IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator

Southwest England (Bath and Exeter) - with occasional travel across other offices within the Southwest

£32,000 - £35,000

Full time & Permanent

Iconic Resourcing are delighted to be supporting Advanta Group with the appointment of an IT Systems Administrator, a newly created role created to support the continued growth of the business across the South West and wider Group.

Advanta Group is a growing financial services organisation on an ambitious acquisition journey, welcoming multiple businesses into the Group each year. As the organisation continues to expand, technology remains central to its success, creating an exciting opportunity for an IT professional who wants to make a genuine impact.

Working closely with the Group Head of IT, you'll become the South West face of IT, taking ownership of Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint and device management, security administration and wider infrastructure responsibilities. You'll support technology projects and play a key role in integrating newly acquired businesses into the wider Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move beyond a traditional support role and gain exposure to strategic projects, business change and senior stakeholders within a highly successful and growing organisation.

The Role

• Managing onboarding and offboarding activities across the Group
• Administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint Online and Teams
• Acting as the key second-line IT contact across South West offices
• Supporting technology projects, rollouts and business change initiatives
• Working with external IT providers to ensure a high-quality support service
• Assisting with the integration of newly acquired businesses
• Supporting asset management, governance and operational improvements
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a Systems Administrator, 2nd Line Support or similar IT role
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience
• Knowledge of Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint Online and Teams
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Why Join Advanta Group?

• Newly created role with genuine scope to make an impact
• Exposure to acquisitions, integrations and business transformation projects
• Work directly with the Group Head of IT and senior leadership team
• Ongoing training and development through the Advanta Academy
• Private medical benefits
• Hybrid working environment
• Opportunity to grow your career within a fast-paced and expanding organisation

To apply, please send an updated CV to becky,. All conversations will be kept confidential and please note any direct or 3rd party applications will come to Becky Taylor to be screened and reviewed.

At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required.