1st Line IT Support Analyst Location: Camberley (Office-based) Job Type: Permanent Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 + Excellent Benefits Kick-start or develop your IT support career We're looking for a customer-focused 1st Line IT Support Analyst to join a growing Managed Services team supporting a diverse portfolio of business customers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous IT support experience who enjoys solving technical issues, delivering outstanding customer service and developing their technical skills within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You'll be the first point of contact for customers, resolving a wide range of IT issues while working closely with experienced 2nd and 3rd Line Engineers. If you're passionate about technology, enjoy learning, and want to build a long-term career in IT, we'd love to hear from you. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as the first point of contact for IT support queries via phone, email and service desk. Logging, categorising and prioritising incidents using the ticketing system. Troubleshooting hardware, software, Microsoft 365 and networking issues. Resolving common support requests including password resets, user account administration and software installations. Escalating more complex issues to specialist support teams with clear documentation. Monitoring alerts and proactively identifying potential issues before they impact customers. Keeping customers informed throughout the lifecycle of their support requests. Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to the knowledge base. Working to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Collaborating with colleagues across the wider IT support function to achieve successful outcomes. About you - You'll ideally have: Previous experience in a 1st Line IT Support or Service Desk role. Good knowledge of Windows and/or macOS operating systems. Experience supporting Microsoft technologies including Azure, Intune and Microsoft Defender. Familiarity with Active Directory and user administration. Experience using ITSM or ticketing platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira or similar. Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP. Experience supporting Microsoft Outlook, Exchange and Microsoft 365 applications. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Strong problem-solving abilities with good attention to detail. A willingness to learn, develop and work as part of a supportive team. Benefits include: Generous annual leave Birthday day off Company pension with employer contribution Private health and dental support Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Employee discounts platform Cycle to Work scheme Team incentives and recognition programmes Paid volunteering day Thank you for taking the time to apply to OPR Resourcing Specialists. If your application is successful you will be contacted within 7 days. We apologise but due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback on individual CV's. Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered. Please note that by applying for the above job it will be understood that you accept our Terms of Business and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website on the page "Find A Job".
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
1st Line IT Support Analyst Location: Camberley (Office-based) Job Type: Permanent Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 + Excellent Benefits Kick-start or develop your IT support career We're looking for a customer-focused 1st Line IT Support Analyst to join a growing Managed Services team supporting a diverse portfolio of business customers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous IT support experience who enjoys solving technical issues, delivering outstanding customer service and developing their technical skills within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You'll be the first point of contact for customers, resolving a wide range of IT issues while working closely with experienced 2nd and 3rd Line Engineers. If you're passionate about technology, enjoy learning, and want to build a long-term career in IT, we'd love to hear from you. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as the first point of contact for IT support queries via phone, email and service desk. Logging, categorising and prioritising incidents using the ticketing system. Troubleshooting hardware, software, Microsoft 365 and networking issues. Resolving common support requests including password resets, user account administration and software installations. Escalating more complex issues to specialist support teams with clear documentation. Monitoring alerts and proactively identifying potential issues before they impact customers. Keeping customers informed throughout the lifecycle of their support requests. Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to the knowledge base. Working to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Collaborating with colleagues across the wider IT support function to achieve successful outcomes. About you - You'll ideally have: Previous experience in a 1st Line IT Support or Service Desk role. Good knowledge of Windows and/or macOS operating systems. Experience supporting Microsoft technologies including Azure, Intune and Microsoft Defender. Familiarity with Active Directory and user administration. Experience using ITSM or ticketing platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira or similar. Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP. Experience supporting Microsoft Outlook, Exchange and Microsoft 365 applications. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Strong problem-solving abilities with good attention to detail. A willingness to learn, develop and work as part of a supportive team. Benefits include: Generous annual leave Birthday day off Company pension with employer contribution Private health and dental support Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Employee discounts platform Cycle to Work scheme Team incentives and recognition programmes Paid volunteering day Thank you for taking the time to apply to OPR Resourcing Specialists. If your application is successful you will be contacted within 7 days. We apologise but due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback on individual CV's. Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered. Please note that by applying for the above job it will be understood that you accept our Terms of Business and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website on the page "Find A Job".
Do you crave a dynamic role where you can work both from the cosy confines of your home and our vibrant Head Office? We're on the hunt for remarkable individuals to join our rapidly expanding team. What you'll be doing As a member of our accomplished team of Analysts, you'll serve as the first point of contact for our Help Desk users. You'll answer incoming calls and emails, offering technical support and assistance to our esteemed clients. Troubleshooting issues through diagnostic tests and remote access will be your forte, aiming for a first-time resolution whenever possible. Deliver top-notch, professional, and friendly service to support our stellar reputation and aspire to be the very best. We'll equip you with the training and support needed to further your career in the world of IT. This is a full-time position, that operates on a rotational shift basis covering 1 in 3 weekends on duty. Role highlights Swiftly respond to customer queries via email or phone. Expertly determine the best solution based on customer-provided issue details. Skillfully diagnose system errors and other technical challenges. Keep detailed logs of events and problem resolutions. Stay proactive with follow-ups, ensuring customer satisfaction. Request feedback and monitor calls to enhance our training methods. Perform software installations or updates to address issues. Is this role for me? If you can confidently answer "Yes" to the following questions, this role is perfect for you: Can you write/speak Italian fluently? Have you worked in a fast-paced Help Desk/Support Centre or Retail environment? Do you thrive in a target-driven environment, boasting excellent customer service skills? Can you communicate effectively over the phone with individuals of varying IT expertise? Does pressure fuel your performance, turning challenges into victories? Do you revel in taking ownership to secure successful resolutions? Are Tech-savvy, well-versed in hardware, software, databases, and remote access. Have a solid grasp of computer systems, mobile devices, and tech products. Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues. What's in it for you? Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Take advantage of our travel pass loan and cycle to work scheme. Keep your eyes in top shape with free eye tests. Join our discounted Dental Care Scheme. Explore the option to purchase additional holidays. Access our childcare scheme to ease your responsibilities. Who are we? Starting our life in 1999, Retail Assist is a growing, award-winning technology company. Whether it s through our expert IT managed services, or our specialist software solutions, we work with a wide variety of clients to help them to deliver outstanding customer service. Some of our clients include Harvey Nichols, Signet, Selfridges, Dufry (World Duty Free Group), White Stuff, Best Food Logistics, Whistles, Hobbycraft, Mint Velvet, Vue International and many more. If you're on the lookout for your next career leap and a chance to leave your mark, look no further we're here, eagerly awaiting your arrival. Join us today!
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Do you crave a dynamic role where you can work both from the cosy confines of your home and our vibrant Head Office? We're on the hunt for remarkable individuals to join our rapidly expanding team. What you'll be doing As a member of our accomplished team of Analysts, you'll serve as the first point of contact for our Help Desk users. You'll answer incoming calls and emails, offering technical support and assistance to our esteemed clients. Troubleshooting issues through diagnostic tests and remote access will be your forte, aiming for a first-time resolution whenever possible. Deliver top-notch, professional, and friendly service to support our stellar reputation and aspire to be the very best. We'll equip you with the training and support needed to further your career in the world of IT. This is a full-time position, that operates on a rotational shift basis covering 1 in 3 weekends on duty. Role highlights Swiftly respond to customer queries via email or phone. Expertly determine the best solution based on customer-provided issue details. Skillfully diagnose system errors and other technical challenges. Keep detailed logs of events and problem resolutions. Stay proactive with follow-ups, ensuring customer satisfaction. Request feedback and monitor calls to enhance our training methods. Perform software installations or updates to address issues. Is this role for me? If you can confidently answer "Yes" to the following questions, this role is perfect for you: Can you write/speak Italian fluently? Have you worked in a fast-paced Help Desk/Support Centre or Retail environment? Do you thrive in a target-driven environment, boasting excellent customer service skills? Can you communicate effectively over the phone with individuals of varying IT expertise? Does pressure fuel your performance, turning challenges into victories? Do you revel in taking ownership to secure successful resolutions? Are Tech-savvy, well-versed in hardware, software, databases, and remote access. Have a solid grasp of computer systems, mobile devices, and tech products. Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues. What's in it for you? Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Take advantage of our travel pass loan and cycle to work scheme. Keep your eyes in top shape with free eye tests. Join our discounted Dental Care Scheme. Explore the option to purchase additional holidays. Access our childcare scheme to ease your responsibilities. Who are we? Starting our life in 1999, Retail Assist is a growing, award-winning technology company. Whether it s through our expert IT managed services, or our specialist software solutions, we work with a wide variety of clients to help them to deliver outstanding customer service. Some of our clients include Harvey Nichols, Signet, Selfridges, Dufry (World Duty Free Group), White Stuff, Best Food Logistics, Whistles, Hobbycraft, Mint Velvet, Vue International and many more. If you're on the lookout for your next career leap and a chance to leave your mark, look no further we're here, eagerly awaiting your arrival. Join us today!
