Here at Astriid, we connect individuals with long-term conditions with meaningful work. We have a wide variety of roles available, and through our Opportunity Spotlight, we’ll be keeping you updated with just some of the organisations and positions we’re recruiting for.
You can apply for any of the following roles online. However, if you’re seeking inclusive work alongside managing long-term illness, we encourage you to apply through Astriid so we can use our subject expertise to support you throughout the application process and ensure you’re a standout candidate.
If you’d like to express an interest in the following roles, simply send an email with your details to [email protected]. If you’re interested in applying but you aren’t yet registered as an Astriid candidate, simply let us know in your email and we will get you all set up.
Entry-Level Roles at Advanced
Today, we’re sharing some new and exciting entry-level roles coming up with Advanced. As one of the UK’s largest software and services providers, they’re a great organisation to work for. They’ve also been a friend of Astriid for many years, and are committed to learning more about how they can make their roles and workplace practice more accessible for people with long-term conditions.
Before you read any further, you may be interested in this interview with former Astriid candidate Meg. Meg is a disabled and neurodivergent individual, who progressed through Advanced’s onboarding process and was offered a role with the company. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Advanced, to bring even more fantastic roles to our candidates.
Entry Requirements
All the following roles fall within Advanced’s HPEL (High Potential, Entry-Level) program. This means there are no strict entry requirements, such as exam results or qualifications. Instead, candidates will be assessed against the competencies and attributes that are desirable for this role. There are also multiple vacancies for many of these positions.
The Recruitment Process
Advanced is committed to career progression and finding the best position for individuals, which is one of their motivations behind offering entry-level roles that are open to the disability and chronic illness community too.
Their application process involves a short online assessment, including a UCAT test and a personality test. These tests can be completed at home and generally take around 15 – 20 minutes to complete. If you pass the two tests, you will be invited for an initial conversation with someone from Advanced. From there, you will be considered for the specified role that is open.
Job Details
The following roles are flexible, with the opportunity for part-time work and job sharing. Some require in-person working, others are hybrid and suitable for home working.
The starting salary for entry-level positions is £20k pro-rata. Deadlines are not listed, but early application is advised.
Current Entry-Level Roles and Opportunities
IT Service Desk
Location: Birmingham (Office Based)
IT Service Desk Analysts are the first point of contact for Advanced users and for access to Group IT services. As an inbound team, their primary duty is to ensure work flowing into the team is distributed to the correct Group IT function and ensure end users get a prompt response. They also ensure that the whole team have the right information to resolve issues, especially when escalating tickets. Find out more here!
Associate Operations Analyst
Location: York
As an Associate Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for delivery of general administration tasks within the Operations team, alongside researching and analysing current business processes/workflows, to improve performance, increase revenue and save time. Find out more here!
Sales Support Associate – Birmingham
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Seeking a highly motivated person who enjoys building relationships, to join our Sales team. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn from the skilled sales team, both in supporting the team and their sales process. This an entry level role and you will be given all the tools you need to succeed and build a career in Sales. Find out more here!
IT Support – Hull
Location: Willerby (Hull)
Are you interested in starting a career within IT? Join a fast-paced support department that is passionate about delivering excellent customer service, resolving customer issues, and is involved in all aspects of technical and application support. You will be responsible for handling incoming support calls and emails, and undertaking all aspects of technical support service. Find out more here!
IT Support – Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Are you interested in starting a career within IT? Join a fast-paced support department that is passionate about delivering excellent customer service, resolving customer issues, and is involved in all aspects of technical and application support. You will be responsible for handling incoming support calls and emails, and undertaking all aspects of technical support service. Find out more here!
IT Support – Newcastle
Location: Newcastle (Hybrid)
Are you interested in starting a career within IT? Join a fast-paced support department that is passionate about delivering excellent customer service, resolving customer issues, and is involved in all aspects of technical and application support. You will be responsible for handling incoming support calls and emails, and undertaking all aspects of technical support service. Find out more here!
Other Opportunities At Advanced
For more experienced workers, the following opportunities are also available…
Principle Software Engineer – Advanced
Location: Remote
Principal Software Engineer at Advanced is a dynamic role where you will produce and deliver scalable software solutions as part of a multidisciplinary Scrum team. Focused primarily around the maintenance and growth of Java containerised services hosted within AWS, our goal is to harness serverless technologies to provide market-leading solutions. We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to play a key role in guiding the team towards successfully delivery of the product vision, and to ensure best practices in design and security are followed throughout the development process. Find out more here!
Query Resolution Specialist – Advanced
Location: Birmingham (Office Based)
Advanced is looking for an adaptable and dynamic individual to join their finance team in Birmingham. In this role you will be working within the Query Resolution team by investigating and processing finance query resolutions to enable payment on outstanding invoices. You will be responsible for undertaking all tasks required to deliver an effective and efficient service to key stakeholders across the business. Find out more here!
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Best of luck with your application! Don’t forget, these are just a handful of the roles we’re recruiting for. If you’re seeking meaningful work, it’s quick and easy (and free!) to sign up as an Astriid candidate. Simply head to our homepage and click on ‘register your skills’. Fill in the online form, and our team will be in touch!