Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
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IT Service Operations Manager Our client's IT department is undergoing a rapid transformation with the objective to consolidate and standardise their infrastructure and operations processes in a scalable way to enable and support the planned rapid growth of the business. This is a remote (home based) role - you can work from home, although there will be occasional travel to sites around the country, and overnight stays from time to time. The IT Service Operations Manager will focus on the day-to-day operations, to provide an excellent IT experience to users throughout the business. The candidate must be customer service driven and be prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure smooth running IT services. The role is responsible for ensuring that the core Infrastructure functions are performed, that all systems are secure, monitored, backed up and patched. The candidate will work with our 3rd party suppliers (Service desk, Managed Print, Network Providers, Data Cabling) to ensure that the day to day needs of the business are being met reviewed and improved. Essential Experience with the following technologies: Supporting Windows architecture Supporting LAN equipment Supporting WAN Services (particularly SDWAN) Supporting Microsoft M365 Supporting Microsoft Azure A flexible , positive, service orientated outlook Excellent interpersonal skills, able to operate at all levels of the business Good written, verbal and presentation skills A strong determination to succeed with the ability to maintain focus in a pressured environment The ability to research and implement systems independently An analytical approach to problem solving Service desk management experience Reliability, judgment and attention to detail Key responsibilities and tasks Operations Ensure that any major incidents are tracked, reported and communicated Manage Supplier relationships covering 3rd party support and outsourced consultancy Ensure that all systems are effectively monitored across the IT estate Ensure that all systems are backed up and regularly reviewed Ensure all Infrastructure systems are in support Ensure that all systems are regularly patched and compliant with security policies Ensure that the Asset Database is maintained and up to date Manage the BCP recovery tests and maintain documentation for the process Regularly review system permissions for internal and external teams Operate within an ITIL framework to support the daily operation of IT services Own the desktop and server build definition and maintain all computers within the security profile of the business Maintain security across the network according to industry best practice Implementation Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing technology to support the business needs Produce project scopes for the implementation of new Infrastructure projects, accounting for resources, costs and timescales Define and implement an Asset Database Define and implement BCP Templates Re-implement Microsoft Intune Implement a patching strategy Support Act as a point of escalation for the organisation for any service impacting issues Manage the escalation of incidents within the business and ensure OLA and SLAs are met Provide assistance and education to end users Document processes for the infrastructure team core activities Raise the technical competence of lower tier support functions Ensure that all Network, Server or Telephony related problems are managed by 3rd party suppliers to the swiftest resolution in line with SLA Desirable skills Experience managing 3rd parties Some or all of the following: Cisco CCNA or equivalent knowledge Microsoft MCSE, MCITP or equivalent knowledge Knowledge of VOIP telephony Knowledge of HP Hardware Fortigate Firewall Experience Meraki Experience Previous experience of working within a fast paced private healthcare environment Other requirements specific to the role Occasional travel will be required to our sites within the UK or to attend meetings Out of hours support and occasional weekend work will be required (including unsociable hours) Stays away from home will be periodically required There is a great opportunity to develop your role here as the business grows, and to play a key role in the IT transformation that will enable them to do this. You'll need to be flexible, reliable, and a self-starter - someone who is happy to proactively find solutions to problems even in technology areas that are less familiar to them. Interested? Send your CV now!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
IT Service Operations Manager Our client's IT department is undergoing a rapid transformation with the objective to consolidate and standardise their infrastructure and operations processes in a scalable way to enable and support the planned rapid growth of the business. This is a remote (home based) role - you can work from home, although there will be occasional travel to sites around the country, and overnight stays from time to time. The IT Service Operations Manager will focus on the day-to-day operations, to provide an excellent IT experience to users throughout the business. The candidate must be customer service driven and be prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure smooth running IT services. The role is responsible for ensuring that the core Infrastructure functions are performed, that all systems are secure, monitored, backed up and patched. The candidate will work with our 3rd party suppliers (Service desk, Managed Print, Network Providers, Data Cabling) to ensure that the day to day needs of the business are being met reviewed and improved. Essential Experience with the following technologies: Supporting Windows architecture Supporting LAN equipment Supporting WAN Services (particularly SDWAN) Supporting Microsoft M365 Supporting Microsoft Azure A flexible , positive, service orientated outlook Excellent interpersonal skills, able to operate at all levels of the business Good written, verbal and presentation skills A strong determination to succeed with the ability to maintain focus in a pressured environment The ability to research and implement systems independently An analytical approach to problem solving Service desk management experience Reliability, judgment and attention to detail Key responsibilities and tasks Operations Ensure that any major incidents are tracked, reported and communicated Manage Supplier relationships covering 3rd party support and outsourced consultancy Ensure that all systems are effectively monitored across the IT estate Ensure that all systems are backed up and regularly reviewed Ensure all Infrastructure systems are in support Ensure that all systems are regularly patched and compliant with security policies Ensure that the Asset Database is maintained and up to date Manage the BCP recovery tests and maintain documentation for the process Regularly review system permissions for internal and external teams Operate within an ITIL framework to support the daily operation of IT services Own the desktop and server build definition and maintain all computers within the security profile of the business Maintain security across the network according to industry best practice Implementation Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing technology to support the business needs Produce project scopes for the implementation of new Infrastructure projects, accounting for resources, costs and timescales Define and implement an Asset Database Define and implement BCP Templates Re-implement Microsoft Intune Implement a patching strategy Support Act as a point of escalation for the organisation for any service impacting issues Manage the escalation of incidents within the business and ensure OLA and SLAs are met Provide assistance and education to end users Document processes for the infrastructure team core activities Raise the technical competence of lower tier support functions Ensure that all Network, Server or Telephony related problems are managed by 3rd party suppliers to the swiftest resolution in line with SLA Desirable skills Experience managing 3rd parties Some or all of the following: Cisco CCNA or equivalent knowledge Microsoft MCSE, MCITP or equivalent knowledge Knowledge of VOIP telephony Knowledge of HP Hardware Fortigate Firewall Experience Meraki Experience Previous experience of working within a fast paced private healthcare environment Other requirements specific to the role Occasional travel will be required to our sites within the UK or to attend meetings Out of hours support and occasional weekend work will be required (including unsociable hours) Stays away from home will be periodically required There is a great opportunity to develop your role here as the business grows, and to play a key role in the IT transformation that will enable them to do this. You'll need to be flexible, reliable, and a self-starter - someone who is happy to proactively find solutions to problems even in technology areas that are less familiar to them. Interested? Send your CV now!
