flexible, practical, and solution‑focused approach.

Why APM?

We’re Association for Project Management (APM). We’re united in our aim to help project professionals around the world deliver better projects, setting the highest standards for the industry. Ask our people what’s great about working here and the views are unanimous. You’ll be joining a community that’s friendly and caring. We believe that good communication creates a culture that’s open and fair. We ensure everyone at APM, regardless of their role, has a voice and knows they’ll be listened to and treated with respect. We see everyone as individuals and champion diversity and inclusion, both within APM and across the wider project profession. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that’s thoughtful, considerate and positive. You’ll be supported by your team and across departments so, together, we meet the high standards we set ourselves.

If you are interested in this opportunity and feel you have the necessary attributes, skills and expertise for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to e-mail: recruitment@apm.org.uk

Applications will close for this role on Friday 24th April at 17.00pm

At APM we are open to talking about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments please reach out to discuss further.

Main benefits at APM:

• 25 days holiday (excluding all public holidays). This increases after four years’ service.

• Private healthcare and dental cover is available after completion of six-month probationary period. APM pays the premium for the employee. This becomes a 'benefit in kind’.

• Pension scheme offered in line with auto enrolment with up to 8% contribution from APM.

• Company sick pay scheme.

• Life assurance at four times the salary.

• Salary sacrifice schemes – pension, cycle to work scheme, additional annual leave (up to 10 days).

• Free parking on site.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Performance Related Pay (PRP) scheme. The discretionary bonus will take account of individual performance as well as APM’s overall financial performance.

• One paid volunteering day per year.

• Hybrid/flexible working options are available dependent on job role. However, there is a requirement to come into the office 4 days per month.