Service Desk Officer

CRA Group Limited
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 36K

Job location

Tech stack

Business Software
Issue Tracking Systems
Microsoft Office
Software Troubleshooting
Information Technology
Servicenow

Job description

  • The Service Desk Officer will serve as the first point of contact for IT-related queries and issues within the Council on a 3-month contract with a local authority. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient resolution of incidents and service requests, providing high-quality support to internal users, and maintaining excellent customer service standards. The postholder will play a vital role in the smooth operation of IT services and support the council's digital transformation objectives., * Serve as the initial point of contact for all IT service desk queries via phone, email, and ticketing system.
  • Log, prioritise, and manage incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs.
  • Diagnose and resolve first-line technical issues or escalate to second-line support where necessary.
  • Provide guidance and support to users on IT systems, applications, and processes.
  • Maintain accurate records of all interactions and resolutions within the service management system.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in an IT service desk or customer support role.
  • Strong understanding of IT systems, hardware, and software troubleshooting.
  • Experience using IT service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow or similar).
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
  • IT-related certification (e.g., CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation) is desirable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common business applications.

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