Service Desk Analyst

3 weeks ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time

The firm

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package

The role

To provide first and second line IT support services through the IS Service Desk. Delivering the highest level of support and coaching to end users ensuring the most cost-effective use of the business systems and allowing us to gain maximum return on the IT investment.

Main responsibilities On a rota basis staff the 'IS Service Desk' during core working hours (currently Mon-Fri 8am-6pm), managing the life cycle of a support incident through to resolution. To aid the Support Analysts to coordinate the provision of second line support through the IS Service Desk. Provide first and second line support, updating the appropriate Service Desk incident tickets, in response to requests from the business & Help Assistants. Co-ordinate and manage through to resolution all incidents involving internal/external third line support teams. Ensure you deliver a high level of service keeping incidents within Service Levels. Provide guidance and support to Firm wide Help Assistants. Provide on-call “out of hours” first line support cover on a rota basis, after probationary period. Assist with IS resource planning for peak periods, presentations and out of hours client work. Assist with IT re-locations and moves. Work with department experts, and where appropriate be the department expert, for detailed application fault diagnosis and scheduled upgrades. To provide a key provision of liaison between relevant areas of the business and the IS department to ensure rapid response to all problems, ideas, issues and queries raised. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the IS department teams & practice areas. Have a good understanding of the systems available within Shoosmiths. Be aware of current Health and Safety requirements and co-operate with Facilities Management. To work within the guidelines and procedures provided by the IS Department. Skills and qualifications

Technical skills and competencies

 Ability to deal with customers at all levels through an approachable and customer focused awareness. An inquisitive and analytical mind who is service driven. A methodical and accurate worker, able to manage life cycle of incidents through to resolution.  Evidence of competent writing skills and attention to detail. The ability to communicate clearly. The confidence, maturity, and stature to deal effectively with colleagues in all parts and levels of the business.

Role-specific knowledge and expertise

Essential

 Good understanding of IT systems and infrastructure. Experience of providing support across multiple sites via a central Service Desk. Has had exposure to working to tight SLA’s & KPI’s. Able to use own initiative to resolve problems while working under pressure. A self starter who is determined to succeed but can also work well in a team environment.  Able to produce work to regular deadlines.  Able to understand business drivers and priorities.

Preferred

Formal customer service training. Presentation skills. Has had exposure working with OLA’s.

Experience, qualifications, and other role-specific requirements

Essential

Basic GCSE's  At least 2 years IT support experience in a service industry.  Familiarity with LAN (and WAN) technologies. Some experience of dealing with telecommunication systems.

Preferred

 Good A Levels/BTEC or above. Microsoft Product Certified / A + Certification  Qualified at ITIL foundation level or above.  Extensive knowledge of Service Desk environment. Equivalent and preferably some professional qualification such as MCP or MOUS certification.  Experience in a law firm, professional services firm or other service sector industry.
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