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Job title: Business Analyst - Strategic Remote Access Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (hybrid) Job description We are seeking a highly capable and detail driven Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme spanning corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. The successful candidate will lead the requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation of all currently undocumented business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT, and remote access capabilities across a large scale FMCG / supermarket organisation. This role will work closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure that all functional and non functional requirements are captured, validated, prioritised, and translated into actionable deliverables. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in shaping solution design, ensuring alignment with business needs, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and user centric remote access services. Key Responsibilities Lead structured requirements gathering activities, including workshops, interviews, process reviews, and analysis of existing documentation across corporate, retail, and OT environments. Identify, document, and validate all business requirements related to remote access, including AVD usage patterns, Zscaler access flows, IoT/OT connectivity needs, and store based operational requirements. Map current state processes and user journeys, identifying gaps, pain points, and undocumented dependencies across remote access workflows. Define future state processes aligned to programme objectives, security standards, and operational constraints. Translate business needs into clear functional and non functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process artefacts. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure requirements are feasible, aligned with architectural principles, and fully understood prior to design and build. Support the creation of solution options, ensuring business impacts, risks, and trade offs are clearly articulated. Work closely with retail and FMCG stakeholders, capturing store specific requirements such as device access, POS systems, handheld devices, IoT sensors, and operational workflows. Document remote access requirements for OT environments, including secure connectivity, segmentation, and device level constraints. Ensure requirements traceability from discovery through to delivery, testing, and operational handover. Support test planning and UAT, ensuring test cases align to documented requirements and business expectations. Maintain high quality documentation, including BRDs, process maps, user stories, data flows, and decision logs. Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely decision making. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst within infrastructure, security, remote access, or cloud transformation programmes. Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop, user personas, application delivery, and remote access workflows. Experience working with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) or similar secure remote access technologies. Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) and IoT environments, including device connectivity and security considerations. Experience working in FMCG or retail environments, ideally with store based technology and operational processes. Strong capability in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and documentation using industry standard techniques. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders, technical SMEs, and operational teams. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify gaps, dependencies, and risks. Experience producing user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows for engineering and delivery teams. Familiarity with identity, access, and security concepts relevant to remote access and cloud based solutions. Desirable Skills Experience working with multi domain Active Directory, Entra ID, or hybrid identity environments. Understanding of zero trust principles, network segmentation, and secure access architecture. Knowledge of store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Experience supporting UAT, test case development, and validation activities. Exposure to data governance, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or retail environments. Experience working with third party vendors or managed service providers. Familiarity with Agile delivery, including backlog refinement and sprint planning. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Help Desk Analyst 3 Month rolling contract Inside IR35 The role of the Helpdesk/End User Technology Analyst comprises of two distinct underpinning business requirements geared around ensuring "First Point of Contact" and "First Contact Resolution" for our customers. The role exists to restore end user technology issues or request completions as soon as possible (either remotely or at desk side); To provide efficient and effective customer services through the recording and managing telephone and email queries, incidents, or service requests. Aligning to ITIL methodology, providing an efficient and customer focused Helpdesk/Service Desk to the business. Providing desk-side assistance for "line of business" applications, core device support and operating systems, specifically; desktops, laptops, Apple Mac and the corporate software stack including business applications. Main Responsibilities The role is an Onsite, and is a shift-based role - This includes early shifts (starting at 7am), Late Shifts (Finishing at 10pm) and Weekend shifts. Role is First Line Support within the End User Technology team (Handling Support queries that come in via Phone call, Email and ServiceNow Chat) If you are not able to resolve this at 'First point of contact' then support tickets