Technical Support Director Health and Social Care

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom The Access Group Full time

Support Director - Health & Social Care

About The Access Group

The Access Group is a leading provider of business software solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services that streamline operations and enhance productivity across various sectors. Our Health and Social Care Division is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that improve care quality and operational efficiency, serving our varied client base that range from small family run care homes to large local authorities and NHS trusts.

A Transforming Sector:

The concept of care will radically change over the next decade. Access' current portfolio of software in this sector is highly varied and specialised including (but not limited to) the following:

  • People Planner and Care Planning applications
  • Adam HTT
  • Rio Electronic Patient Records and Patient/Bed Flow Management applications
  • Access is also investing in Tech Enabled Care which starts to exploit the Internet Of Things to monitor the health and behaviour of Care service users in order to proactively predict their healthcare needs using complex analytical capabilities.

Position Overview

As the Technical Support Director for the Health and Social Care Division, you will lead and oversee the technical support team to ensure the highest level of service and satisfaction for our clients. Your role will be pivotal in driving the strategic direction of our support services, enhancing client experience, and ensuring the seamless implementation and maintenance of our software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and manage the technical support team to deliver exceptional support services.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the support team.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

Client Support:

  • Ensure timely and accurate resolution of client issues and inquiries.
  • Monitor and analyse support metrics to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met or exceeded.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as an escalation point for complex issues.

Technical Expertise:

  • Maintain a deep understanding of our Health and Social Care software solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to the team and clients.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to address recurring issues and improve product quality.

Process Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance support operations.
  • Develop and update support documentation, knowledge bases, and training materials.
  • Implement and optimize support tools and technologies to streamline workflows.

Strategic Planning:

  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for the technical support division aligned with the overall business objectives.
  • Analyze support trends and provide insights to senior management to inform product development and business strategies.
  • Manage the support budget and resources effectively to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in technical support, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in the health and social care sector is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Proven track record of managing and leading technical support teams.
  • Strong technical background with a solid understanding of software solutions and IT infrastructure.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and support team members.
  • Strong commitment to client satisfaction and service excellence.

What does Access offer you?

We are a growing software company, and we deliver on what we say we do We take the development of our people very seriously and we will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference.

On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you’re with us), and a matched pension scheme you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you’ll also have a charity day you can take to support something that matters to you.

At Access we’re all about helping everyone Love Work and Love Life. Why? Because we believe people can only be their best when they can be themselves. So, if you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t match perfectly, we’d still love to hear from you. You might just be whom we are looking for.

We love the fact that we’re all different. We believe by having more diverse perspectives at work improves how we run our business, helps us to better support our customers, and when you think about it, it’s just more fun

What’s holding you back? Come and be part of our Amazing Access Family

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.



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