Job Description
Job description
Salary
£24,310 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Job category/type
Fixed Term - Full-Time
PLEASE NOTE: This placement is only open to current University of Portsmouth students, taking an official student placement year as part of their course.
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role
The placement role within the Network and Security Services Department will provide the candidate the opportunity to work across the range of networking services provided to the University. This includes switching and routing, voice over IP, firewalls, and wireless technologies.
The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in project work including infrastructure upgrades and will be expected to support day-to-day operational activities such as fixing faults and fulfilling service requests.
To provide an opportunity to gain experience of work within LIS under close guidance from a relevant Supervisor. Dependent upon the life cycles of various projects you will have an opportunity to gain experience, develop skills and gain understanding of various LIS projects working within an enterprise environment.
For further information please read the candidate pack/job description attached. If you would like an informal discussion or have any queries, please contact Julian Lintell-Smith on 023 XXXXXX or email us.
We do not offer hybrid working for this role, this will be fully on site.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract from 01 August 2026 until 31 July 2026.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Benefits
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Salary
£24,310 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Job category/type
Fixed Term - Full-Time
PLEASE NOTE: This placement is only open to current University of Portsmouth students, taking an official student placement year as part of their course.
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role
The placement role within the Network and Security Services Department will provide the candidate the opportunity to work across the range of networking services provided to the University. This includes switching and routing, voice over IP, firewalls, and wireless technologies.
The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in project work including infrastructure upgrades and will be expected to support day-to-day operational activities such as fixing faults and fulfilling service requests.
To provide an opportunity to gain experience of work within LIS under close guidance from a relevant Supervisor. Dependent upon the life cycles of various projects you will have an opportunity to gain experience, develop skills and gain understanding of various LIS projects working within an enterprise environment.
For further information please read the candidate pack/job description attached. If you would like an informal discussion or have any queries, please contact Julian Lintell-Smith on 023 XXXXXX or email us.
We do not offer hybrid working for this role, this will be fully on site.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract from 01 August 2026 until 31 July 2026.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Benefits
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The IS Placement Student - Service and Technology Delivery - Network & Security position is now open for candidates interested in the Admin Executive sector. This role in Portsmouth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.