DTS Service Delivery
| Location: | Kings Meadow Campus |
| Closing Date: | Wednesday 10 July 2024 |
| Reference: | DTS1 |
Applications are invited for Service Desk Analyst roles at the University of Nottingham.
This temporary post forms part of a central IT Service Desk team which provides first line support to the university community for IT-related support requests and queries received via telephone and self-service.
Start Date: 05/08/2024
End Date: 29/11/2024
Working Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Location: Kings Meadow campus
Dress Code: Smart casual
Rate of pay
£12.85
Holiday rate
£1.55
Duties and responsibilities
Duties will include:
Providing support for all IT related issues queries submitted by the university community via telephone and self-service, including:
• Advice and support relating to University supported software
• Advice and support relating to the University’s business systems and applications
• Advice and support relating to the University’s email/messaging systems
• Advice and support relating to stages of online registration and account creation
• Advice and support relating to Microsoft Office products (including Office365)
• Advice and support relating to Microsoft and Apple operating systems
• Assisting with remote software installation and configuration
• Advice and support relating to the university’s wired and wireless networks
• Liaising with users relating to issues or requests raised Recording all IT Service Desk calls using the appropriate service management software, including:
• Identifying the symptoms • Profiling the call • Accurately recording the information and updating it as appropriate
• Assessing when a call can be classified as ‘resolved’ Also included is assessing how advice should be provided by taking into account the nature of the problem and the experience and skills of the user.
Assisting all members of the university community in the event of a major service disruption and in accordance with DTS Incident Management procedures, including:
• Ensuring that the correct members of staff are informed
• Collating a list of users experiencing the problems and related symptoms
• Monitoring progress of actions taken to resolve the issue (including timescales)
• Informing users of progress and when the incident has been resolved Liaising with IT Service Desk second tier and senior Service Desk staff regarding issues that cannot be resolved at the first point of contact, including:
• Deciding when to involve other support teams
• Assisting with problem solving or information gathering
• Monitoring & recording solutions for future reference
• Sharing knowledge with Service Desk colleagues
• Applying new found knowledge to related issues
• Liaising with users on progress of the request or incident
Skills and experience
Excellent Customer Service skills Excellent telephone manner Excellent verbal and written communications skills (including an ability to communicate with people at all levels within an organisation) An ability to gain new technical skills quickly Committed team member Positive approach to customer service Ability to work under pressure Good organisational skills Broad interest in digital technologies Troubleshooting skills in:
• Microsoft Office products
• Windows operating systems
• Email/messaging systems
• Internet access/configuration
• Apple operating systems Confident and frequent user of a broad range of digital technologies
Experience of supporting:
• Microsoft Office
• Other PC based applications
• E-mail/messaging systems
• Virus detecting software
• Mixed platform environment
Experience of working:
• In a relevant technical/scientific role
• In a customer services environment
• Within a team environment
Location
Kings Meadow Campus
Benefits
What you can expect to gain: It is expected that this assignment will provide an opportunity for you to develop in the following areas –
adaptability, attention to detail, customer service, dealing with confrontation, diary management, working to deadlines, leadership, knowledge of GDPR, presentation, problem solving, communication, teamwork, research skills
Further information will be provided directly to the candidate
Additional information
Please apply via the Unitemps website- https://portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDetails/33722808 with a CV and cover letter by 07/07/2024
Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for.
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
For advice on CVs, covering letters and making applications, please refer to the University’s Careers and Employability Service website.
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