Job Title: IT Service Desk Team Leader/Manager Location: Fareham (4 days onsite) Contract Length: 6 Months with potential extension Pay Rate: 40,000 per annum equivalent About the Role We are seeking an IT Service Desk Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our support team on behalf of a prestigious, global luxury beauty and retail brand. Based in our Fareham office (working 4 days onsite ), this role perfectly balances "hands-on" technical escalation with "hands-off" people management. You will be the driving force behind continuous service improvement, ensuring our users receive world-class technical assistance. Key Responsibilities Team Supervision: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Service Desk Analysts, managing rotas, conducting 1-to-1s, and guiding professional development. Service Delivery: Act as the guardian of SLAs, ensuring all incidents and requests are accurately categorised, prioritised, and resolved within target timeframes. Escalation Management: Serve as the first point of contact for technical and procedural escalations, ensuring complex issues are swiftly routed to higher-tier teams. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular ticket audits and call monitoring to maintain an exceptional standard of customer service and technical accuracy. Reporting & Analysis: Generate weekly and monthly KPI reports to identify technical trends, recurring faults, or team training gaps. Knowledge Management: Maintain and expand the Service Desk Knowledge Base to empower analysts and promote end-user self-service. What We Are Looking For: Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a Team Lead, Senior Analyst, or Supervisory role within an IT support environment. Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience supporting Windows/macOS environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and basic networking (TCP/IP, VPNs). ITIL Framework: A solid understanding of ITIL foundation principles, specifically Incident, Request, and Problem Management. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical users. Problem-Solving: A logical, calm approach to troubleshooting, especially when under pressure during major service outages. If you are interested then apply with a copy of your CV or send your CV to khushboo .co .uk Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 30, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: IT Service Desk Team Leader/Manager Location: Fareham (4 days onsite) Contract Length: 6 Months with potential extension Pay Rate: 40,000 per annum equivalent About the Role We are seeking an IT Service Desk Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our support team on behalf of a prestigious, global luxury beauty and retail brand. Based in our Fareham office (working 4 days onsite ), this role perfectly balances "hands-on" technical escalation with "hands-off" people management. You will be the driving force behind continuous service improvement, ensuring our users receive world-class technical assistance. Key Responsibilities Team Supervision: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Service Desk Analysts, managing rotas, conducting 1-to-1s, and guiding professional development. Service Delivery: Act as the guardian of SLAs, ensuring all incidents and requests are accurately categorised, prioritised, and resolved within target timeframes. Escalation Management: Serve as the first point of contact for technical and procedural escalations, ensuring complex issues are swiftly routed to higher-tier teams. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular ticket audits and call monitoring to maintain an exceptional standard of customer service and technical accuracy. Reporting & Analysis: Generate weekly and monthly KPI reports to identify technical trends, recurring faults, or team training gaps. Knowledge Management: Maintain and expand the Service Desk Knowledge Base to empower analysts and promote end-user self-service. What We Are Looking For: Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a Team Lead, Senior Analyst, or Supervisory role within an IT support environment. Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience supporting Windows/macOS environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and basic networking (TCP/IP, VPNs). ITIL Framework: A solid understanding of ITIL foundation principles, specifically Incident, Request, and Problem Management. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical users. Problem-Solving: A logical, calm approach to troubleshooting, especially when under pressure during major service outages. If you are interested then apply with a copy of your CV or send your CV to khushboo .co .uk Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
IT Service Desk Analyst Chester-le-Street - Fully Onsite Up to 12 Week Contract 150+ per day(umbrella) One of my clients' is looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst to join their team on a temporary contract, which could last up to 12 weeks. This role will be to work on the 1st line Service Desk team, providing initial support via telephone, email and ServiceNow ticketing system. This will be covering a busy service desk, with the shifts starting at either 6:30am or 4pm You will have a background of working within a busy IT Service Desk environment and comfortable in providing support to all levels of end users. Due to the short term nature of the requirement, my client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, requiring minimal supervision training etc. Key Skills IT Service Call Management Remote service Active directory Administration Understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS. IOS and android device setup and support Microsoft Office 2010 and above Printer Support Fundamental desktop and troubleshooting The Next Steps If you are interested, please submit your updated CV ASAP. My client is looking to interview at their earliest opportunity.
Jun 29, 2026
Seasonal
IT Service Desk Analyst Chester-le-Street - Fully Onsite Up to 12 Week Contract 150+ per day(umbrella) One of my clients' is looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst to join their team on a temporary contract, which could last up to 12 weeks. This role will be to work on the 1st line Service Desk team, providing initial support via telephone, email and ServiceNow ticketing system. This will be covering a busy service desk, with the shifts starting at either 6:30am or 4pm You will have a background of working within a busy IT Service Desk environment and comfortable in providing support to all levels of end users. Due to the short term nature of the requirement, my client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, requiring minimal supervision training etc. Key Skills IT Service Call Management Remote service Active directory Administration Understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS. IOS and android device setup and support Microsoft Office 2010 and above Printer Support Fundamental desktop and troubleshooting The Next Steps If you are interested, please submit your updated CV ASAP. My client is looking to interview at their earliest opportunity.
Role: 2nd Line IT Support Engineer Location: Blackburn Salary: £30,000 - £34,500 Are you an experienced IT Support professional with strong networking skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? We're recruiting for a growing Managed Service Provider seeking a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join their technical support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, supporting a varied client base, and developing their technical expertise across infrastructure, networking, and cloud technologies. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as occasional travel to customer sites will be required. The Role As a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, you'll act as a key escalation point for technical issues, supporting a wide range of customers across multiple environments. You'll take ownership of incidents, service requests, and infrastructure-related issues, ensuring they are resolved efficiently and within agreed SLAs. You'll work closely with both internal teams and clients, providing expert technical support while contributing to projects, system improvements, and ongoing service delivery. Key Responsibilities Act as an escalation point for 1st Line Support Engineers Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, server, and network issues Manage incidents, service requests, and problems through to resolution Provide onsite and remote support to customers Assist with infrastructure projects and service improvements Support virtualised server environments and cloud-based technologies Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimisation Mentor junior team members and share technical knowledge Maintain excellent customer communication throughout the support lifecycle Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in a 2nd Line IT Support, Service Desk, or Infrastructure Support role Strong networking knowledge, including: Network troubleshooting Switches, routers, and firewalls Network patching and cable termination TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server environments Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure technologies Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Strong customer-facing communication skills Full UK driving licence and own vehicle Desirable Skills Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, or other industry certifications Experience within an MSP environment Exposure to cybersecurity solutions and best practices Experience supporting backup and disaster recovery solutions What's On Offer? Salary of £30,000 - £34,500 Ongoing training and professional development Industry certification support Clear progression opportunities Company events and team activities Flexible working arrangements as the role develops Eye care scheme Supportive and collaborative team environment The client is looking to fill this opportunity immediately, so please apply ASAP or feel free to drop me an email with any questions to . com. SER-IN
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Role: 2nd Line IT Support Engineer Location: Blackburn Salary: £30,000 - £34,500 Are you an experienced IT Support professional with strong networking skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? We're recruiting for a growing Managed Service Provider seeking a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join their technical support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, supporting a varied client base, and developing their technical expertise across infrastructure, networking, and cloud technologies. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as occasional travel to customer sites will be required. The Role As a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, you'll act as a key escalation point for technical issues, supporting a wide range of customers across multiple environments. You'll take ownership of incidents, service requests, and infrastructure-related issues, ensuring they are resolved efficiently and within agreed SLAs. You'll work closely with both internal teams and clients, providing expert technical support while contributing to projects, system improvements, and ongoing service delivery. Key Responsibilities Act as an escalation point for 1st Line Support Engineers Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, server, and network issues Manage incidents, service requests, and problems through to resolution Provide onsite and remote support to customers Assist with infrastructure projects and service improvements Support virtualised server environments and cloud-based technologies Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimisation Mentor junior team members and share technical knowledge Maintain excellent customer communication throughout the support lifecycle Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in a 2nd Line IT Support, Service Desk, or Infrastructure Support role Strong networking knowledge, including: Network troubleshooting Switches, routers, and firewalls Network patching and cable termination TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server environments Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure technologies Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Strong customer-facing communication skills Full UK driving licence and own vehicle Desirable Skills Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, or other industry certifications Experience within an MSP environment Exposure to cybersecurity solutions and best practices Experience supporting backup and disaster recovery solutions What's On Offer? Salary of £30,000 - £34,500 Ongoing training and professional development Industry certification support Clear progression opportunities Company events and team activities Flexible working arrangements as the role develops Eye care scheme Supportive and collaborative team environment The client is looking to fill this opportunity immediately, so please apply ASAP or feel free to drop me an email with any questions to . com. SER-IN
Are you a naturally curious data professional or housing specialist who loves to get out from behind the desk? How about this role with a leading national Housing Association, as a specialist working in the Service Charge team. This isn't your typical, static finance role. If you want a position that blends sharp data analysis with real-world, hands-on property visits , this unique opportunity offers the variety you ve been looking for. As a Service Charge Analyst, you won t just crunch numbers, you will tell the story behind them. You will get the chance to travel nationally to various housing schemes, verifying that the data on your screen matches the reality on the ground. What you'll be doing: Audit service charge schedules, spot discrepancies, and separate genuine errors from necessary adjustments. Travel to properties nationally to physically verify assets, ensure fair cost recovery, and review service delivery. Work closely with Asset and Housing teams to future-proof apportionment models and align data with lease agreements. Directly protect tenants and leaseholders by ensuring every single charge is transparent, fair, and legally compliant. What you need: An inquisitive "detective" mindset. You don't need to be a qualified accountant, but you must be highly analytical, comfortable with complexity. A background in service charge administration, property services, data analysis, or housing operations. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and the ability to confidently navigate finance or housing management software. The ability to read and interpret complex residential leasehold and tenancy agreements to verify accuracy. Comfortable collaborating with internal leadership, regional asset teams, and external contractors. A full UK driving license and a willingness to undertake regular national travel for site visits. Why you'll love this job: Competitive Salary: circa £34k Work-Life Balance: 35-hour work week with hybrid working 50/50 between the Peterborough office and home. Perks: 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and your birthday off, plus the option to buy/sell more. Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive health cash plan, and excellent gym/retail discounts. Future-Proofing: Exceptional internal training, access to a Leadership Academy, and strong long-term career progression. Security: Top-tier pension schemes (including defined benefit options) and peace of mind life assurance. If you are thorough, love problem-solving, and are ready for a role with real movement and variety, apply today!
