Outcomes First Group

About the Company

At Outcomes First Group we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion, and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual. A commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.

At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans, and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom—evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment, or training.

As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources that are based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment proves to create consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.

Guided by a deeply rooted, value-led ethos, we work as one to support each pupil, not just for their academic success, but to nurture their wellbeing and personal growth. It’s this dedication to the whole person that creates the strength and confidence in our pupils to recognise, embrace, and celebrate their unique potential and seize life’s opportunities.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Outcomes First Group

Job Title

Apprentice Data Protection Assistant

Job Description

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit*

Job Title: Apprentice Data Protection Assistant

Location: Bolton

Salary: £23,127

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (includes one study day per week)

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Data Protection Assistant Apprentice to join our team. The successful candidate will support our Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) and wider legal team, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and maintaining the security and confidentiality of our data.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the DPO with rights of access (subject access requests), including preparing responses. This will involve reviewing internal systems to identify personal data and compiling a complete response comprising all relevant documentation.
Ad hoc administrative tasks.
Monitor the email inbox for all incoming data protection queries and requests and be the first point of contact in this respect.
Assist in the development and implementation of data protection policies and procedures.
Assist with the monitoring and reporting of data protection compliance within the organisation.
Assist the DPO with audits to ensure data protection measures are effective.
Support the DPO in response to data breaches and other data protection incidents.
Help maintain records of data processing activities.
Provide training and support to staff on data protection matters (as required).
Assist in the preparation of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
Stay up to date with changes in data protection laws and regulations.

Skills and experience required:

Knowledge of data protection laws and regulations.
Strong organisational and analytical skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Why join Outcomes First Group?

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

Our Promise

We Listen.
We never assume.

We work together.
To make the remarkable happen.

We are accountable.
To each other and for one another.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Bolton, United Kingdom

On site

02-04-2025

Company Name

Outcomes First Group

Job Title

Information Technology Support Engineer

Job Description

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Job Title: IT Support Engineer (Site Based) in Norfolk
Salary: £32,533.00 per Annum + £3,000 Car Allowance.
Location: South West, Norfolk.
Contract: Permeant , 52 weeks
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri 08:30am - 16:30pm
UK Applicants Only - Sponsorship Not Provided

JOB PURPOSE:
Provide 2nd/3rd line support services as part of a wider team of experienced engineers to assist with the company's progression. The post holder would be responsible for assisting, fixing and maintaining general service requests, incidents and problems for multiple sites across, escalating where necessary and assisting the wider IT Team with investigations and rollouts of new technology. The engineer will be required to provide on-site support across our four Schools based in the South East of England (Norfolk region), with the ability to support additional sites further down the line.

The post holder will be expected to travel to schools and office locations in the UK when required.

The post holder will be expected to do training and keep professional qualifications up to date and relevant to the post.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, major incidents, problems and service requests, providing regular updates to the end user.
To be the first point of escalation for the 1st and 2nd line support engineers.
Acting as the first point of contact for specific sites and managing site relationships.
Work closely with the IT Service Desk Manager, to define and improve processes and Service Improvement Plans.
Own, monitor and resolve incidents and requests in a timely manner, escalating where necessary to the IT Service Desk Manager.
Liaise with 3rd Line and the Infrastructure team on infrastructure problems defining and agreeing remediation and/or improvement plans.
Liaise with the Software and Applications team on application problems, contributing to remediation and/or improvement plans.
Conduct root cause analysis of major incidents and problem records, contributing to the implementation of remedies and preventative measures.
Manage and remediate Cyber and Infrastructure P1 incidents.
Configure and maintain user permissions on Sharepoint or file servers.
Contribute to building the knowledge base, sharing knowledge across the service desk and wider IT team.
Install applications.
Administer and manage user accounts and permissions (Active Directory/Office 365/Azure AD).
Provide support for printers, both hardware and software.
Configure devices such as laptops, mobile phones, and tablets.
Manage mobile device configurations in Jamf or InTune.
Support Web filtering.
Support connectivity and hardware over multiple sites, both on site and remotely.
Support server environments.
Support of cloud telephone systems and ensure a smooth operation.
Support networking equipment such as routers and switches (Cisco Meraki & Unifi).

In addition
Attend meetings and team events as required.
Participate in an annual performance review program.
Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures, especially those relating to Child Protection and Safeguarding, maintaining strict confidentiality appropriate to the role.
Be familiar with Health and Safety issues related to IT equipment use and report any concerns to the Line Manager.
Observe the company's Health and Safety policies relating to the working environment and building security, reporting any issues promptly.
Adhere to Data Protection regulations, maintaining strict confidentiality.
Promote and practice equal opportunities, working positively towards anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop personal skills through ongoing training provided by the company or externally, subject to company approval and agreement with the Line Manager.

REQUIREMENTS
Technical skills:
Experience with server environments (Windows) (essential)
Knowledge of user account management and permissions (Active Directory/Microsoft 365/Azure) (essential)
Experience with cloud-based solutions (Microsoft 365) (essential)
Understanding of network technologies (Cisco Meraki, Smoothwall, LAN/WAN) (essential)
Understanding of Jamf and/or Microsoft Intune (essential)
Ability to troubleshoot application issues and perform scripting (essential)
Knowledge of IT security and compliance (essential)
Experience in troubleshooting and supporting hardware and software for various devices (essential)
Understanding of virtualization (preferred)
Experience with VOIP/Telephony solutions (Uboss) (preferred)
Knowledge of network management tools (preferred)
Understanding of network technologies (Cisco Meraki, Smoothwall, LAN/WAN) (preferred)

Experience and Skills:
3 to 5 years’ experience in 2nd/3rd line support role within a technical support desk or MSP (essential)
Holds or is working towards a professional qualification in IT or a related degree (preferred)
Strong knowledge of desktop and server platforms (essential)
Proven experience operating in an ITIL framework (essential)
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and technical diagnostic skills (essential)
Strong customer service skills (essential)
Proven experience in knowledge sharing and creating knowledge base articles (essential)
Broad technical knowledge of PCs/peripherals and their architecture (essential)
Strong working knowledge of current software packages and operating systems (essential)
Experience with service desk products (essential)
Ability to manage site relationships and act as a first point of contact
Attention to detail, ability to follow processes, and take ownership of tasks or issues
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative, tackle tasks proactively, address and resolve problems methodically
Ability to diagnose faults in the hardware/software/operating systems
Contributes to and supports team collaboration
Ability to work well with challenging customers and under pressure

Why join Outcomes First Group?
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.
There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning,...

Norfolk, United Kingdom

On site

02-04-2025