would be escalated to Level 2 Support teams. Responding to telephone and email incidents, queries and service requests in a professional and courteous manner based on an agreed SLA or OLA Logging of all works - ensuring incidents, queries and service requests are logged, prioritised, tracked and resolved within predefined Service Levels Operating in a flexible mode - being able to seamlessly switch between a telephone/desk-side role as and when required Agreeing work priority levels with the customer to ensure customer expectations are managed and the ticket reflects the risk & impact accordingly. Investigating incidents where possible either remotely or desk-side, leaning on an agreed toolset to logon to the customer's machine to perform troubleshooting. Correctly routing a ticket to the appropriate team who is able to resolve the incident if first line knowledge or access is not sufficient. Dealing with and communicating escalations accordingly. Seeking knowledge missing where appropriate, documenting and disseminating the knowledge accordingly. Undertaking agreed proactive works which are agreed to maintain our systems thus avoiding tickets being raised by staying "one step ahead". Maintaining and growing relationships across immediate team and wider IT teams to ensure collaborative approach to resolve customer requests as soon as possible. Ensure that Information Security considerations and controls are in place which adhere to the Information Security/Computer Policy. Align to the threat response procedures defined by the IT Security Team owned by IT Helpdesk Team Lead Ensuring customer satisfaction levels are maintained and improved where possible. Ensuring a personable desk-side manner with the ability to put users at ease. Recognising and adhering to change management processes to protect production environment. Manage liaison with suppliers (including internal) to ensure fixes are delivered in a timely fashion

1st Line Service Desk Analyst required by market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for technology and customer service to develop their skills within a supportive environment, acting as the first point of contact for IT support across the business. The Role Working as part of a collaborative IT team and reporting to the Service Desk Manager, you will provide front-line support to users, ensuring issues are logged, diagnosed, and resolved efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the first point of contact for all IT support queries Logging, categorising, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues Escalating more complex problems to 2nd line support where required Supporting a range of applications, including Microsoft 365 and other business systems Assisting with hardware and software installations, configurations, and upgrades Contributing to IT projects, including system upgrades and new implementations Delivering a high level of customer service with a positive and proactive approach This is a user-facing and telephone support role , requiring strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner. About You Previous experience in an IT support or helpdesk environment is desirable Good working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Basic understanding of networking and desktop hardware Awareness of cyber security best practices Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users A positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently Benefits Annual bonus Private medical insurance (BUPA) Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave Additional travel-related benefit (e.g. train/parking support)

Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading real estate organisation to recruit an PowerBI Developer on a contract basis - Hybrid working - London based The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing business intelligence solutions, transforming raw data into meaningful insights through interactive and visually appealing PowerBI reports and dashboards. Role The PowerBI Developer will design, develop, and maintain PowerBI reports and dashboards to present key business metrics and trends. Create custom visuals and complex reports using PowerBI's built-in functionalities and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions). Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for data collection, analysis, and reporting. Conduct data validation to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the data presented in reports. Collaborate with stakeholders, data analysts, and IT teams to understand data needs and deliver effective BI solutions. Provide training and support to end-users on how to interact with and interpret PowerBI reports and dashboards. Monitor and improve the performance of PowerBI solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PowerBI reports and dashboards. Create and maintain documentation for PowerBI reports, data sources, data models, and processes. Ensure all BI solutions comply with company standards and best practices. Profile Strong expertise in Microsoft PowerBI, including PowerBI Service, PowerBI Desktop, and PowerBI Report Server. Proficiency in DAX for creating custom calculations and measures. Experience with SQL for data discovery and manipulation. Ability to analyse complex data sets and provide insights that drive business decisions. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. The PowerBI Developer will have strong presentation skills to convey data insights through reports and dashboards. Company UK's market leading real estate organisation with offices in London Hybrid working Salary & Benefits The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training . Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Service Desk Engineer (2nd Line) London (North London) Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Occasional client travel Are you an experienced IT support professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy solving complex technical issues while delivering outstanding customer service, both remotely and face-to-face? We're looking for a skilled Service Desk Engineer (2nd Line) to join our dynamic Service Delivery Team. About the Role As a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality technical support to our clients. You'll handle escalated incidents, proactive monitoring alerts, and on-site visits, while helping to mentor and develop the 1st Line team. Key Responsibilities Respond promptly to technical support requests via phone, email, and ticketing system Diagnose and resolve 2nd line and escalated tickets, as well as NOC monitoring alerts, within agreed resolution times Provide face-to-face technical support through pre-scheduled client site visits Accurately classify, prioritise, and document tickets with detailed notes throughout their lifecycle Keep clients and their IT teams regularly updated on ticket progress Identify recurring issues and contribute to permanent solutions Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles Deliver excellent customer service and a positive support experience at all times Manage your own ticket queue, triage effectively, and escalate where necessary Liaise with third-party vendors and partners to resolve complex issues Support, mentor, train, and develop the 1st Line Service Desk Analysts Stay up to date with the latest technologies and cyber security developments, and share knowledge with the team Achieve relevant Microsoft and technical certifications What We're Looking For Excellent customer service, telephone, and client-facing skills Minimum 2 years' experience providing IT support across multiple technologies (MSP experience is highly desirable) Proven experience attending client sites and delivering face-to-face support Strong troubleshooting and support experience in the following technologies: Windows Server (on-premise and Azure) Active Directory (on-premise and Azure), Group Policy, Office 365, and SharePoint Microsoft Exchange Virtualisation technologies (Windows Virtual Desktop, Hyper-V, Virtual Machine Manager, vSphere) Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions Cyber-security tools and concepts (EDR, MFA, AV, incident response) Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN, WAN, Wireless, Switches, Routers) Windows OS, macOS, and Microsoft Office Mobile device configuration and support Ability to configure, administer, and support both Windows and macOS devices Solid understanding of the cyber threat landscape and security best practices Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and prevent issues Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to explain complex technical matters clearly to users of all levels A genuine passion for learning new technologies, demonstrated through certifications or personal projects Strong team player who is also highly self-motivated Calm and professional approach when dealing with difficult or demanding situations Full UK driving licence What We Offer Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Varied and interesting workload across multiple client environments Opportunities to develop your technical skills and gain certifications A supportive, collaborative team that values excellence in service delivery If you're a confident, customer-focused 2nd Line Engineer who enjoys both technical challenges and mentoring others, we'd love to hear from you.

We have an opportunity for an IT Service Central Delivery Analyst to join our team in Wembley . This is a full time permanent role which will be office based. The starting salary is £29,000 - £35,000 a year depending on experience. The Role: As an IT Service Central Delivery Analyst you will be the gateway for SNG's IT services, making sure that all interactions with customers are accurately logged, prioritised, categorised and resolved or assigned efficiently. You'll be responsible for recording, monitoring and updating our IT tickets, conducting the initial diagnosis and escalating when needed. The role will also involve ensuring our asset database is proactively maintained including asset movement, asset verification and asset incident management as well as onboarding, tagging and the disposal of assets. What we need from you: As an IT Service Central Delivery Analyst you will need experience of working on an IT Service Desk or a Customer Service Desk and be able to communicate with customers in person, by telephone, webchat, email or digital assistant. You will be able to provide technical advice and support relating to Microsoft Windows operating systems, Office 365 (including Teams and SharePoint), remote access, virtual desktops and telephony. We are looking for: A good understanding of hardware knowledge, especially with PCs, printers and other standard desktop/peripheral equipment Experience of troubleshooting and demonstrable problem-solving techniques Great customer service with the ability to communicate with our colleagues, suppliers and end user community Excellent team working, with a focus on delivering resolutions as part of a team What we can offer you: As a member of the IT Service Team you'll be part of a friendly, active and dynamic working environment. We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation. Some of our benefits include:• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice• Flexible working• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)• A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package• A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%• Life cover as soon as you join us• You will be a part of our Recognition scheme • A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships About us: It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations. We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength enables us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn.