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Are you a naturally curious data professional or housing specialist who loves to get out from behind the desk? How about this role with a leading national Housing Association, as a specialist working in the Service Charge team. This isn't your typical, static finance role. If you want a position that blends sharp data analysis with real-world, hands-on property visits , this unique opportunity offers the variety you ve been looking for. As a Service Charge Analyst, you won t just crunch numbers, you will tell the story behind them. You will get the chance to travel nationally to various housing schemes, verifying that the data on your screen matches the reality on the ground. What you'll be doing: Audit service charge schedules, spot discrepancies, and separate genuine errors from necessary adjustments. Travel to properties nationally to physically verify assets, ensure fair cost recovery, and review service delivery. Work closely with Asset and Housing teams to future-proof apportionment models and align data with lease agreements. Directly protect tenants and leaseholders by ensuring every single charge is transparent, fair, and legally compliant. What you need: An inquisitive "detective" mindset. You don't need to be a qualified accountant, but you must be highly analytical, comfortable with complexity. A background in service charge administration, property services, data analysis, or housing operations. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and the ability to confidently navigate finance or housing management software. The ability to read and interpret complex residential leasehold and tenancy agreements to verify accuracy. Comfortable collaborating with internal leadership, regional asset teams, and external contractors. A full UK driving license and a willingness to undertake regular national travel for site visits. Why you'll love this job: Competitive Salary: circa £34k Work-Life Balance: 35-hour work week with hybrid working 50/50 between the Peterborough office and home. Perks: 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and your birthday off, plus the option to buy/sell more. Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive health cash plan, and excellent gym/retail discounts. Future-Proofing: Exceptional internal training, access to a Leadership Academy, and strong long-term career progression. Security: Top-tier pension schemes (including defined benefit options) and peace of mind life assurance. If you are thorough, love problem-solving, and are ready for a role with real movement and variety, apply today!
Are you a naturally curious data professional or housing specialist who loves to get out from behind the desk? How about this role with a leading national Housing Association, as a specialist working in the Service Charge team. This isn't your typical, static finance role. If you want a position that blends sharp data analysis with real-world, hands-on property visits , this unique opportunity offers the variety you ve been looking for. As a Service Charge Analyst, you won t just crunch numbers, you will tell the story behind them. You will get the chance to travel nationally to various housing schemes, verifying that the data on your screen matches the reality on the ground. What you'll be doing: Audit service charge schedules, spot discrepancies, and separate genuine errors from necessary adjustments. Travel to properties nationally to physically verify assets, ensure fair cost recovery, and review service delivery. Work closely with Asset and Housing teams to future-proof apportionment models and align data with lease agreements. Directly protect tenants and leaseholders by ensuring every single charge is transparent, fair, and legally compliant. What you need: An inquisitive "detective" mindset. You don't need to be a qualified accountant, but you must be highly analytical, comfortable with complexity. A background in service charge administration, property services, data analysis, or housing operations. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and the ability to confidently navigate finance or housing management software. The ability to read and interpret complex residential leasehold and tenancy agreements to verify accuracy. Comfortable collaborating with internal leadership, regional asset teams, and external contractors. A full UK driving license and a willingness to undertake regular national travel for site visits. Why you'll love this job: Competitive Salary: circa £34k Work-Life Balance: 35-hour work week with hybrid working 50/50 between the Camberley office and home. Perks: 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and your birthday off, plus the option to buy/sell more. Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive health cash plan, and excellent gym/retail discounts. Future-Proofing: Exceptional internal training, access to a Leadership Academy, and strong long-term career progression. Security: Top-tier pension schemes (including defined benefit options) and peace of mind life assurance. If you are thorough, love problem-solving, and are ready for a role with real movement and variety, apply today!
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Are you a naturally curious data professional or housing specialist who loves to get out from behind the desk? How about this role with a leading national Housing Association, as a specialist working in the Service Charge team. This isn't your typical, static finance role. If you want a position that blends sharp data analysis with real-world, hands-on property visits , this unique opportunity offers the variety you ve been looking for. As a Service Charge Analyst, you won t just crunch numbers, you will tell the story behind them. You will get the chance to travel nationally to various housing schemes, verifying that the data on your screen matches the reality on the ground. What you'll be doing: Audit service charge schedules, spot discrepancies, and separate genuine errors from necessary adjustments. Travel to properties nationally to physically verify assets, ensure fair cost recovery, and review service delivery. Work closely with Asset and Housing teams to future-proof apportionment models and align data with lease agreements. Directly protect tenants and leaseholders by ensuring every single charge is transparent, fair, and legally compliant. What you need: An inquisitive "detective" mindset. You don't need to be a qualified accountant, but you must be highly analytical, comfortable with complexity. A background in service charge administration, property services, data analysis, or housing operations. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and the ability to confidently navigate finance or housing management software. The ability to read and interpret complex residential leasehold and tenancy agreements to verify accuracy. Comfortable collaborating with internal leadership, regional asset teams, and external contractors. A full UK driving license and a willingness to undertake regular national travel for site visits. Why you'll love this job: Competitive Salary: circa £34k Work-Life Balance: 35-hour work week with hybrid working 50/50 between the Camberley office and home. Perks: 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and your birthday off, plus the option to buy/sell more. Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive health cash plan, and excellent gym/retail discounts. Future-Proofing: Exceptional internal training, access to a Leadership Academy, and strong long-term career progression. Security: Top-tier pension schemes (including defined benefit options) and peace of mind life assurance. If you are thorough, love problem-solving, and are ready for a role with real movement and variety, apply today!