IT Operations Centre Analyst An exciting opportunity has become available within our IT Operations Centre Team! This is a hybrid working role that can be based in Peterborough or Chesterfield. This is a shift-based position with a mixture of days and nights. This does attract a competitive shift allowance. Role Purpose: Provide server, network and application monitoring including reporting, alerting and basic troubleshooting to ensure system stability across the Markerstudy environment. Manage incidents by responding to and coordinating activities for high priority systems and outage events triggered by existing monitoring tools or tickets dispatched from the Service Desk. Carry out support activities on behalf of other resolver teams as required. Help troubleshoot and solve system and service issues with resolver teams as required. Collaborate with technology colleagues, stakeholders and 3rd party partners. Contribute to a continuous improvement culture which will look to improve practices, knowledge, skills and processes to increase service levels to customers and users. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring - Monitor systems and services, ensuring issues are identified and alerted / escalated appropriately in a timely manner. Incident management - Manage Major Incidents ensuring key technical resources are brought together to investigate and resolve. Notification and escalation - Provide accurate and business context communications to stakeholders on service/system issues. Relationship Management - Build and maintain appropriate relationships with internal teams and 3rd Operational activities - Support operational processes, system releases and system maintenance as required. File system - Automating file and folder management including archiving and comparing files. FTP - FTP server file tasks - adding, removing, renaming files, monitoring server. System - Server restart, shutdown, monitoring and troubleshooting. Application - Verify processes running, resource consumption and unauthorised software. Microsoft IIS - Recycling application pools, monitoring web site and creating virtual directories. Security & compliance - Auditing changes to security policies, failed logons, admin accounts. Energy management - Energy management configuration tasks. VMware vSphere Integration - VMware tasks, VM provisioning, snapshots, clone, configure and resolve VMware incidents. Key Skills & Experience Monitoring system experience. Understanding of virtualised infrastructure. Proficient with ticket tracking systems. Knowledge and understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure. Experience within a technology operational team. Proficiency with Microsoft 2003/2008/2016/2019 Server Operating Systems LAN / WAN / WLAN support and trouble shooting. Experience of Cloud Technologies (GCP Azure). Key Competencies Good verbal and written communication skills. Troubleshooting/diagnostic skills. Good documentation and organisation skills. Desire to learn new technologies. Analytical and data driven approach to problem solving. Ability to work well under pressure and juggle many tasks at any given time. Outstanding trouble-shooting and organisational skills. Ability to work well in a team. Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment 25 days annual leave plus of Bank Holidays and the ability to buy an additional five days holiday Health Cash Plan A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Hybrid working model- from either of our offices in Peterborough or Chesterfield
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
IT Operations Centre Analyst An exciting opportunity has become available within our IT Operations Centre Team! This is a hybrid working role that can be based in Peterborough or Chesterfield. This is a shift-based position with a mixture of days and nights. This does attract a competitive shift allowance. Role Purpose: Provide server, network and application monitoring including reporting, alerting and basic troubleshooting to ensure system stability across the Markerstudy environment. Manage incidents by responding to and coordinating activities for high priority systems and outage events triggered by existing monitoring tools or tickets dispatched from the Service Desk. Carry out support activities on behalf of other resolver teams as required. Help troubleshoot and solve system and service issues with resolver teams as required. Collaborate with technology colleagues, stakeholders and 3rd party partners. Contribute to a continuous improvement culture which will look to improve practices, knowledge, skills and processes to increase service levels to customers and users. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring - Monitor systems and services, ensuring issues are identified and alerted / escalated appropriately in a timely manner. Incident management - Manage Major Incidents ensuring key technical resources are brought together to investigate and resolve. Notification and escalation - Provide accurate and business context communications to stakeholders on service/system issues. Relationship Management - Build and maintain appropriate relationships with internal teams and 3rd Operational activities - Support operational processes, system releases and system maintenance as required. File system - Automating file and folder management including archiving and comparing files. FTP - FTP server file tasks - adding, removing, renaming files, monitoring server. System - Server restart, shutdown, monitoring and troubleshooting. Application - Verify processes running, resource consumption and unauthorised software. Microsoft IIS - Recycling application pools, monitoring web site and creating virtual directories. Security & compliance - Auditing changes to security policies, failed logons, admin accounts. Energy management - Energy management configuration tasks. VMware vSphere Integration - VMware tasks, VM provisioning, snapshots, clone, configure and resolve VMware incidents. Key Skills & Experience Monitoring system experience. Understanding of virtualised infrastructure. Proficient with ticket tracking systems. Knowledge and understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure. Experience within a technology operational team. Proficiency with Microsoft 2003/2008/2016/2019 Server Operating Systems LAN / WAN / WLAN support and trouble shooting. Experience of Cloud Technologies (GCP Azure). Key Competencies Good verbal and written communication skills. Troubleshooting/diagnostic skills. Good documentation and organisation skills. Desire to learn new technologies. Analytical and data driven approach to problem solving. Ability to work well under pressure and juggle many tasks at any given time. Outstanding trouble-shooting and organisational skills. Ability to work well in a team. Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment 25 days annual leave plus of Bank Holidays and the ability to buy an additional five days holiday Health Cash Plan A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Hybrid working model- from either of our offices in Peterborough or Chesterfield
IT Operations Centre Analyst An exciting opportunity has become available within our IT Operations Centre Team! This is a hybrid working role that can be based in Peterborough or Chesterfield. This is a shift-based position with a mixture of days and nights. This does attract a competitive shift allowance. Role Purpose: Provide server, network and application monitoring including reporting, alerting and basic troubleshooting to ensure system stability across the Markerstudy environment. Manage incidents by responding to and coordinating activities for high priority systems and outage events triggered by existing monitoring tools or tickets dispatched from the Service Desk. Carry out support activities on behalf of other resolver teams as required. Help troubleshoot and solve system and service issues with resolver teams as required. Collaborate with technology colleagues, stakeholders and 3rd party partners. Contribute to a continuous improvement culture which will look to improve practices, knowledge, skills and processes to increase service levels to customers and users. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring - Monitor systems and services, ensuring issues are identified and alerted / escalated appropriately in a timely manner. Incident management - Manage Major Incidents ensuring key technical resources are brought together to investigate and resolve. Notification and escalation - Provide accurate and business context communications to stakeholders on service/system issues. Relationship Management - Build and maintain appropriate relationships with internal teams and 3rd Operational activities - Support operational processes, system releases and system maintenance as required. File system - Automating file and folder management including archiving and comparing files. FTP - FTP server file tasks - adding, removing, renaming files, monitoring server. System - Server restart, shutdown, monitoring and troubleshooting. Application - Verify processes running, resource consumption and unauthorised software. Microsoft IIS - Recycling application pools, monitoring web site and creating virtual directories. Security & compliance - Auditing changes to security policies, failed logons, admin accounts. Energy management - Energy management configuration tasks. VMware vSphere Integration - VMware tasks, VM provisioning, snapshots, clone, configure and resolve VMware incidents. Key Skills & Experience Monitoring system experience. Understanding of virtualised infrastructure. Proficient with ticket tracking systems. Knowledge and understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure. Experience within a technology operational team. Proficiency with Microsoft 2003/2008/2016/2019 Server Operating Systems LAN / WAN / WLAN support and trouble shooting. Experience of Cloud Technologies (GCP Azure). Key Competencies Good verbal and written communication skills. Troubleshooting/diagnostic skills. Good documentation and organisation skills. Desire to learn new technologies. Analytical and data driven approach to problem solving. Ability to work well under pressure and juggle many tasks at any given time. Outstanding trouble-shooting and organisational skills. Ability to work well in a team. Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment 25 days annual leave plus of Bank Holidays and the ability to buy an additional five days holiday Health Cash Plan A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Hybrid working model- from either of our offices in Peterborough or Chesterfield
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
