The Role

We are looking for an IT Apprentice to join our busy IT team working from our Head Office in Penrith.  The successful candidate will support the existing team while learning valuable work-place skills and gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a motivation to work in IT to gain a wide range of skills and experiences.

You will primarily be required to provide an efficient and professional support service for Inspira to facilitate the effective operation of the Charity’s services and projects through its IT systems.  In addition, there will be opportunity to:

• Support, develop, maintain and document all relevant hardware information systems including servers, workstations, and printers.
• Support, develop,  maintain  and  document  the  local  and  wide  area  networks  operated  within the Charity including remote access facilities.
• Support, develop,  maintain  and  document  all  relevant  software  based    Including operating systems, databases, and reporting software.
• Develop new and enhance ICT systems and processes.
• Monitor operational performance via key performance indicators and other targets.

About You  

As an IT Apprentice, you will need:

• Minimum GCSE grade C or 4/5 in Maths, English and a Computing related subject (Expected or Achieved);
• Knowledge and/or an interest in Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Good communication skills;
• An understanding good customer service;
• A willingness to learn;

Our Benefits

We are passionate about people and support our employees to do what they do best through a dynamic and supportive working environment.

We offer a great benefits package, including 26 days annual leave, rising each year to a maximum of 33 days; Enhanced sick pay; Enhanced pension contributions; Life assurance cover; Access to counselling service; Access to medical health plan and the opportunity to work flexibly across home and office locations.

Watch the video below to find out about the 10 reasons to join the Inspira team:

Why Inspira?

Inspira is an expert in employability skills. Through our work, we help local people into work, improve their skills and open new opportunities.

By being Bold, Relevant and Resilient our mission is to empower young people and adults to reach their full potential.  Our aim is to empower people with the tools and confidence to navigate the ever-evolving job market, making informed decisions that align with their passions and strengths.

Visit our website for more information about us and what we do: www.inspira.org.uk

Next Steps

We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification/criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role and share our values to BE Bold, Relevant and Resilient, we would love to hear from you!

To apply select ‘Apply Here’ or send your CV and covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role, along with a completed Applicant Equality Monitoring Questionnaire (below) outlining your suitability for the role to hr@inspira.org.uk.

We recommend applying at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you require a copy of our job documents in a more accessible format or are struggling to complete the application form due to a disability, please contact us via hr@inspira.org.uk or 01931 711300.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15^th April 2026

Overview of Benefits Package

Applicant Equality Monitoring Questionnaire