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Service Desk Analyst on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: On an operational level the role will respond to Incidents and Service Requests (including Major Incidents). They will contribute to the resolution of Incidents and Service Requests problems identified and building solutions for the knowledge base. Within the day-to-day service the role will contribute to the delivery of continuous improvement of the process and supporting systems into the Authority. The post holder will be part of a team and will be assisting the Service Desk Lead and Service Delivery in the control and success of the Service Desk function that handles customers' issues or requests with professional attitude. Responsible for the triage and actions on both Incidents and Service Requests received by the Service. The post can greatly influence the direction and success of general day to day operation of the Service. The role will be a system administrator for the Councils corporate IT Service Management tool and assisting with the maintenance of access control of circa 3500 user accounts across the Council's 150+ sites which include libraries, schools, community centres, social services establishments as well as the Council's main central offices. You will be responsible to: Create and perform triage actions to all support calls and tickets from the user community into the IT Service Management tool. Ensuring accurate and necessary information is obtained and appropriate categorisation for incidents and requests is applied and promptly allocates ticket. investigate first stage diagnostic on all tickets, acting on own initiative, within stated guidelines and in conjunction with other members of the team. Apply skills to resolve all assigned incidents before referring to application and/or technical support. Administration of categorised Service Requests (e.g. New Starter, Leaver and transfers) relating to access to Luton's Windows Active Directory structure, primary email systems, ensuring that a full audit trail of changes are maintained within Active Directory and the IT Service Management tools. Follows up reported complex incidents to ensure timely resolution or escalation, and promptly communicate on progress to end-user, requests are fulfilled, and the customer communication is complete. Ensure that incidents and requests are handled in accordance to agreed SLAs. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base, including technical articles and self-help guides for end-users. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of providing IT Customer support Demonstrable experience working in a busy IT service desk environment; using an ITSM tool to create, update and manage tickets with precision and attention to detail Some experience technical knowledge of enterprise level computing, mobile devices, supported Microsoft operating systems, business software and office productivity tools Able to manage Windows Active Directory and Microsoft exchange (both On-premises and Azure/Exchange, Office 365 solutions) Able to administer Windows AD file system security settings Able to maintain accurate hardcopy and computerised records Able to use Microsoft Office or equivalent applications competently Demonstrable understanding and operational knowledge of ITSM frameworks e.g. ITIL v3 or 4 Demonstrable experiences of ITSM tooling administration Working hours will be on a rota basis between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 29, 2026
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Service Desk Analyst on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: On an operational level the role will respond to Incidents and Service Requests (including Major Incidents). They will contribute to the resolution of Incidents and Service Requests problems identified and building solutions for the knowledge base. Within the day-to-day service the role will contribute to the delivery of continuous improvement of the process and supporting systems into the Authority. The post holder will be part of a team and will be assisting the Service Desk Lead and Service Delivery in the control and success of the Service Desk function that handles customers' issues or requests with professional attitude. Responsible for the triage and actions on both Incidents and Service Requests received by the Service. The post can greatly influence the direction and success of general day to day operation of the Service. The role will be a system administrator for the Councils corporate IT Service Management tool and assisting with the maintenance of access control of circa 3500 user accounts across the Council's 150+ sites which include libraries, schools, community centres, social services establishments as well as the Council's main central offices. You will be responsible to: Create and perform triage actions to all support calls and tickets from the user community into the IT Service Management tool. Ensuring accurate and necessary information is obtained and appropriate categorisation for incidents and requests is applied and promptly allocates ticket. investigate first stage diagnostic on all tickets, acting on own initiative, within stated guidelines and in conjunction with other members of the team. Apply skills to resolve all assigned incidents before referring to application and/or technical support. Administration of categorised Service Requests (e.g. New Starter, Leaver and transfers) relating to access to Luton's Windows Active Directory structure, primary email systems, ensuring that a full audit trail of changes are maintained within Active Directory and the IT Service Management tools. Follows up reported complex incidents to ensure timely resolution or escalation, and promptly communicate on progress to end-user, requests are fulfilled, and the customer communication is complete. Ensure that incidents and requests are handled in accordance to agreed SLAs. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base, including technical articles and self-help guides for end-users. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of providing IT Customer support Demonstrable experience working in a busy IT service desk environment; using an ITSM tool to create, update and manage tickets with precision and attention to detail Some experience technical knowledge of enterprise level computing, mobile devices, supported Microsoft operating systems, business software and office productivity tools Able to manage Windows Active Directory and Microsoft exchange (both On-premises and Azure/Exchange, Office 365 solutions) Able to administer Windows AD file system security settings Able to maintain accurate hardcopy and computerised records Able to use Microsoft Office or equivalent applications competently Demonstrable understanding and operational knowledge of ITSM frameworks e.g. ITIL v3 or 4 Demonstrable experiences of ITSM tooling administration Working hours will be on a rota basis between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Location: Birmingham - 5 days per week on site Contract: 3 months Overview Hays is partnering with a local council to recruit three Service Desk Support Analysts to join a dedicated Surge Team as part of a major finance transformation programme. The Surge Team has been established to stabilise, enhance, and accelerate performance across cashflow-critical and customer-facing transactional processes during a period of significant organisational change.You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of access control, call and request workflows, and role management within a fast-paced Oracle Fusion environment. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st and 2nd line service desk support within an Oracle Fusion environment Support access control, calls and requests, and role-based activities Work closely with Finance, IT, HR, and Operational teams to ensure consistency and accuracy across Oracle Fusion processes Analyse recurring issues and process bottlenecks, providing clear and actionable recommendations to improve transactional service levels. Contribute to service stability during a high-volume transformation period Essential Skills & Experience Proven Oracle Fusion experience (essential), particularly relating to: Security and access controlRole managementCore transactional processes Strong background in a service desk environment, ideally within complex operational or finance settings Experience supporting: Access control processesTicketing or call-management systemsRole-based process design Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving transformation programme with multiple stakeholders Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills If you're an organised, detail-focused finance professional looking for a short-term opportunity within a supportive local authority team, please send your updated CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Jun 29, 2026
Contractor
Location: Birmingham - 5 days per week on site Contract: 3 months Overview Hays is partnering with a local council to recruit three Service Desk Support Analysts to join a dedicated Surge Team as part of a major finance transformation programme. The Surge Team has been established to stabilise, enhance, and accelerate performance across cashflow-critical and customer-facing transactional processes during a period of significant organisational change.You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of access control, call and request workflows, and role management within a fast-paced Oracle Fusion environment. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st and 2nd line service desk support within an Oracle Fusion environment Support access control, calls and requests, and role-based activities Work closely with Finance, IT, HR, and Operational teams to ensure consistency and accuracy across Oracle Fusion processes Analyse recurring issues and process bottlenecks, providing clear and actionable recommendations to improve transactional service levels. Contribute to service stability during a high-volume transformation period Essential Skills & Experience Proven Oracle Fusion experience (essential), particularly relating to: Security and access controlRole managementCore transactional processes Strong background in a service desk environment, ideally within complex operational or finance settings Experience supporting: Access control processesTicketing or call-management systemsRole-based process design Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving transformation programme with multiple stakeholders Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills If you're an organised, detail-focused finance professional looking for a short-term opportunity within a supportive local authority team, please send your updated CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Service Desk Analyst At Saint-Gobain Digital & IT, we're looking for a Service Desk Analyst to join our Service Desk team, delivering outstanding IT support to colleagues across Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland. If you're passionate about delivering excellent customer service and enjoy solving problems, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you already have experience working in a Service Desk or IT support environment, or you're a recent graduate looking to start your career in IT, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative team. You'll receive the training and support you need to build a rewarding career while helping colleagues resolve their technical issues quickly and effectively. Saint-Gobain Digital supports businesses across the UK & Ireland by delivering innovative technology solutions that enable our colleagues to work smarter every day. As part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, we're committed to using technology to help achieve our purpose of Making the World a Better Home. This is a permanent role working 36.25 hours per week, based in East Leake, Loughborough, on a hybrid basis . What we're looking for A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and helping people solve problems. Experience in a Service Desk, IT support or customer-facing role, or a recent IT graduate eager to begin a career in technical support. Good knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365 and basic hardware troubleshooting, or the willingness and aptitude to learn. Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload. Experience using an IT ticketing or Service Management system is advantageous but not essential. What you will be doing Acting as the first point of contact for IT support requests from colleagues across Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland. Logging, prioritising and resolving incidents and service requests in line with agreed service levels. Providing friendly, professional and customer-focused support through a variety of communication channels. Troubleshooting software, hardware and application issues, resolving as many queries as possible at the first point of contact. Working closely with colleagues across the wider IT team to ensure issues are resolved efficiently and customers are kept informed throughout. Staff discounts across Saint-Gobain brands. Are Saint-Gobain Digital and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of "Making the World a Better Home." We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. Wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to help invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also enables better decision-making and innovation. Whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments, and we'll happily discuss any flexibility you may need for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request, we do promise to listen. If your skills and experience match what we're looking for, we'll be in touch to discuss your experience and get to know you better. We look forward to hearing from you!
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Service Desk Analyst At Saint-Gobain Digital & IT, we're looking for a Service Desk Analyst to join our Service Desk team, delivering outstanding IT support to colleagues across Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland. If you're passionate about delivering excellent customer service and enjoy solving problems, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you already have experience working in a Service Desk or IT support environment, or you're a recent graduate looking to start your career in IT, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative team. You'll receive the training and support you need to build a rewarding career while helping colleagues resolve their technical issues quickly and effectively. Saint-Gobain Digital supports businesses across the UK & Ireland by delivering innovative technology solutions that enable our colleagues to work smarter every day. As part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, we're committed to using technology to help achieve our purpose of Making the World a Better Home. This is a permanent role working 36.25 hours per week, based in East Leake, Loughborough, on a hybrid basis . What we're looking for A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and helping people solve problems. Experience in a Service Desk, IT support or customer-facing role, or a recent IT graduate eager to begin a career in technical support. Good knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365 and basic hardware troubleshooting, or the willingness and aptitude to learn. Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload. Experience using an IT ticketing or Service Management system is advantageous but not essential. What you will be doing Acting as the first point of contact for IT support requests from colleagues across Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland. Logging, prioritising and resolving incidents and service requests in line with agreed service levels. Providing friendly, professional and customer-focused support through a variety of communication channels. Troubleshooting software, hardware and application issues, resolving as many queries as possible at the first point of contact. Working closely with colleagues across the wider IT team to ensure issues are resolved efficiently and customers are kept informed throughout. Staff discounts across Saint-Gobain brands. Are Saint-Gobain Digital and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of "Making the World a Better Home." We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. Wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to help invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also enables better decision-making and innovation. Whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments, and we'll happily discuss any flexibility you may need for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request, we do promise to listen. If your skills and experience match what we're looking for, we'll be in touch to discuss your experience and get to know you better. We look forward to hearing from you!
