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As a Telecommunications Coordinator, your primary responsibility is to manage, optimise and administer billing for the group's telecommunications systems, ensuring seamless and reliable communication. In this role, you will oversee the implementation, maintenance, and fault reporting of voice and data networks. Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, you will play a vital role in identifying and addressing communication needs, recommending appropriate technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and security protocols

This is an initial fixed term contract until March 2026.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.  

More about you 

Based on site in Preston 2 days a week, you will work closely with other departments in order to coordinate installations at new sites. In addition, you will be familiar with ITIL frameworks and provide training to junior members of staff when required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Worked in a similar role previously, 
• Have previously worked with hard telephony suppliers,
• Knowledge of Excel,
• Familiarity with ITIL (or a similar service management framework),
• Kept up to date with telecommunications infrastructure. 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. 

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: 

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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