IT Operations Centre Analyst An exciting opportunity has become available within our IT Operations Centre Team! This is a hybrid working role that can be based in Peterborough or Chesterfield. This is a shift-based position with a mixture of days and nights. This does attract a competitive shift allowance. Role Purpose: Provide server, network and application monitoring including reporting, alerting and basic troubleshooting to ensure system stability across the Markerstudy environment. Manage incidents by responding to and coordinating activities for high priority systems and outage events triggered by existing monitoring tools or tickets dispatched from the Service Desk. Carry out support activities on behalf of other resolver teams as required. Help troubleshoot and solve system and service issues with resolver teams as required. Collaborate with technology colleagues, stakeholders and 3rd party partners. Contribute to a continuous improvement culture which will look to improve practices, knowledge, skills and processes to increase service levels to customers and users. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring - Monitor systems and services, ensuring issues are identified and alerted / escalated appropriately in a timely manner. Incident management - Manage Major Incidents ensuring key technical resources are brought together to investigate and resolve. Notification and escalation - Provide accurate and business context communications to stakeholders on service/system issues. Relationship Management - Build and maintain appropriate relationships with internal teams and 3rd Operational activities - Support operational processes, system releases and system maintenance as required. File system - Automating file and folder management including archiving and comparing files. FTP - FTP server file tasks - adding, removing, renaming files, monitoring server. System - Server restart, shutdown, monitoring and troubleshooting. Application - Verify processes running, resource consumption and unauthorised software. Microsoft IIS - Recycling application pools, monitoring web site and creating virtual directories. Security & compliance - Auditing changes to security policies, failed logons, admin accounts. Energy management - Energy management configuration tasks. VMware vSphere Integration - VMware tasks, VM provisioning, snapshots, clone, configure and resolve VMware incidents. Key Skills & Experience Monitoring system experience. Understanding of virtualised infrastructure. Proficient with ticket tracking systems. Knowledge and understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure. Experience within a technology operational team. Proficiency with Microsoft 2003/2008/2016/2019 Server Operating Systems LAN / WAN / WLAN support and trouble shooting. Experience of Cloud Technologies (GCP Azure). Key Competencies Good verbal and written communication skills. Troubleshooting/diagnostic skills. Good documentation and organisation skills. Desire to learn new technologies. Analytical and data driven approach to problem solving. Ability to work well under pressure and juggle many tasks at any given time. Outstanding trouble-shooting and organisational skills. Ability to work well in a team. Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment 25 days annual leave plus of Bank Holidays and the ability to buy an additional five days holiday Health Cash Plan A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Hybrid working model- from either of our offices in Peterborough or Chesterfield
Are you an experienced IT Field Engineer looking for your next position? Our client, a top tier IT Managed Services provider, is seeking an IT Field engineer to join their team. This exciting opportunity involves a mix of office and site-based roles (Mainly site visits with Northwest based clients) where you'll be responsible for overseeing our client's IT systems. To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of 3 years' experience and expertise in some of the following areas/technologies. Skills required: Good personal presentation and communication skills Experience of desktop support -Windows/Mac Office 365 setup / administration Server based - installation, configuration, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V Active Directory, group policies, Azure AD Network setup - Installation and configuration of network switches Firewall configuration Switch configuration - VLANs, IP Routing and more VOIP previous experience Wireless setup and troubleshooting Can demonstrate previous experience in problem-solving, customer services, clear telephone skills Previous MSP Experience Full UK Licence Benefits: Training and Development plans 21 Days holiday + Bank holiday Company Van Business Expenses paid for Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:30) Job Title: IT Field Engineer Salary: GBP 25,000 - 30,000 DOE Location: Field based role (Mainly Northwest based clients) with main office in Wigan We are looking for a team player with a can-do attitude who is eager to take on new challenges and help drive the business forward. If you are passionate about technology and have the desire to work for a leading company, then we want to hear from you! URGENT ROLE - IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS - FAST OFFERS If you have experience in the above and you're interested in this amazing opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch with me on . BeTechnology Group Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced IT Field Engineer looking for your next position? Our client, a top tier IT Managed Services provider, is seeking an IT Field engineer to join their team. This exciting opportunity involves a mix of office and site-based roles (Mainly site visits with Northwest based clients) where you'll be responsible for overseeing our client's IT systems. To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of 3 years' experience and expertise in some of the following areas/technologies. Skills required: Good personal presentation and communication skills Experience of desktop support -Windows/Mac Office 365 setup / administration Server based - installation, configuration, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V Active Directory, group policies, Azure AD Network setup - Installation and configuration of network switches Firewall configuration Switch configuration - VLANs, IP Routing and more VOIP previous experience Wireless setup and troubleshooting Can demonstrate previous experience in problem-solving, customer services, clear telephone skills Previous MSP Experience Full UK Licence Benefits: Training and Development plans 21 Days holiday + Bank holiday Company Van Business Expenses paid for Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:30) Job Title: IT Field Engineer Salary: GBP 25,000 - 30,000 DOE Location: Field based role (Mainly Northwest based clients) with main office in Wigan We are looking for a team player with a can-do attitude who is eager to take on new challenges and help drive the business forward. If you are passionate about technology and have the desire to work for a leading company, then we want to hear from you! URGENT ROLE - IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS - FAST OFFERS If you have experience in the above and you're interested in this amazing opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch with me on . BeTechnology Group Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Your new company Hays are working with an established organisation to support with the recruitment of a Senior 2nd Line Engineer vacancy to join their Portbury office. The role will be 5 days on site due to the hands-on hardware / desktop support nature of the role and will pay between £30,000 - £37,000pa depending on experience. The organisation offers fantastic development and progression opportunity internally and are known for the ethical and sustainable practices. There may be some on-site travel to the HQ in Wiltshire. Your new role Within the role you will be based at the organisation's secondary office location (Portbury) as the main on-site IT Technician whilst working with the wider IT infrastructure team and manager (based in the Wiltshire HQ) to support the business's operations and support the users. You will provide technical expertise across hardware and desktop support, whilst also supporting the service desk with software and application troubleshooting. You'll provide break-fix support in a Mac / Microsoft environment for desktops, laptops, mobile devices and other niche hardware. You'll also support with technical administration for the M365 stack, windows server and basic networking. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role you will need to have worked in a similar 2nd line desktop / IT support role with excellent customer services skills. You must be able to work under pressure, and be able to manage a busy workload. Ideally you will have a passion for IT, with a desire to upskill and progress within the role. You will also need to be happy working in an independent role without direct on-site supervision. What you'll get in return In return you will receive a competitive salary up to £37,000pa depending on experience, you will have the opportunity to work for a well-known, established business and be exposed to working with technical specialists, with the opportunity to up skill and progress internally. You will need to be able to get on site 5 days per week in Trowbridge HQ. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays are working with an established organisation to support with the recruitment of a Senior 2nd Line Engineer vacancy to join their Portbury office. The role will be 5 days on site due to the hands-on hardware / desktop support nature of the role and will pay between £30,000 - £37,000pa depending on experience. The organisation offers fantastic development and progression opportunity internally and are known for the ethical and sustainable practices. There may be some on-site travel to the HQ in Wiltshire. Your new role Within the role you will be based at the organisation's secondary office location (Portbury) as the main on-site IT Technician whilst working with the wider IT infrastructure team and manager (based in the Wiltshire HQ) to support the business's operations and support the users. You will provide technical expertise across hardware and desktop support, whilst also supporting the service desk with software and application troubleshooting. You'll provide break-fix support in a Mac / Microsoft environment for desktops, laptops, mobile devices and other niche hardware. You'll also support with technical administration for the M365 stack, windows server and basic networking. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role you will need to have worked in a similar 2nd line desktop / IT support role with excellent customer services skills. You must be able to work under pressure, and be able to manage a busy workload. Ideally you will have a passion for IT, with a desire to upskill and progress within the role. You will also need to be happy working in an independent role without direct on-site supervision. What you'll get in return In return you will receive a competitive salary up to £37,000pa depending on experience, you will have the opportunity to work for a well-known, established business and be exposed to working with technical specialists, with the opportunity to up skill and progress internally. You will need to be able to get on site 5 days per week in Trowbridge HQ. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an Incident and Problem Manager on a permanent basis to join a large public sector organisation based in the Newcastle area. This is a brand new role to make your own and reports into the Head of End User Support. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for owning and enforcing the Incident and Problem processes to ensure rapid restoration of service and the identification of root causes analysis or continuous service improvement plans to avoid incidents and reduce the time to resolution. You will be leading the analysis, specification, design, and Implementation of best practice IT incident and problem processes and procedures across the organisation to ensure that adherence is comprehensive, effective, and transparent. You will be a key member of the End User Support and wider service management team and will try limit serious incidents occurring and constantly improve service operations across all services. This will include service desk, end user computing, infrastructure, and applications. You will also be providing guidance, support, and motivation to all delivery teams to ensure compliance with incident and problem processes and adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within Incident and Problem management Proven ability in documenting complex processes within an IT context e.g. ITIL In-depth practical experience of incident and problem management processes and procedures Broad understanding of the IT landscape in a large and complex organisation with sufficient technical skills to challenge assumptions and poor practice in service delivery Demonstrable skills in influencing and persuasion strategies Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to converse with both technical and non-technical stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between £33,966 to £44,263 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: hybrid working, 34 days annual leave + bank, a great public sector employer contribution pension scheme 21%, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an Incident and Problem Manager on a permanent basis to join a large public sector organisation based in the Newcastle area. This is a brand new role to make your own and reports into the Head of End User Support. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for owning and enforcing the Incident and Problem processes to ensure rapid restoration of service and the identification of root causes analysis or continuous service improvement plans to avoid incidents and reduce the time to resolution. You will be leading the analysis, specification, design, and Implementation of best practice IT incident and problem processes and procedures across the organisation to ensure that adherence is comprehensive, effective, and transparent. You will be a key member of the End User Support and wider service management team and will try limit serious incidents occurring and constantly improve service operations across all services. This will include service desk, end user computing, infrastructure, and applications. You will also be providing guidance, support, and motivation to all delivery teams to ensure compliance with incident and problem processes and adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within Incident and Problem management Proven ability in documenting complex processes within an IT context e.g. ITIL In-depth practical experience of incident and problem management processes and procedures Broad understanding of the IT landscape in a large and complex organisation with sufficient technical skills to challenge assumptions and poor practice in service delivery Demonstrable skills in influencing and persuasion strategies Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to converse with both technical and non-technical stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between £33,966 to £44,263 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: hybrid working, 34 days annual leave + bank, a great public sector employer contribution pension scheme 21%, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job description Tradebe are looking for an IT Technician covering sites in the South of England, which involves travel to Dorset, Southampton, Swindon, Newport, Redditch and Rye. Main purpose of job The role is responsible for assistance in providing an effective UK IT platform and efficient support service for the UK business and its personnel. The Technician (IT Operations and Infrastructure) in conjunction with other team members and the third-party support company will be responsible for the planning, procurement, implementation, support, security, and management of information technology assets which support Tradebe in the UK. The role is responsible for assisting in providing an effective Inutec platform and efficient support service for the business and its personnel. The Technician, in conjunction with the and the third-party support company will be responsible for the planning, procurement, implementation, support, security, and management of information technology and Operational Technology assets which support Inutec. The role Working with the IT Technicians, Engineer and the Infrastructure Manager, Global It Teams Supervisor and third-party support provider to manage the day-to-day operation of IT assets for Tradebe in the UK, including help desk operations, network and server monitoring and administration, coordination and oversight of outsourced operations and SLA evaluation, server and storage capacity analysis and planning, and incident communication and escalation. Regular system and network maintenance routines to ensure that Tradebe UK IT assets are deployed efficiently and effectively with minimal down time. Control of hardware local inventory, provide/retire equipment. Control local software inventory ensuring accuracy Ensure that licensing of installed software is correctly recorded and conforms to legal requirements. Manage local IT purchasing requirements and manage corporate agreements across the UK. Efficient and courteous IT Support procedures monitored and reported using a support tracking system ensuring all logged helpdesk calls are closed in timely manner (liaising as the primary point of contact with contracted support organization). Execution of tasks required to complete projects within the UK . Ensure compliance of documented processes and implementation of new procedures (required to improve IT capabilities, enhance security/performance or other reason in the benefit of TRADEBE,). Advanced skills to configure, maintain and troubleshoot desktop/laptop, servers, network, telephony problems (support level 2). Provide basic end-user training and instruction to improve computer and technology operation in pursuit of business tasks. Maintain a good working knowledge of current and emerging technologies related to areas of responsibility, through independent research, and attending relevant conferences, trade shows, training and professional organization meetings. To support all levels of IT Management and support in conjunction with the Inutec IT Manager the Inutec business unit To support and manage all aspects of the Operation Technology deployed at Inutec, by assisting the Inutec Control and Instrumentation Engineer Investigate and advise fault occurrences on Electronic, Measurement and Control and Instrumentation systems on site. Manage and Control of Operational Technology based equipment to ensure resilience and security considerations are met on site. The person Proven experience in Information Technology, in a variety of roles related to infrastructure and operations Experience with multi-site enterprise deployments. Network design, implementation, support and management preferred Experience with multi-site enterprise Server deployments, design, implementation, support and management preferred Experience in identifying routine IT tasks and activities, and their implementation. Experience supporting remote office and home office-based end users preferred This is a multi-site role and requires that the successful candidate hold a full valid driving license. Ability to engage at all levels, in a clear and simple way, to ensure understanding of the specific issues Baseline security clearance required. We offer Salary from £25,000 - £45,000 per annum Annual bonus 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays? Pension Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)?
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Job description Tradebe are looking for an IT Technician covering sites in the South of England, which involves travel to Dorset, Southampton, Swindon, Newport, Redditch and Rye. Main purpose of job The role is responsible for assistance in providing an effective UK IT platform and efficient support service for the UK business and its personnel. The Technician (IT Operations and Infrastructure) in conjunction with other team members and the third-party support company will be responsible for the planning, procurement, implementation, support, security, and management of information technology assets which support Tradebe in the UK. The role is responsible for assisting in providing an effective Inutec platform and efficient support service for the business and its personnel. The Technician, in conjunction with the and the third-party support company will be responsible for the planning, procurement, implementation, support, security, and management of information technology and Operational Technology assets which support Inutec. The role Working with the IT Technicians, Engineer and the Infrastructure Manager, Global It Teams Supervisor and third-party support provider to manage the day-to-day operation of IT assets for Tradebe in the UK, including help desk operations, network and server monitoring and administration, coordination and oversight of outsourced operations and SLA evaluation, server and storage capacity analysis and planning, and incident communication and escalation. Regular system and network maintenance routines to ensure that Tradebe UK IT assets are deployed efficiently and effectively with minimal down time. Control of hardware local inventory, provide/retire equipment. Control local software inventory ensuring accuracy Ensure that licensing of installed software is correctly recorded and conforms to legal requirements. Manage local IT purchasing requirements and manage corporate agreements across the UK. Efficient and courteous IT Support procedures monitored and reported using a support tracking system ensuring all logged helpdesk calls are closed in timely manner (liaising as the primary point of contact with contracted support organization). Execution of tasks required to complete projects within the UK . Ensure compliance of documented processes and implementation of new procedures (required to improve IT capabilities, enhance security/performance or other reason in the benefit of TRADEBE,). Advanced skills to configure, maintain and troubleshoot desktop/laptop, servers, network, telephony problems (support level 2). Provide basic end-user training and instruction to improve computer and technology operation in pursuit of business tasks. Maintain a good working knowledge of current and emerging technologies related to areas of responsibility, through independent research, and attending relevant conferences, trade shows, training and professional organization meetings. To support all levels of IT Management and support in conjunction with the Inutec IT Manager the Inutec business unit To support and manage all aspects of the Operation Technology deployed at Inutec, by assisting the Inutec Control and Instrumentation Engineer Investigate and advise fault occurrences on Electronic, Measurement and Control and Instrumentation systems on site. Manage and Control of Operational Technology based equipment to ensure resilience and security considerations are met on site. The person Proven experience in Information Technology, in a variety of roles related to infrastructure and operations Experience with multi-site enterprise deployments. Network design, implementation, support and management preferred Experience with multi-site enterprise Server deployments, design, implementation, support and management preferred Experience in identifying routine IT tasks and activities, and their implementation. Experience supporting remote office and home office-based end users preferred This is a multi-site role and requires that the successful candidate hold a full valid driving license. Ability to engage at all levels, in a clear and simple way, to ensure understanding of the specific issues Baseline security clearance required. We offer Salary from £25,000 - £45,000 per annum Annual bonus 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays? Pension Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)?