IT Infrastructure Support Analyst/Administrator Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office. The role is focussed around the support of Microsoft technologies. You will be involved in the provision of network and desktop IT facilities for the company primarily undertaking the following: * System and Server Administration - build, configure, deploy and maintain physical server and virtual environments (MS Server, MS Exchange, MS Active Directory (inc DNS, DHCP, GPOs), Hyper-V, SQL, MS Failover Clustering, File & Print and WDS) * Network Management and Maintenance - configure and monitor Firewalls, Switches, VPNaaS platform and wireless access points to ensure reliable connectivity * M365 Stack Administration - user management, assign licences, configure security and monitor system health (Hybrid Active Directory, Teams, Entra, SharePoint, Exchange, Mobile management and Intune) * Back-ups - ensure appropriate secure storage, backup and retrieval of data both local (disk/tape) and cloud (Veeam) * Patch Management - deployment/remediation of server/desktop software and vulnerabilities * Endpoint Operating System Deployment - build and deployment of images * Management of Email Services - including client configuration (Mimecast, M365, MS Outlook and MS Exchange) * Endpoint Security - control, management and configuration of anti-virus policies, agent deployment and overall health of the platform * Centralised Storage - SAN configuration and management * Incident Management - resolve any first to third line issues which may arise. Third line issues may typically involve troubleshooting Servers and operating systems, virtualization platforms, storage infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, identity and access management and security controls. IT Infrastructure Support Analyst/Administrator In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
IT Infrastructure Support Analyst/Administrator Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office. The role is focussed around the support of Microsoft technologies. You will be involved in the provision of network and desktop IT facilities for the company primarily undertaking the following: * System and Server Administration - build, configure, deploy and maintain physical server and virtual environments (MS Server, MS Exchange, MS Active Directory (inc DNS, DHCP, GPOs), Hyper-V, SQL, MS Failover Clustering, File & Print and WDS) * Network Management and Maintenance - configure and monitor Firewalls, Switches, VPNaaS platform and wireless access points to ensure reliable connectivity * M365 Stack Administration - user management, assign licences, configure security and monitor system health (Hybrid Active Directory, Teams, Entra, SharePoint, Exchange, Mobile management and Intune) * Back-ups - ensure appropriate secure storage, backup and retrieval of data both local (disk/tape) and cloud (Veeam) * Patch Management - deployment/remediation of server/desktop software and vulnerabilities * Endpoint Operating System Deployment - build and deployment of images * Management of Email Services - including client configuration (Mimecast, M365, MS Outlook and MS Exchange) * Endpoint Security - control, management and configuration of anti-virus policies, agent deployment and overall health of the platform * Centralised Storage - SAN configuration and management * Incident Management - resolve any first to third line issues which may arise. Third line issues may typically involve troubleshooting Servers and operating systems, virtualization platforms, storage infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, identity and access management and security controls. IT Infrastructure Support Analyst/Administrator In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
Information Vulnerability Analyst - Staffordshire Our client is looking for an Information Vulnerability Analyst to join their growing Information Security team. This is a key role focused on identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities across IT, OT, cloud, and SaaS environments. You will work closely with infrastructure, applications, and operations teams to ensure that risks are effectively managed and remediated. This position is ideal for someone who is proactive rather than reactive someone who enjoys identifying vulnerabilities before they become issues and takes ownership of driving them through to resolution. We are looking for a hands-on individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with service desk, networking, and infrastructure teams, influencing stakeholders and ensuring a joined-up approach to vulnerability management across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Manage the global vulnerability management process and associated platforms Perform regular vulnerability scans across IT, OT, and SaaS environments using industry-standard tools Coordinate and manage third-party security penetration testing across internal and external systems Analyse scan results, prioritise vulnerabilities, and drive remediation through to completion Maintain and enhance vulnerability management processes and reporting frameworks Contribute to the risk register and support ongoing security improvements Track remediation progress and report on risk posture to senior stakeholders Work closely with IT and engineering teams to ensure secure configurations and effective patch management Identify root causes of vulnerabilities and support long-term solutions Support compliance with frameworks such as NIST and Cyber Essentials Assist with threat modelling and risk assessments Maintain documentation, procedures, and security best practices Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen the organisation s overall security posture This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values proactive security and continuous improvement. If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we d love to hear from you. This is an onsite position with opportunities for progression and development. For more info, please get in touch.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Information Vulnerability Analyst - Staffordshire Our client is looking for an Information Vulnerability Analyst to join their growing Information Security team. This is a key role focused on identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities across IT, OT, cloud, and SaaS environments. You will work closely with infrastructure, applications, and operations teams to ensure that risks are effectively managed and remediated. This position is ideal for someone who is proactive rather than reactive someone who enjoys identifying vulnerabilities before they become issues and takes ownership of driving them through to resolution. We are looking for a hands-on individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with service desk, networking, and infrastructure teams, influencing stakeholders and ensuring a joined-up approach to vulnerability management across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Manage the global vulnerability management process and associated platforms Perform regular vulnerability scans across IT, OT, and SaaS environments using industry-standard tools Coordinate and manage third-party security penetration testing across internal and external systems Analyse scan results, prioritise vulnerabilities, and drive remediation through to completion Maintain and enhance vulnerability management processes and reporting frameworks Contribute to the risk register and support ongoing security improvements Track remediation progress and report on risk posture to senior stakeholders Work closely with IT and engineering teams to ensure secure configurations and effective patch management Identify root causes of vulnerabilities and support long-term solutions Support compliance with frameworks such as NIST and Cyber Essentials Assist with threat modelling and risk assessments Maintain documentation, procedures, and security best practices Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen the organisation s overall security posture This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values proactive security and continuous improvement. If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we d love to hear from you. This is an onsite position with opportunities for progression and development. For more info, please get in touch.
Job Title: IT Service Desk Team Leader/Manager Location: Fareham (4 days onsite) Contract Length: 6 months with potential extension Pay Rate: £40,000 per annum equivalent About the Role We are seeking an IT Service Desk Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our support team on behalf of a prestigious, global luxury beauty and retail brand. Based in our Fareham office (working 4 days onsite ), this role perfectly balances "hands-on" technical escalation with "hands-off" people management. You will be the driving force behind continuous service improvement, ensuring our users receive world-class technical assistance. Key Responsibilities Team Supervision: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Service Desk Analysts, managing rotas, conducting 1-to-1s, and guiding professional development. Service Delivery: Act as the guardian of SLAs, ensuring all incidents and requests are accurately categorised, prioritised, and resolved within target timeframes. Escalation Management: Serve as the first point of contact for technical and procedural escalations, ensuring complex issues are swiftly routed to higher-tier teams. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular ticket audits and call monitoring to maintain an exceptional standard of customer service and technical accuracy. Reporting & Analysis: Generate weekly and monthly KPI reports to identify technical trends, recurring faults, or team training gaps. Knowledge Management: Maintain and expand the Service Desk Knowledge Base to empower analysts and promote end-user self-service. What We Are Looking For: Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a Team Lead, Senior Analyst, or Supervisory role within an IT support environment. Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience supporting Windows/macOS environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and basic networking (TCP/IP, VPNs). ITIL Framework: A solid understanding of ITIL foundation principles, specifically Incident, Request, and Problem Management. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical users. Problem-Solving: A logical, calm approach to troubleshooting, especially when under pressure during major service outages. If you are interested then apply with a copy of your CV or send your CV Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Job Title: IT Service Desk Team Leader/Manager Location: Fareham (4 days onsite) Contract Length: 6 months with potential extension Pay Rate: £40,000 per annum equivalent About the Role We are seeking an IT Service Desk Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our support team on behalf of a prestigious, global luxury beauty and retail brand. Based in our Fareham office (working 4 days onsite ), this role perfectly balances "hands-on" technical escalation with "hands-off" people management. You will be the driving force behind continuous service improvement, ensuring our users receive world-class technical assistance. Key Responsibilities Team Supervision: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Service Desk Analysts, managing rotas, conducting 1-to-1s, and guiding professional development. Service Delivery: Act as the guardian of SLAs, ensuring all incidents and requests are accurately categorised, prioritised, and resolved within target timeframes. Escalation Management: Serve as the first point of contact for technical and procedural escalations, ensuring complex issues are swiftly routed to higher-tier teams. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular ticket audits and call monitoring to maintain an exceptional standard of customer service and technical accuracy. Reporting & Analysis: Generate weekly and monthly KPI reports to identify technical trends, recurring faults, or team training gaps. Knowledge Management: Maintain and expand the Service Desk Knowledge Base to empower analysts and promote end-user self-service. What We Are Looking For: Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a Team Lead, Senior Analyst, or Supervisory role within an IT support environment. Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience supporting Windows/macOS environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and basic networking (TCP/IP, VPNs). ITIL Framework: A solid understanding of ITIL foundation principles, specifically Incident, Request, and Problem Management. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical users. Problem-Solving: A logical, calm approach to troubleshooting, especially when under pressure during major service outages. If you are interested then apply with a copy of your CV or send your CV Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Company description: SGB Job description: Job Title: IT Service Desk Analyst Salary: Starting from £25,000 Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working Hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Eligibility to annual bonus scheme Access to a fantastic loan car scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Competitive pension 4x basic salary life assurance Why our IT Service Desk department? A quote from the hiring manager: "Our Service Desk thrives on a collaborative and supportive culture where everyone's ideas are valued. Our team is focused on delivering flawless IT services to our colleagues and is committed to staying ahead of industry trends, by innovating through technologies. We want to continuously improve our processes and deliver a fantastic service. This is a brilliant opportunity to join the IT department of a leading global brand" In this role you will: Act as the first point of contact for IT incidents and service requests. Log, prioritise and manage support tickets within the IT Service Management system. Resolve first-line support issues and escalate more complex incidents to appropriate teams. Monitor ticket progress and keep users informed to ensure service level targets are met. Liaise with users and technical support teams to facilitate timely issue resolution. Maintain IT support documentation and contribute to the knowledge base. Identify recurring issues and support service improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with IT security, governance and company policies. Provide professional, customer-focused support at all times. Support user onboarding, account administration and equipment setup as required. About you: Customer service & customer understanding - delivering a service that makes the customer want to work with you and the business. Going above and beyond to understand the customer and ensure they feel understood. Communication - the ability to converse and relay information in a manner that means it can be received, both in written and verbal forms, tailoring your approach to enable you to communicate across all levels of stakeholders, colleagues and customers. Problem solving & decision making - demonstrate the ability to identify effective solutions to complex issues, working collaboratively with others to support informed and well-considered decision making. Collaboration/teamwork - the ability to work with others to achieve a common goal in a manner that encourages collaboration and a desire for joint success over individual achievement. Process improvement - the ability to critically evaluate and refine existing processes, assess the wider impact of potential improvements, and implement changes that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall outcomes. Expertise/technical ability - the ability to evidence experiences within a specific field with continued, proven success. Closing date: 6th July 2026 Next steps: If you like the sound of this position, please apply today. A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application. If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we'll be happy to discuss these with you.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Company description: SGB Job description: Job Title: IT Service Desk Analyst Salary: Starting from £25,000 Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working Hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Eligibility to annual bonus scheme Access to a fantastic loan car scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Competitive pension 4x basic salary life assurance Why our IT Service Desk department? A quote from the hiring manager: "Our Service Desk thrives on a collaborative and supportive culture where everyone's ideas are valued. Our team is focused on delivering flawless IT services to our colleagues and is committed to staying ahead of industry trends, by innovating through technologies. We want to continuously improve our processes and deliver a fantastic service. This is a brilliant opportunity to join the IT department of a leading global brand" In this role you will: Act as the first point of contact for IT incidents and service requests. Log, prioritise and manage support tickets within the IT Service Management system. Resolve first-line support issues and escalate more complex incidents to appropriate teams. Monitor ticket progress and keep users informed to ensure service level targets are met. Liaise with users and technical support teams to facilitate timely issue resolution. Maintain IT support documentation and contribute to the knowledge base. Identify recurring issues and support service improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with IT security, governance and company policies. Provide professional, customer-focused support at all times. Support user onboarding, account administration and equipment setup as required. About you: Customer service & customer understanding - delivering a service that makes the customer want to work with you and the business. Going above and beyond to understand the customer and ensure they feel understood. Communication - the ability to converse and relay information in a manner that means it can be received, both in written and verbal forms, tailoring your approach to enable you to communicate across all levels of stakeholders, colleagues and customers. Problem solving & decision making - demonstrate the ability to identify effective solutions to complex issues, working collaboratively with others to support informed and well-considered decision making. Collaboration/teamwork - the ability to work with others to achieve a common goal in a manner that encourages collaboration and a desire for joint success over individual achievement. Process improvement - the ability to critically evaluate and refine existing processes, assess the wider impact of potential improvements, and implement changes that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall outcomes. Expertise/technical ability - the ability to evidence experiences within a specific field with continued, proven success. Closing date: 6th July 2026 Next steps: If you like the sound of this position, please apply today. A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application. If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we'll be happy to discuss these with you.
Subject - Service Desk Analyst - Up to £36K PA - East Kilbride - Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) Location: East Kilbride - Hybrid (4DPW on-Site) Salary: £30-36K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We are partnering with a growing technology business delivering complex software solutions to customers across the UK. With an established customer base, a strong market presence and a focus on service excellence, they are looking to strengthen their Service team with the addition of a Service Desk Analyst. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organisation where you'll have real ownership, exposure to a variety of technologies and the chance to contribute to both operational improvements and key business projects. The Candidate: You will have experience working within a Service Desk, Application Support, IT Support or Technical Support environment, ideally within a software, SaaS or technology-led business. You'll be customer-focused, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working within ITIL-based processes, handling incidents, problems and service requests is essential, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems and has a proactive approach to service delivery and continuous improvement. The Role: We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Service Desk Analyst to support the delivery of critical software services used by customers across the UK. Working closely with the Service Manager and wider technical teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining service quality, resolving operational issues and driving continual service improvements. This is a varied role combining service operations, customer support and project coordination responsibilities. Alongside supporting day-to-day service delivery, you'll take ownership of coordinating an upcoming office relocation project from East Kilbride to Glasgow city centre, acting as the on-site liaison for key stakeholders. Following the move, you'll provide light-touch facilities coordination support for the office. Key Duties: Manage and progress incidents, problems and service requests through to resolution. Support customer onboarding activities and project implementations. Assist with change management and release management processes. Manage and maintain service monitoring solutions. Produce, review and present customer-facing service reports. Support the prioritisation of live defects and operational issues. Validate and communicate software release notes to customers. Work proactively with technical teams to ensure service availability and performance. Coordinate office relocation project. Liaise with landlords, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders. Support ongoing office and facilities management activities. Contribute to continual service improvement initiatives. Requirements: Previous experience within a Service Desk, IT Support, Application Support or Technical Support role. Experience working within an ITIL-based environment. Experience operating against customer SLAs. Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook and Word. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively Nice to Have (Not Essential): Application Support experience. Experience within a software development or SaaS environment. Jira and/or Zendesk experience. Experience with incident, problem and change management processes. Experience using monitoring tools. BI or reporting tool experience. Supplier or vendor management experience. Experience supporting software releases. Knowledge of JavaScript or another Scripting language. To apply for this Service Desk Analyst permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Subject - Service Desk Analyst - Up to £36K PA - East Kilbride - Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) Location: East Kilbride - Hybrid (4DPW on-Site) Salary: £30-36K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We are partnering with a growing technology business delivering complex software solutions to customers across the UK. With an established customer base, a strong market presence and a focus on service excellence, they are looking to strengthen their Service team with the addition of a Service Desk Analyst. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organisation where you'll have real ownership, exposure to a variety of technologies and the chance to contribute to both operational improvements and key business projects. The Candidate: You will have experience working within a Service Desk, Application Support, IT Support or Technical Support environment, ideally within a software, SaaS or technology-led business. You'll be customer-focused, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working within ITIL-based processes, handling incidents, problems and service requests is essential, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems and has a proactive approach to service delivery and continuous improvement. The Role: We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Service Desk Analyst to support the delivery of critical software services used by customers across the UK. Working closely with the Service Manager and wider technical teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining service quality, resolving operational issues and driving continual service improvements. This is a varied role combining service operations, customer support and project coordination responsibilities. Alongside supporting day-to-day service delivery, you'll take ownership of coordinating an upcoming office relocation project from East Kilbride to Glasgow city centre, acting as the on-site liaison for key stakeholders. Following the move, you'll provide light-touch facilities coordination support for the office. Key Duties: Manage and progress incidents, problems and service requests through to resolution. Support customer onboarding activities and project implementations. Assist with change management and release management processes. Manage and maintain service monitoring solutions. Produce, review and present customer-facing service reports. Support the prioritisation of live defects and operational issues. Validate and communicate software release notes to customers. Work proactively with technical teams to ensure service availability and performance. Coordinate office relocation project. Liaise with landlords, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders. Support ongoing office and facilities management activities. Contribute to continual service improvement initiatives. Requirements: Previous experience within a Service Desk, IT Support, Application Support or Technical Support role. Experience working within an ITIL-based environment. Experience operating against customer SLAs. Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook and Word. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively Nice to Have (Not Essential): Application Support experience. Experience within a software development or SaaS environment. Jira and/or Zendesk experience. Experience with incident, problem and change management processes. Experience using monitoring tools. BI or reporting tool experience. Supplier or vendor management experience. Experience supporting software releases. Knowledge of JavaScript or another Scripting language. To apply for this Service Desk Analyst permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Service Desk Analyst - Up to £36K PA - Poole - Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) Location: Poole - Hybrid (4DPW On-Site) Salary: £30-36K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We are partnering with a growing technology business delivering complex software solutions to customers across the UK. With an established customer base, a strong market presence and a focus on service excellence, they are looking to strengthen their Service team with the addition of a Service Desk Analyst. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organisation where you'll have real ownership, exposure to a variety of technologies and the chance to contribute to both operational improvements and key business projects. The Candidate: You will have experience working within a Service Desk, Application Support, IT Support or Technical Support environment, ideally within a software, SaaS or technology-led business. You'll be customer-focused, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working within ITIL-based processes, handling incidents, problems and service requests is essential, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a genuine passion for customer service. You'll take ownership of issues, enjoy solving problems and have a proactive approach to service delivery, stakeholder engagement and continual service improvement. The Role: We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Service Desk Analyst to support the delivery of critical software services used by customers across the UK. Working closely with the Service Manager, Product Managers and wider technical teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining service quality, resolving operational issues and driving continual service improvements. This is a varied role combining service operations, customer support, service reporting and operational improvement responsibilities. You'll be involved in customer onboarding activities, service monitoring, problem management, reporting and supporting the delivery of high-quality services across a portfolio of bespoke software solutions. The successful candidate will help ensure service performance remains aligned to customer expectations and SLAs while identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve operational efficiency and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Key Duties: Manage and progress incidents, problems and service requests through to resolution Take ownership of problem records, ensuring long-standing issues are driven through to completion Support customer onboarding activities and project implementations Assist with change management and release management processes Manage and maintain service monitoring solutions Carry out capacity planning and trend analysis activities Produce, review and present customer-facing service reports Support the prioritisation of live defects and operational issues Validate and communicate software release notes to customers Work proactively with technical teams to ensure service availability and performance Conduct quality reviews of operational service activities Work closely with Product Managers to represent customer concerns and business impact Support delivery of non-functional customer requirements within an operational setting Manage and drive customer actions through to successful completion Contribute to continual service improvement initiatives Requirements: Previous experience within a Service Desk, IT Support, Application Support or Technical Support role Experience working within an ITIL-based environment Experience operating against customer SLAs Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook and Word Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively Nice to Have (Not Essential): Application Support experience Experience within a software development or SaaS environment Jira and/or Zendesk experience Experience with incident, problem and change management processes Experience using monitoring tools BI or reporting tool experience Experience supporting service reporting, capacity planning or trend analysis Supplier or vendor management experience Experience supporting software releases Knowledge of JavaScript or another Scripting language To apply for Service Desk Analyst Permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Service Desk Analyst - Up to £36K PA - Poole - Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) Location: Poole - Hybrid (4DPW On-Site) Salary: £30-36K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We are partnering with a growing technology business delivering complex software solutions to customers across the UK. With an established customer base, a strong market presence and a focus on service excellence, they are looking to strengthen their Service team with the addition of a Service Desk Analyst. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organisation where you'll have real ownership, exposure to a variety of technologies and the chance to contribute to both operational improvements and key business projects. The Candidate: You will have experience working within a Service Desk, Application Support, IT Support or Technical Support environment, ideally within a software, SaaS or technology-led business. You'll be customer-focused, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working within ITIL-based processes, handling incidents, problems and service requests is essential, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a genuine passion for customer service. You'll take ownership of issues, enjoy solving problems and have a proactive approach to service delivery, stakeholder engagement and continual service improvement. The Role: We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Service Desk Analyst to support the delivery of critical software services used by customers across the UK. Working closely with the Service Manager, Product Managers and wider technical teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining service quality, resolving operational issues and driving continual service improvements. This is a varied role combining service operations, customer support, service reporting and operational improvement responsibilities. You'll be involved in customer onboarding activities, service monitoring, problem management, reporting and supporting the delivery of high-quality services across a portfolio of bespoke software solutions. The successful candidate will help ensure service performance remains aligned to customer expectations and SLAs while identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve operational efficiency and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Key Duties: Manage and progress incidents, problems and service requests through to resolution Take ownership of problem records, ensuring long-standing issues are driven through to completion Support customer onboarding activities and project implementations Assist with change management and release management processes Manage and maintain service monitoring solutions Carry out capacity planning and trend analysis activities Produce, review and present customer-facing service reports Support the prioritisation of live defects and operational issues Validate and communicate software release notes to customers Work proactively with technical teams to ensure service availability and performance Conduct quality reviews of operational service activities Work closely with Product Managers to represent customer concerns and business impact Support delivery of non-functional customer requirements within an operational setting Manage and drive customer actions through to successful completion Contribute to continual service improvement initiatives Requirements: Previous experience within a Service Desk, IT Support, Application Support or Technical Support role Experience working within an ITIL-based environment Experience operating against customer SLAs Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook and Word Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively Nice to Have (Not Essential): Application Support experience Experience within a software development or SaaS environment Jira and/or Zendesk experience Experience with incident, problem and change management processes Experience using monitoring tools BI or reporting tool experience Experience supporting service reporting, capacity planning or trend analysis Supplier or vendor management experience Experience supporting software releases Knowledge of JavaScript or another Scripting language To apply for Service Desk Analyst Permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Network Technician Nottingham £26,500 - £27,500 Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Office-based Are you early in your IT career and looking for a role where you can build real hands-on experience across support, networking, hardware and infrastructure? This is a great opportunity for an IT Support Technician, Service Desk Analyst or Junior Network Technician who wants more variety than a stan click apply for full job details
Jun 28, 2026
Full time
Network Technician Nottingham £26,500 - £27,500 Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Office-based Are you early in your IT career and looking for a role where you can build real hands-on experience across support, networking, hardware and infrastructure? This is a great opportunity for an IT Support Technician, Service Desk Analyst or Junior Network Technician who wants more variety than a stan click apply for full job details
Job Title: Service Desk Manager Location: Durrington, Worthing - Hybrid working (minimum 2 days a week in the office) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: From £55k based on skills and experience About the role: The Service Desk Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the Service Desk, ensuring high-quality incident and request handling, effective queue and performance management, and resilient first line I.T support for over 4000 internal and external users. The role provides leadership to 2 Team Leaders and 10 Analysts, driving capability, wellbeing and accountability, while improving customer experience through quality assurance, feedback and continual service improvement. What you will be responsible for: Working across Digital and the wider business, the postholder uses service insight and demand data to inform planning, represents the Service Desk in governance and change activity, ensures operational readiness for new or changed services, and maintains compliance with security, risk and data protection requirements. You will also be enrolled on the 'on call' rota. Manage the day-to-day operation of the Service Desk, ensuring effective handling of incidents, service requests, queries and escalations Oversee queue management, ticket progression, aged ticket follow-up, workload distribution and service continuity Ensure tickets are logged, categorised, prioritised, updated, escalated and resolved in line with agreed standards Monitor service performance throughout the day, taking action where demand, backlogs, absence or major incidents affect service levels Work with Team Leaders to ensure appropriate rota coverage, shift patterns, handovers and resource allocation. Ensure the Service Desk provides timely, professional and effective first-line support. Own the Service Desk contribution to the incident lifecycle, including logging quality, updates, escalation paths and closure quality. Ensure operational readiness for new or changed services, including support models, knowledge, resolver routes, SLAs, escalation paths and Service Desk training. Audit a regular sample of calls, emails, portal interactions, chats and ticket updates where applicable. Review professionalism, communication quality, ticket accuracy, troubleshooting approach, knowledge use, escalation quality and closure standards. Use QA and CSAT outputs to improve knowledge articles, scripts, templates, standard responses, onboarding and apprentice support. What you'll bring to the role: Strong leadership, coaching and people-management skills Excellent customer service mindset, with a focus on user experience Good understanding of core ITSM practices, especially Incident Management, Request Fulfilment, Knowledge Management and Service Level Management Strong operational management skills, including queue management, prioritisation, escalation and workload planning Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage Analysts, IT teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders Ability to manage performance, support wellbeing and build team capability Good understanding of Service Desk tooling Awareness of information security, access control and data protection responsibilities Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to simplify processes and improve service quality Essential ITIL Foundation qualification, ideally ITIL 4 or 5 Experience in automation/automating systems Desirable ServiceNow training or certification desirable. Customer service qualification desirable. Information security or cyber awareness training desirable. Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain's water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation "Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water-and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you're inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don't need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference." Our Commitment to Diversity We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Additional information: In line with Southern Water's security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
Jun 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Service Desk Manager Location: Durrington, Worthing - Hybrid working (minimum 2 days a week in the office) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: From £55k based on skills and experience About the role: The Service Desk Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the Service Desk, ensuring high-quality incident and request handling, effective queue and performance management, and resilient first line I.T support for over 4000 internal and external users. The role provides leadership to 2 Team Leaders and 10 Analysts, driving capability, wellbeing and accountability, while improving customer experience through quality assurance, feedback and continual service improvement. What you will be responsible for: Working across Digital and the wider business, the postholder uses service insight and demand data to inform planning, represents the Service Desk in governance and change activity, ensures operational readiness for new or changed services, and maintains compliance with security, risk and data protection requirements. You will also be enrolled on the 'on call' rota. Manage the day-to-day operation of the Service Desk, ensuring effective handling of incidents, service requests, queries and escalations Oversee queue management, ticket progression, aged ticket follow-up, workload distribution and service continuity Ensure tickets are logged, categorised, prioritised, updated, escalated and resolved in line with agreed standards Monitor service performance throughout the day, taking action where demand, backlogs, absence or major incidents affect service levels Work with Team Leaders to ensure appropriate rota coverage, shift patterns, handovers and resource allocation. Ensure the Service Desk provides timely, professional and effective first-line support. Own the Service Desk contribution to the incident lifecycle, including logging quality, updates, escalation paths and closure quality. Ensure operational readiness for new or changed services, including support models, knowledge, resolver routes, SLAs, escalation paths and Service Desk training. Audit a regular sample of calls, emails, portal interactions, chats and ticket updates where applicable. Review professionalism, communication quality, ticket accuracy, troubleshooting approach, knowledge use, escalation quality and closure standards. Use QA and CSAT outputs to improve knowledge articles, scripts, templates, standard responses, onboarding and apprentice support. What you'll bring to the role: Strong leadership, coaching and people-management skills Excellent customer service mindset, with a focus on user experience Good understanding of core ITSM practices, especially Incident Management, Request Fulfilment, Knowledge Management and Service Level Management Strong operational management skills, including queue management, prioritisation, escalation and workload planning Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage Analysts, IT teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders Ability to manage performance, support wellbeing and build team capability Good understanding of Service Desk tooling Awareness of information security, access control and data protection responsibilities Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to simplify processes and improve service quality Essential ITIL Foundation qualification, ideally ITIL 4 or 5 Experience in automation/automating systems Desirable ServiceNow training or certification desirable. Customer service qualification desirable. Information security or cyber awareness training desirable. Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain's water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation "Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water-and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you're inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don't need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference." Our Commitment to Diversity We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Additional information: In line with Southern Water's security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimizing diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. Our Client is a big four consultancy firm with a global presence, operating in over 150 countries. This organisation works with many public and private companies spanning multiple industries. The advisory work that they cover spans across audit, Accountancy, tax, corporate finance and consulting. On behalf of this organisation, AMS is looking for a number of Junior Data Analysts for a 6 month contract based in Newcastle. Please note that this is a hybrid working model with expected travel to the Newcastle office. Successful candidates will attend a two week mandatory training period in the Newcastle office. Purpose of the Role As a Junior Data Analyst you will have the opportunity to be part of The Analytics Support Centre, supporting engagement teams worldwide with data extraction and upload into the custom Analytics platform. Analytics can enhance the quality and efficiency of an audit, as well as deliver meaningful insights to clients. The vision is for analytics to be used on all audits. The Analytics Support Centre is a Cardiff-based delivery centre developed to support engagement teams worldwide with data extraction and upload into the custom Analytics platform. As a leading global professional services and consulting firm, the client helps some of the biggest businesses in the world grow and succeed. The Analytics Support Centre supports the objective to differentiate from competitors and ensure the continued delivery of a high-quality, distinctive client experience. Responsibilities as a Junior Data Analyst Serving as the first point of contact for engagement teams using the Analytics platform for troubleshooting or general functionality queries, providing assistance and guidance in its use. Supporting data acquisition and extraction from clients' accounting systems. Handling the manipulation and upload of complex data sets from various finance systems across multiple business areas and clients into the platform. Maintaining a high-level understanding of the system being supported and using Microsoft SQL to troubleshoot issues raised by the audit practice via the help desk system. Potentially developing and maintaining various bespoke projects outside the analytics platform on a client-by-client basis. Conducting data quality checks, which may need to be escalated to the audit practice or client as necessary. Assisting relevant teams in troubleshooting platform or bespoke solution issues. Candidate Requirements A degree with a 2.2 or above, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a science-related field. Other qualifications will also be considered. Strong working knowledge of Excel (including formulae such as SUM, COUNT, IF, VLOOKUP, ISERROR). Enthusiasm and demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Previous experience working with a structured programming language such as C#, VBA, C++, or SQL is highly beneficial. An understanding of basic accounting principles is beneficial but not required. Next Steps This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
Jun 28, 2026
Contractor
AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimizing diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. Our Client is a big four consultancy firm with a global presence, operating in over 150 countries. This organisation works with many public and private companies spanning multiple industries. The advisory work that they cover spans across audit, Accountancy, tax, corporate finance and consulting. On behalf of this organisation, AMS is looking for a number of Junior Data Analysts for a 6 month contract based in Newcastle. Please note that this is a hybrid working model with expected travel to the Newcastle office. Successful candidates will attend a two week mandatory training period in the Newcastle office. Purpose of the Role As a Junior Data Analyst you will have the opportunity to be part of The Analytics Support Centre, supporting engagement teams worldwide with data extraction and upload into the custom Analytics platform. Analytics can enhance the quality and efficiency of an audit, as well as deliver meaningful insights to clients. The vision is for analytics to be used on all audits. The Analytics Support Centre is a Cardiff-based delivery centre developed to support engagement teams worldwide with data extraction and upload into the custom Analytics platform. As a leading global professional services and consulting firm, the client helps some of the biggest businesses in the world grow and succeed. The Analytics Support Centre supports the objective to differentiate from competitors and ensure the continued delivery of a high-quality, distinctive client experience. Responsibilities as a Junior Data Analyst Serving as the first point of contact for engagement teams using the Analytics platform for troubleshooting or general functionality queries, providing assistance and guidance in its use. Supporting data acquisition and extraction from clients' accounting systems. Handling the manipulation and upload of complex data sets from various finance systems across multiple business areas and clients into the platform. Maintaining a high-level understanding of the system being supported and using Microsoft SQL to troubleshoot issues raised by the audit practice via the help desk system. Potentially developing and maintaining various bespoke projects outside the analytics platform on a client-by-client basis. Conducting data quality checks, which may need to be escalated to the audit practice or client as necessary. Assisting relevant teams in troubleshooting platform or bespoke solution issues. Candidate Requirements A degree with a 2.2 or above, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a science-related field. Other qualifications will also be considered. Strong working knowledge of Excel (including formulae such as SUM, COUNT, IF, VLOOKUP, ISERROR). Enthusiasm and demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Previous experience working with a structured programming language such as C#, VBA, C++, or SQL is highly beneficial. An understanding of basic accounting principles is beneficial but not required. Next Steps This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimizing diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. Our Client is a big four consultancy firm with a global presence, operating in over 150 countries. This organisation works with many public and private companies spanning multiple industries. The advisory work that they cover spans across audit, Accountancy, tax, corporate finance and consulting. On behalf of this organisation, AMS is looking for a number of Junior Data Analysts for a 6 month contract based in Cardiff/Newcastle. Please note that this is a hybrid working model with expected travel to the Cardiff / Newcastle office. Successful candidates will attend a two week mandatory training period in the Cardiff/Newcastle office. Purpose of the Role: As a Junior Data Analyst you will have the opportunity to be part of The Analytics Support Centre, supporting engagement teams worldwide with data extraction and upload into the custom Analytics platform. Analytics can enhance the quality and efficiency of an audit, as well as deliver meaningful insights to clients. The vision is for analytics to be used on all audits. The Analytics Support Centre is a Cardiff-based delivery centre developed to support engagement teams worldwide with data extraction and upload into the custom Analytics platform. As a leading global professional services and consulting firm, the client helps some of the biggest businesses in the world grow and succeed. The Analytics Support Centre supports the objective to differentiate from competitors and ensure the continued delivery of a high-quality, distinctive client experience. Responsibilities as a Junior Data Analyst; Serving as the first point of contact for engagement teams using the Analytics platform for troubleshooting or general functionality queries, providing assistance and guidance in its use. Supporting data acquisition and extraction from clients' accounting systems. Handling the manipulation and upload of complex data sets from various finance systems across multiple business areas and clients into the platform. Maintaining a high-level understanding of the system being supported and using Microsoft SQL to troubleshoot issues raised by the audit practice via the help desk system. Potentially developing and maintaining various bespoke projects outside the analytics platform on a client-by-client basis. Conducting data quality checks, which may need to be escalated to the audit practice or client as necessary. Assisting relevant teams in troubleshooting platform or bespoke solution issues. Candidate Requirements; A degree with a 2.2 or above, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a science-related field. Other qualifications will also be considered. Strong working knowledge of Excel (including formulae such as SUM, COUNT, IF, VLOOKUP, ISERROR). Enthusiasm and demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Previous experience working with a structured programming language such as C#, VBA, C++, or SQL is highly beneficial. An understanding of basic accounting principles is beneficial but not required. Next Steps: This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business
Jun 28, 2026
Contractor
AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimizing diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. Our Client is a big four consultancy firm with a global presence, operating in over 150 countries. This organisation works with many public and private companies spanning multiple industries. The advisory work that they cover spans across audit, Accountancy, tax, corporate finance and consulting. On behalf of this organisation, AMS is looking for a number of Junior Data Analysts for a 6 month contract based in Cardiff/Newcastle. Please note that this is a hybrid working model with expected travel to the Cardiff / Newcastle office. Successful candidates will attend a two week mandatory training period in the Cardiff/Newcastle office. Purpose of the Role: As a Junior Data Analyst you will have the opportunity to be part of The Analytics Support Centre, supporting engagement teams worldwide with data extraction and upload into the custom Analytics platform. Analytics can enhance the quality and efficiency of an audit, as well as deliver meaningful insights to clients. The vision is for analytics to be used on all audits. The Analytics Support Centre is a Cardiff-based delivery centre developed to support engagement teams worldwide with data extraction and upload into the custom Analytics platform. As a leading global professional services and consulting firm, the client helps some of the biggest businesses in the world grow and succeed. The Analytics Support Centre supports the objective to differentiate from competitors and ensure the continued delivery of a high-quality, distinctive client experience. Responsibilities as a Junior Data Analyst; Serving as the first point of contact for engagement teams using the Analytics platform for troubleshooting or general functionality queries, providing assistance and guidance in its use. Supporting data acquisition and extraction from clients' accounting systems. Handling the manipulation and upload of complex data sets from various finance systems across multiple business areas and clients into the platform. Maintaining a high-level understanding of the system being supported and using Microsoft SQL to troubleshoot issues raised by the audit practice via the help desk system. Potentially developing and maintaining various bespoke projects outside the analytics platform on a client-by-client basis. Conducting data quality checks, which may need to be escalated to the audit practice or client as necessary. Assisting relevant teams in troubleshooting platform or bespoke solution issues. Candidate Requirements; A degree with a 2.2 or above, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a science-related field. Other qualifications will also be considered. Strong working knowledge of Excel (including formulae such as SUM, COUNT, IF, VLOOKUP, ISERROR). Enthusiasm and demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Previous experience working with a structured programming language such as C#, VBA, C++, or SQL is highly beneficial. An understanding of basic accounting principles is beneficial but not required. Next Steps: This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business
