IT Officer

IT Officer

Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust Closing date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: IT
Contract: Permanent
South East

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The IT Officer will provide technical support, maintain systems and work closely with the Trust’s Managed Service Provider to keep the technology environment secure, efficient and reliable.

Job Description

The Role

The IT Officer will provide technical support, maintain systems and work closely with the Trust's Managed Service Provider to keep the technology environment secure, efficient and reliable. In this role, you will troubleshoot hardware and software issues across PCs, laptops, printers, peripherals and common applications, supporting users in person or remotely. You will carry out routine maintenance and security tasks such as updates, patching, backups and system checks, while also managing user accounts in platforms like Active Directory or Azure. The role includes setting up and configuring new equipment, maintaining the Trust's network and resolving connectivity issues, managing IT asset records and warranties, supporting IT projects including cyber security work, and producing clear documentation to assist colleagues.

About You

You will bring demonstrable technical skills and confidence in diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues. Your understanding of system maintenance, security practices and routine operational processes will enable you to maintain a secure and dependable IT environment. You will be comfortable managing user administration tasks in systems such as Active Directory or Azure and confident in deploying and configuring IT equipment and applications. A good grasp of networking will help you monitor infrastructure effectively and resolve connectivity challenges as they arise. Strong organisational skills are key and you must have a supportive, proactive, solutions focused mindset to allow you to contribute meaningfully to ongoing IT projects and user and service improvements.

Job Requirements

Job Responsibilities

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: IT Officer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: IT
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: IT Officer

Job: IT Officer

Organisation: Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust

Postcode: ME44TZ

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our application form and send it back to us along with a copy of your CV by 5pm on 19 March 2026.

Completed application forms can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to:

Recruitment
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
The Fitted Rigging House
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to contact all unsuccessful candidates.