Our client is seeking an eager Data and Systems Administrator to further their career, to be based in Kensington, London. This will also include occasional visits to their Ashford, Surrey site. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Act as the system administrator for their Management Information System (currently SchoolBase with scope to change)• Act as administrator for the schools' SAAS applications such as Firefly / MS365• Act as administrator for teaching and business software. Ensure the smooth and effective function of the systems and software across the business.• Ensure all student and staff records are updated in a timely manner.• Support staff in their use of MIS and other systems. Provide up to date training as required, ensuring software is used accurately and in a standardised manner by all.• Responsible for the annual roll-over and new intake of pupils and staff. Managing staff and pupil joiners and leavers throughout the year.• Produce and manage reports upon request from staff.• Ensure data for pupil-premium students is correctly recorded.• Collect and update FFT/MidYis (or equivalent) data in liaison with the Deputy Head academic.• Assist with the IT helpdesk ticket distribution amongst the IT team.• To liaise with 3rd party software vendors for the regular upgrade of our systems and software.• To check all database platforms are backed up and retrievable in case of DR.• The co-ordination and production of accurate, valid and timely UK statutory returns such as ISC and DfE Census.• Participate in projects to migrate data to a new MIS and improve business processes.• Train system users and provide advice and support to support staff and teachers.• Be the central point of contact for the administration, termination and renewal of teaching software and other administrative platforms.• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of IT. Desired Skills: • Experience of working with a complex database, such as a student records system.• Experience with reporting tools and data analytics including SQL • Experience using PowerBI for API's.• Contributes fully to an effective team environment; demonstrates willingness to work cooperatively with others to achieve shared goal. You will need an Enhanced DBS check to work within this school. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Our client is seeking an eager Data and Systems Administrator to further their career, to be based in Kensington, London. This will also include occasional visits to their Ashford, Surrey site. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Act as the system administrator for their Management Information System (currently SchoolBase with scope to change)• Act as administrator for the schools' SAAS applications such as Firefly / MS365• Act as administrator for teaching and business software. Ensure the smooth and effective function of the systems and software across the business.• Ensure all student and staff records are updated in a timely manner.• Support staff in their use of MIS and other systems. Provide up to date training as required, ensuring software is used accurately and in a standardised manner by all.• Responsible for the annual roll-over and new intake of pupils and staff. Managing staff and pupil joiners and leavers throughout the year.• Produce and manage reports upon request from staff.• Ensure data for pupil-premium students is correctly recorded.• Collect and update FFT/MidYis (or equivalent) data in liaison with the Deputy Head academic.• Assist with the IT helpdesk ticket distribution amongst the IT team.• To liaise with 3rd party software vendors for the regular upgrade of our systems and software.• To check all database platforms are backed up and retrievable in case of DR.• The co-ordination and production of accurate, valid and timely UK statutory returns such as ISC and DfE Census.• Participate in projects to migrate data to a new MIS and improve business processes.• Train system users and provide advice and support to support staff and teachers.• Be the central point of contact for the administration, termination and renewal of teaching software and other administrative platforms.• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of IT. Desired Skills: • Experience of working with a complex database, such as a student records system.• Experience with reporting tools and data analytics including SQL • Experience using PowerBI for API's.• Contributes fully to an effective team environment; demonstrates willingness to work cooperatively with others to achieve shared goal. You will need an Enhanced DBS check to work within this school. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Service Desk Team Lead who has a solid first line and second line technical support background with excellent team leadership experience working within a busy IT Help Desk environment is required for a well-established, global company based in Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands. SALARY: £36,000 pro rata LOCATION: Hybrid with at least 4 Days per Week in the Shirley, Solihull Office JOB TYPE: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Service Desk Team Lead who has a solid first line and second line technical support background with excellent team leadership experience working within a busy IT Help Desk environment. Working as the Service Desk Team Lead you will be the point of technical advice for the Service Desk Team, managing escalated queries, prioritising calls and ensuring timely resolutions, whilst continually looking to improve service provision and efficiency. As the Service Desk Team Lead you will lead the Service Desk team, where you will promote high standards, ensure operational requirements are met and collaborate with other teams to investigate problems and minimise service disruption. You will be required to team lead 12 members of staff and will need to be in the Shirley office at least 4 days a week. DUTIES Your duties as the Service Desk Team Lead include: Deliver a best-in-class IT Service to all associates. Perform regular service quality audits ensuring that all tickets are managed to the expected standard including ensuring that all tickets are updated regularly Monitor reports including response times, breached and at-risk SLA's, first call resolution rate, 'quick wins', tickets awaiting an update / last customer update and customer satisfaction and take appropriate action to improve performance Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service desk, ensuring swift, accurate, and client-focused resolution of issues. Ensure tickets are logged accurately and call queues are managed efficiently and SLT's are consistently met Perform weekly Quality Assurance activities/audits, including review of in-flight and completed tickets and listening in to live and recorded phone conversations Ensure the P1/P2 processes are being adhered to and personally follow up major issues following successful resolution Address and resolve escalated customer enquiries and support tickets. Provide monthly reports to the Service Desk Manager providing details on team performance, areas of improvement, causes for concern or personnel issues including absences Oversee the processes for key tasks that include JML processing, backup reporting and the recovery of business assets Be involved in PDRs for the IT Engineers and IT Analysts, including setting their objectives and contributing to their development plans Hold regular performance reviews continuously reviewing progress against agreed any objectives Coach and mentor the Service Desk Engineers and Analysts CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Must have experience working in a busy Service Desk / IT Help Desk environment Experienced with Service Desk / IT Help Desk policies and procedures Must have experience as a Team Leader in a busy Service Desk / IT Help Desk Team Experience coaching and development of team members Experience in use of ITSM Any experience of Service Now would be beneficial APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-C11981 Full-Time, IT Fixed Term Contract IT Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Solihull, West Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Service Desk Team Lead who has a solid first line and second line technical support background with excellent team leadership experience working within a busy IT Help Desk environment is required for a well-established, global company based in Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands. SALARY: £36,000 pro rata LOCATION: Hybrid with at least 4 Days per Week in the Shirley, Solihull Office JOB TYPE: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Service Desk Team Lead who has a solid first line and second line technical support background with excellent team leadership experience working within a busy IT Help Desk environment. Working as the Service Desk Team Lead you will be the point of technical advice for the Service Desk Team, managing escalated queries, prioritising calls and ensuring timely resolutions, whilst continually looking to improve service provision and efficiency. As the Service Desk Team Lead you will lead the Service Desk team, where you will promote high standards, ensure operational requirements are met and collaborate with other teams to investigate problems and minimise service disruption. You will be required to team lead 12 members of staff and will need to be in the