Onsite 5 days a week in south London - Some travel outside of London - Car/Motorbike required Client Services Analyst The Client Services Analyst provides technical assistance to computer system users. Responsibilities include answering questions or resolving computer problems for Clients in person, via telephone, or from remote location as well as providing assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, printer installations, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Responsibilities: Provide on-site technical support to system users by troubleshooting issues and working directly with vendors to resolve major hardware and software problems. Maintain systems, install new equipment, and make modifications to client infrastructure as Able to troubleshoot mobile devices (setup, email and security tokens). Assist system users by confidently troubleshooting Tier 1-Tier 3 issues, including: Active Directory, MS Exchange, O365, MDM, SharePoint, Azure and DNS. Evaluate client's operational efficiency of different IT systems and recommend improvements. Manage ticket queue by manually documenting, tracking, and monitoring problems while ensuring all tickets are responded to and closed in a timely manner. Interact with RFA clients using clear and concise communication in order to facilitate ticket status updates and product availabilities. Manage MS Exchange environments and Active Directory (e.g., add, delete, change) as needed and keep up-to-date. Effectively demonstrate a sense of urgency while acting in a professional, calm manner and manage appropriate and realistic expectations to ensure overall client. Leverage critical thinking skills to evaluate all possible solutions and use appropriate judgment to apply most effective resolution methodology. Qualifications: +4 years of related IT experience in an enterprise or server based environment. Must have 3+ years of recent systems maintenance and end user technical support experience. Excellent desktop and server troubleshooting skills. Strong hands-on experience in Azure, Windows Server, MS Exchange/365, Active Sync, Active Directory, LAN/WAN, MDM and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of VMware, Citrix, MDM (Mobile Device Management), Disaster Recovery, Cisco, SAN (e.g., EMC, Equallogic), and Cyber Security (e.g., IPS, IDS). Impeccable verbal/written communication. Exhibit a high-level of professionalism and sound judgment. Experience with ConnectWise or similar ticketing system preferred. Financial services industry and MSP experience preferred.

Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are seeking an IT Infrastructure Analyst to oversee both on-site networks and cloud-based infrastructures, with a primary focus on hosted active directory services as well as Azure technologies, while remaining versatile enough to incorporate other platforms as necessary. As a pivotal member of the organisation's IT infrastructure team, you'll be responsible for the comprehensive management, maintenance, and enhancement of IT systems to ensure uninterrupted operations, robust security, and continuous improvement. Central to this role is the responsibility for managing IT infrastructure projects under the guidance of the Deputy IT Director. This includes the design, implementation, and optimisation of IT systems to support organisational objectives. The IT Infrastructure Analyst ensures that core systems are regularly maintained, upgraded, and secured to meet strict compliance standards and safeguard against potential threats. By carefully monitoring performance, you'll identify areas for improvement, optimising the efficiency and reliability of IT systems. A significant part of the role involves acting as a key escalation point for the college onsite support teams after they have exhausted what is available to them, providing advanced technical expertise as part of the 3rd line support framework. You'll diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, leveraging a combination of technical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and collaboration with vendors or external support teams to minimise downtime and maintain smooth operations. As our IT Infrastructure Analyst, we'd like you to have strong expertise in cloud and on prem backend services, including Azure, Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, and cloud services. With a detailed understanding of Microsoft Active Directory; Desktop and Server Operating systems and of Microsoft System Management Tools, you'll have detailed understanding of Network Technology and Network Topologies and services. The role demands a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a deep technical skill set and the ability to anticipate challenges before they arise. The IT Infrastructure Analyst is not only a steward of existing systems but also a driving force for innovation, ensuring the organisation remains competitive, secure, and technologically resilient in an ever-evolving digital landscape working as part of a strong team that manages the groups IT infrastructure. Collaboration is a core aspect of this position, requiring you to work effectively with cross-functional teams to align IT systems with organisational objectives. This includes working closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating communication and integration of systems that enhance overall business performance. Although predominantly based at Merton College, this is a Group Wide Post and you will need to travel/work from any of STCG Campuses as required. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 3rd October 2025. The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme . As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.