IT and Computing Services
IT Service Desk Adviser
Ref: TC894
Salary on appointment will be £22,681 per annum, with an annual increment up to £24,533 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Service Desk Adviser to join the ITCS Division to work as part of a dedicated team of IT professionals providing direct support across a wide range of technologies and to a diverse set of customers. You will play a key role in ensuring that service levels and targets are achieved as well as meeting customer satisfaction and continuous service delivery demands.
You will act as the primary contact for students, staff and visitors, proving initial support and assistance for our catalogue of services. You will be responsible for responding to customer incidents and requests, analysing, investigating and implementing workarounds and/or technical fixes and keeping them updated on progress. You will also assist with campus card production, maintain accurate records within IT Services Management Tool and maintain and share documented processes to improve response times.
A good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience in a similar role is essential. You will have demonstrable experience of working in a customer service-based role. Experience of using and configuring operating systems and working and/or providing support in an IT role would be beneficial.
This full-time post is available from 7 October 2024 on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2024. Due to the nature of the role you will be required to work 5 days a week on a rotating shift pattern between the hours of 8am - 7pm Mon - Fri, and 11am – 7pm Saturday & Sunday.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 18 September 2024
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