Shirley office at least 4 days a week. DUTIES Your duties as the Service Desk Team Lead include: Deliver a best-in-class IT Service to all associates. Perform regular service quality audits ensuring that all tickets are managed to the expected standard including ensuring that all tickets are updated regularly Monitor reports including response times, breached and at-risk SLA's, first call resolution rate, 'quick wins', tickets awaiting an update / last customer update and customer satisfaction and take appropriate action to improve performance Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service desk, ensuring swift, accurate, and client-focused resolution of issues. Ensure tickets are logged accurately and call queues are managed efficiently and SLT's are consistently met Perform weekly Quality Assurance activities/audits, including review of in-flight and completed tickets and listening in to live and recorded phone conversations Ensure the P1/P2 processes are being adhered to and personally follow up major issues following successful resolution Address and resolve escalated customer enquiries and support tickets. Provide monthly reports to the Service Desk Manager providing details on team performance, areas of improvement, causes for concern or personnel issues including absences Oversee the processes for key tasks that include JML processing, backup reporting and the recovery of business assets Be involved in PDRs for the IT Engineers and IT Analysts, including setting their objectives and contributing to their development plans Hold regular performance reviews continuously reviewing progress against agreed any objectives Coach and mentor the Service Desk Engineers and Analysts CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Must have experience working in a busy Service Desk / IT Help Desk environment Experienced with Service Desk / IT Help Desk policies and procedures Must have experience as a Team Leader in a busy Service Desk / IT Help Desk Team Experience coaching and development of team members Experience in use of ITSM Any experience of Service Now would be beneficial APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-C11981 Full-Time, IT Fixed Term Contract IT Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Solihull, West Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Service Desk Engineer to join a well-established company based in Ipswich. Job Title: Senior Service Desk Engineer. Location: Ipswich, Anglia Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. About the Role: The role is based in Ipswich but will extend to supporting other locations (primarily Birmingham and London) as required. In this role you will be the 1st, 2nd (and with the assistance of external service providers) 3rd line IT contact for CCL- located in Ipswich. Update and integrate the CCL network, computing and handheld devices, M365 and other cloud services with services, policies and procedures as defined and managed in group policies. Key Responsibilities Service Desk: Managing requests in person, by email, phone, MS Teams and via Desk IT Service Desk system. Identify, troubleshoot, escalating issues both locally and remotely using the established DeskIT ticketing system to log, monitor, tracks, escalate incident and user requests. Support of password and Identity management systems. Installing, configuring, and maintaining software and hardware components of Windows Laptop and Android Mobile estate. Repairing and replacing damaged computer components. The supporting and training and induction of CCL user base as they encounter IT challenges. It is intended that this support will include other office locations as necessary. Maintaining and updating technical & training documentation. Application support for M365, OneDrive and MS SharePoint. Building and maintaining a user self-help SharePoint. Escalation of problems to the appropriate level where necessary. Adhering to the company's GDPR responsibilities by knowing and playing our part in the Information Security Systems Policy. Install and configuring hardware and software following group policies. Manage Users Lifecycle (account creation, delete ) and give access right to system according to group policy and business needs. Infrastructure and Network : Performs primary network system administration on network servers and equipment. Schedule maintenance operation on the equipment. Service Delivery: Ensure that local infrastructure is well fit to enable deployment of local and Group Services. Perform Level 1 Assistance on Group Services. Write local specific services procedure, description, and lead realization of new services. Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate must be a result focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role. Qualifications: A good standard of educational attainment with a minimum requirement for GCSE passes in English and Maths. Essential Experience: Providing service desk support within a busy business environment. Developing and overseeing IT security and control systems. Using an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). Knowledge & Skills: Excellent IT skills, to include the use of Microsoft Office including SharePoint, with the ability to quickly learn new skills and become familiar with new software packages. Excellent knowledge of all major operating systems. Excellent working knowledge of Network and PC hardware, and AV equipment and associated software tools. Working technical knowledge of current network protocols, operating systems, and standards. Ability to use initiative and work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Be able to work under pressure, be a team player and have a high level of self-motivation. Awareness of regulatory environment, including GDPR, and relevant accreditations (eg. Cyber Essentials). If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Service Desk Engineer to join a well-established company based in Ipswich. Job Title: Senior Service Desk Engineer. Location: Ipswich, Anglia Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. About the Role: The role is based in Ipswich but will extend to supporting other locations (primarily Birmingham and London) as required. In this role you will be the 1st, 2nd (and with the assistance of external service providers) 3rd line IT contact for CCL- located in Ipswich. Update and integrate the CCL network, computing and handheld devices, M365 and other cloud services with services, policies and procedures as defined and managed in group policies. Key Responsibilities Service Desk: Managing requests in person, by email, phone, MS Teams and via Desk IT Service Desk system. Identify, troubleshoot, escalating issues both locally and remotely using the established DeskIT ticketing system to log, monitor, tracks, escalate incident and user requests. Support of password and Identity management systems. Installing, configuring, and maintaining software and hardware components of Windows Laptop and Android Mobile estate. Repairing and replacing damaged computer components. The supporting and training and induction of CCL user base as they encounter IT challenges. It is intended that this support will include other office locations as necessary. Maintaining and updating technical & training documentation. Application support for M365, OneDrive and MS SharePoint. Building and maintaining a user self-help SharePoint. Escalation of problems to the appropriate level where necessary. Adhering to the company's GDPR responsibilities by knowing and playing our part in the Information Security Systems Policy. Install and configuring hardware and software following group policies. Manage Users Lifecycle (account creation, delete ) and give access right to system according to group policy and business needs. Infrastructure and Network : Performs primary network system administration on network servers and equipment. Schedule maintenance operation on the equipment. Service Delivery: Ensure that local infrastructure is well fit to enable deployment of local and Group Services. Perform Level 1 Assistance on Group Services. Write local specific services procedure, description, and lead realization of new services. Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate must be a result focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role. Qualifications: A good standard of educational attainment with a minimum requirement for GCSE passes in English and Maths. Essential Experience: Providing service desk support within a busy business environment. Developing and overseeing IT security and control systems. Using an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). Knowledge & Skills: Excellent IT skills, to include the use of Microsoft Office including SharePoint, with the ability to quickly learn new skills and become familiar with new software packages. Excellent knowledge of all major operating systems. Excellent working knowledge of Network and PC hardware, and AV equipment and associated software tools. Working technical knowledge of current network protocols, operating systems, and standards. Ability to use initiative and work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Be able to work under pressure, be a team player and have a high level of self-motivation. Awareness of regulatory environment, including GDPR, and relevant accreditations (eg. Cyber Essentials). If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!
Joining Ogi is a unique opportunity to work within an innovative Welsh business and one of the fastest-growing companies in Wales. You may have known us previously as Spectrum Internet and NSUK - we've rebranded to Ogi; a new name that reflects our commitment to serving Welsh communities. We ve received a multi-million-pound investment and are currently in the thick of our large-scale full-fibre internet deployment across South Wales! We re looking for an IT Systems Support person to join our internal IT Team where you'll be providing day-to-day support for our internal systems, spanning both cloud-based and data centre environments. About you We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious IT Support person who is keen to work on a broad range of IT systems within the business. We d love to speak to people with knowledge of business IT systems, in 1st and potentially 2nd line support roles (or equivalent internal levels). If this sounds like you, read on! You could be working in IT Support, 1st line or on a Help Desk, looking for the next step in your career, or someone more established and looking for a move to something more interesting. If you are interested in new and emerging technologies and would like to expand your skillset while working in a thriving Welsh tech company, this position could be an ideal fit for you. We re not necessarily looking for the finished article. This role is perfect for someone with a great attitude and willingness to learn and grow. Desirable skills are: An understanding of IT/IP infrastructure and networks, LAN & WAN Networking, Routing, Switching & Firewalls Someone who has or is working towards any IT-related degree, ITIL v3/4, or a CompTIA Network +, CCNA or equivalent Microsoft certifications (though this isn't essential for this role). Skills in or working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure Any experience or working knowledge of managing Linux and Windows in virtual environments Knowledge of Vendor / Supplier Management including service reviews Having worked with demanding internal SLA s What you ll be doing You will be working hands-on with a wide range of technologies across a broad range of both infrastructure, cloud and networking, with a focus on end-user support within the business. You ll have responsibility for the day-to-day support of the internal IT systems, including our operational and business solution platforms that support our customer-facing services. A key aspect of this will be the day-to-day management of key IT vendors and service providers, including supporting ticket escalations and change management. The IT Systems Support person's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Diagnose and resolve issues with business systems, liaising with the Service Delivery Manager and other technical experts across our teams, as well as third-party vendors and solution providers. Day-to-day support of our operational and business support platforms including monitoring, supporting, change management and escalation in partnership with critical system vendors Assisting with Day-to-day management of company devices (PCs, laptops, tablets, mobiles etc) via our Device management Solution, including inventory management and RMA repair processes Providing technical support to end-users in the use of company systems and solutions Assist with management and maintenance of internal IT systems infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, along with all integrations with third-party systems. Next Steps? Please get in touch for a confidential chat, or to see the full job description. If you don't consider yourself as ticking all of the requirements but you think you'd be a good fit for us feel free to message for a chat too. By applying to this advert you are giving Ogi the authority to hold and process your data in line with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Joining Ogi is a unique opportunity to work within an innovative Welsh business and one of the fastest-growing companies in Wales. You may have known us previously as Spectrum Internet and NSUK - we've rebranded to Ogi; a new name that reflects our commitment to serving Welsh communities. We ve received a multi-million-pound investment and are currently in the thick of our large-scale full-fibre internet deployment across South Wales! We re looking for an IT Systems Support person to join our internal IT Team where you'll be providing day-to-day support for our internal systems, spanning both cloud-based and data centre environments. About you We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious IT Support person who is keen to work on a broad range of IT systems within the business. We d love to speak to people with knowledge of business IT systems, in 1st and potentially 2nd line support roles (or equivalent internal levels). If this sounds like you, read on! You could be working in IT Support, 1st line or on a Help Desk, looking for the next step in your career, or someone more established and looking for a move to something more interesting. If you are interested in new and emerging technologies and would like to expand your skillset while working in a thriving Welsh tech company, this position could be an ideal fit for you. We re not necessarily looking for the finished article. This role is perfect for someone with a great attitude and willingness to learn and grow. Desirable skills are: An understanding of IT/IP infrastructure and networks, LAN & WAN Networking, Routing, Switching & Firewalls Someone who has or is working towards any IT-related degree, ITIL v3/4, or a CompTIA Network +, CCNA or equivalent Microsoft certifications (though this isn't essential for this role). Skills in or working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure Any experience or working knowledge of managing Linux and Windows in virtual environments Knowledge of Vendor / Supplier Management including service reviews Having worked with demanding internal SLA s What you ll be doing You will be working hands-on with a wide range of technologies across a broad range of both infrastructure, cloud and networking, with a focus on end-user support within the business. You ll have responsibility for the day-to-day support of the internal IT systems, including our operational and business solution platforms that support our customer-facing services. A key aspect of this will be the day-to-day management of key IT vendors and service providers, including supporting ticket escalations and change management. The IT Systems Support person's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Diagnose and resolve issues with business systems, liaising with the Service Delivery Manager and other technical experts across our teams, as well as third-party vendors and solution providers. Day-to-day support of our operational and business support platforms including monitoring, supporting, change management and escalation in partnership with critical system vendors Assisting with Day-to-day management of company devices (PCs, laptops, tablets, mobiles etc) via our Device management Solution, including inventory management and RMA repair processes Providing technical support to end-users in the use of company systems and solutions Assist with management and maintenance of internal IT systems infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, along with all integrations with third-party systems. Next Steps? Please get in touch for a confidential chat, or to see the full job description. If you don't consider yourself as ticking all of the requirements but you think you'd be a good fit for us feel free to message for a chat too. By applying to this advert you are giving Ogi the authority to hold and process your data in line with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website.
Employer description: Rite IT Solutions specialise in providing Managed IT Services, Support and Bespoke Application Development to SME's both locally and nationally from our offices near Stamford. We pride ourselves on the level of skills and professionalism we offer in everything we do. Overview: We have a vacancy for a full time Degree Apprentice - IT Support. The role will initially be office-based with the opportunity to progress to a hybrid role after familiarisation. There is a genuine career path to a senior role for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role within a helpdesk environment so good customer facing skills are essential, as is a proactive and can-do attitude to both problem resolution and determining improvements we can offer to our clients. Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 per annum. Duties: Provide telephone, remote and onsite support of Windows networks including computers, associated peripherals and standard line of business applications. Deploying and supporting Windows systems including desktop computers and associated peripherals running Windows 10 and Windows 11 in both domain and workgroup networks. Extensive use is made of MSP Remote Management tools within the helpdesk (any previous experience of similar systems such as N-Able RMM or similar would be advantageous) What we are looking for: Technical skills and competences: Experience of server hardware and operating systems. Microsoft Office and Office 365 suite of applications. Security software including Endpoint Protection, Anti-virus and web security. Cloud technologies including OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange. Additional skills / experience: Windows Server 2016, 2019. Network services including, DNS, DHCP, File & Print, Active Directory (Managing Devices, Users, Group Policies and Software deployments). Virtualisation technologies. Network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches. Office 365 administration of SharePoint and Exchange Online. VoIP Telephony including 3CX systems. Personal skills: Good communication skills both orally and written. Resourcefulness and a willingness to learn new skills and technologies and ability to work on own initiative. Beneficial, not essential: to start Full, clean driving license - off-site customer visits may be required Essential: Valid UK Passport/Proof of right to work in UK. Entry requirements: A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area in any grade. Acceptable qualifications include: Two A levels in one or more similar subject. Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject. International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject. BTEC Extended Diploma in a similar subject. A work experience route (2-3 years) in a similar subject-related role. 'Similar subject' relates to areas directly relevant to or commensurate with 'Digital and Technology Solutions'. Typically this would be areas such as but not limited to Level 3 digital apprenticeships, A-Level/BTEC Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Software Engineering, etc. Please note: Learners must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject. Working week: Hours are 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to FridayFull-time - 37.5hrs Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Work from home Hybrid working possible after 1 year service Future prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Employer description: Rite IT Solutions specialise in providing Managed IT Services, Support and Bespoke Application Development to SME's both locally and nationally from our offices near Stamford. We pride ourselves on the level of skills and professionalism we offer in everything we do. Overview: We have a vacancy for a full time Degree Apprentice - IT Support. The role will initially be office-based with the opportunity to progress to a hybrid role after familiarisation. There is a genuine career path to a senior role for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role within a helpdesk environment so good customer facing skills are essential, as is a proactive and can-do attitude to both problem resolution and determining improvements we can offer to our clients. Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 per annum. Duties: Provide telephone, remote and onsite support of Windows networks including computers, associated peripherals and standard line of business applications. Deploying and supporting Windows systems including desktop computers and associated peripherals running Windows 10 and Windows 11 in both domain and workgroup networks. Extensive use is made of MSP Remote Management tools within the helpdesk (any previous experience of similar systems such as N-Able RMM or similar would be advantageous) What we are looking for: Technical skills and competences: Experience of server hardware and operating systems. Microsoft Office and Office 365 suite of applications. Security software including Endpoint Protection, Anti-virus and web security. Cloud technologies including OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange. Additional skills / experience: Windows Server 2016, 2019. Network services including, DNS, DHCP, File & Print, Active Directory (Managing Devices, Users, Group Policies and Software deployments). Virtualisation technologies. Network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches. Office 365 administration of SharePoint and Exchange Online. VoIP Telephony including 3CX systems. Personal skills: Good communication skills both orally and written. Resourcefulness and a willingness to learn new skills and technologies and ability to work on own initiative. Beneficial, not essential: to start Full, clean driving license - off-site customer visits may be required Essential: Valid UK Passport/Proof of right to work in UK. Entry requirements: A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area in any grade. Acceptable qualifications include: Two A levels in one or more similar subject. Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject. International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject. BTEC Extended Diploma in a similar subject. A work experience route (2-3 years) in a similar subject-related role. 'Similar subject' relates to areas directly relevant to or commensurate with 'Digital and Technology Solutions'. Typically this would be areas such as but not limited to Level 3 digital apprenticeships, A-Level/BTEC Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Software Engineering, etc. Please note: Learners must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject. Working week: Hours are 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to FridayFull-time - 37.5hrs Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Work from home Hybrid working possible after 1 year service Future prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
Hays Technology
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an IT Knowledge Manager on a permanent basis to join a large public sector organisation based in the Newcastle area. This is a brand new role to make your own and reports into the Head of End User Support. Your new role In your new role, you will be playing a crucial role to develop and deploy a knowledge strategy that aims to capture information to aid the operations of the IT service, whilst being a key member of the End User Support team to constantly improve service operations across service desk, end user computing, infrastructure, and applications. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the knowledge management process and working with other stakeholders to explore the opportunity to expand this service for other functions. You will be providing guidance, support, and motivation to all delivery teams to ensure compliance with the knowledge process and adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs to monitor the capture of knowledge and ongoing review. What you'll need to succeed Experience defining and building IT knowledge management Experience dealing with 3rd parties Proven ability in documenting complex processes Practical experience of knowledge processes and procedures in an IT context e.g. ITIL A broad understanding of the IT landscape in a large and complex organisation Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between 33,966 to 44,263 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work-life balance including: hybrid and flexible working, 34 days annual leave + bank, a great public sector employer contribution pension scheme 21%, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an IT Knowledge Manager on a permanent basis to join a large public sector organisation based in the Newcastle area. This is a brand new role to make your own and reports into the Head of End User Support. Your new role In your new role, you will be playing a crucial role to develop and deploy a knowledge strategy that aims to capture information to aid the operations of the IT service, whilst being a key member of the End User Support team to constantly improve service operations across service desk, end user computing, infrastructure, and applications. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the knowledge management process and working with other stakeholders to explore the opportunity to expand this service for other functions. You will be providing guidance, support, and motivation to all delivery teams to ensure compliance with the knowledge process and adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs to monitor the capture of knowledge and ongoing review. What you'll need to succeed Experience defining and building IT knowledge management Experience dealing with 3rd parties Proven ability in documenting complex processes Practical experience of knowledge processes and procedures in an IT context e.g. ITIL A broad understanding of the IT landscape in a large and complex organisation Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between 33,966 to 44,263 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work-life balance including: hybrid and flexible working, 34 days annual leave + bank, a great public sector employer contribution pension scheme 21%, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company Hays are working with an established organisation to support with the recruitment of a Senior 2nd Line Engineer vacancy to join their Portbury office. The role will be 5 days on site due to the hands-on hardware / desktop support nature of the role and will pay between 30,000 - 37,000pa depending on experience. The organisation offers fantastic development and progression opportunity internally and are known for the ethical and sustainable practices. There may be some on-site travel to the HQ in Wiltshire. Your new role Within the role you will be based at the organisation's secondary office location (Portbury) as the main on-site IT Technician whilst working with the wider IT infrastructure team and manager (based in the Wiltshire HQ) to support the business's operations and support the users. You will provide technical expertise across hardware and desktop support, whilst also supporting the service desk with software and application troubleshooting. You'll provide break-fix support in a Mac / Microsoft environment for desktops, laptops, mobile devices and other niche hardware. You'll also support with technical administration for the M365 stack, windows server and basic networking. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role you will need to have worked in a similar 2nd line desktop / IT support role with excellent customer services skills. You must be able to work under pressure, and be able to manage a busy workload. Ideally you will have a passion for IT, with a desire to upskill and progress within the role. You will also need to be happy working in an independent role without direct on-site supervision. What you'll get in return In return you will receive a competitive salary up to 37,000pa depending on experience, you will have the opportunity to work for a well-known, established business and be exposed to working with technical specialists, with the opportunity to up skill and progress internally. You will need to be able to get on site 5 days per week in Trowbridge HQ. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays are working with an established organisation to support with the recruitment of a Senior 2nd Line Engineer vacancy to join their Portbury office. The role will be 5 days on site due to the hands-on hardware / desktop support nature of the role and will pay between 30,000 - 37,000pa depending on experience. The organisation offers fantastic development and progression opportunity internally and are known for the ethical and sustainable practices. There may be some on-site travel to the HQ in Wiltshire. Your new role Within the role you will be based at the organisation's secondary office location (Portbury) as the main on-site IT Technician whilst working with the wider IT infrastructure team and manager (based in the Wiltshire HQ) to support the business's operations and support the users. You will provide technical expertise across hardware and desktop support, whilst also supporting the service desk with software and application troubleshooting. You'll provide break-fix support in a Mac / Microsoft environment for desktops, laptops, mobile devices and other niche hardware. You'll also support with technical administration for the M365 stack, windows server and basic networking. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role you will need to have worked in a similar 2nd line desktop / IT support role with excellent customer services skills. You must be able to work under pressure, and be able to manage a busy workload. Ideally you will have a passion for IT, with a desire to upskill and progress within the role. You will also need to be happy working in an independent role without direct on-site supervision. What you'll get in return In return you will receive a competitive salary up to 37,000pa depending on experience, you will have the opportunity to work for a well-known, established business and be exposed to working with technical specialists, with the opportunity to up skill and progress internally. You will need to be able to get on site 5 days per week in Trowbridge HQ. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Hays Technology
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an Incident and Problem Manager on a permanent basis to join a large public sector organisation based in the Newcastle area. This is a brand new role to make your own and reports into the Head of End User Support. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for owning and enforcing the Incident and Problem processes to ensure rapid restoration of service and the identification of root causes analysis or continuous service improvement plans to avoid incidents and reduce the time to resolution. You will be leading the analysis, specification, design, and Implementation of best practice IT incident and problem processes and procedures across the organisation to ensure that adherence is comprehensive, effective, and transparent. You will be a key member of the End User Support and wider service management team and will try limit serious incidents occurring and constantly improve service operations across all services. This will include service desk, end user computing, infrastructure, and applications. You will also be providing guidance, support, and motivation to all delivery teams to ensure compliance with incident and problem processes and adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within Incident and Problem management Proven ability in documenting complex processes within an IT context e.g. ITIL In-depth practical experience of incident and problem management processes and procedures Broad understanding of the IT landscape in a large and complex organisation with sufficient technical skills to challenge assumptions and poor practice in service delivery Demonstrable skills in influencing and persuasion strategies Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to converse with both technical and non-technical stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between 33,966 to 44,263 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: hybrid working, 34 days annual leave + bank, a great public sector employer contribution pension scheme 21%, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an Incident and Problem Manager on a permanent basis to join a large public sector organisation based in the Newcastle area. This is a brand new role to make your own and reports into the Head of End User Support. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for owning and enforcing the Incident and Problem processes to ensure rapid restoration of service and the identification of root causes analysis or continuous service improvement plans to avoid incidents and reduce the time to resolution. You will be leading the analysis, specification, design, and Implementation of best practice IT incident and problem processes and procedures across the organisation to ensure that adherence is comprehensive, effective, and transparent. You will be a key member of the End User Support and wider service management team and will try limit serious incidents occurring and constantly improve service operations across all services. This will include service desk, end user computing, infrastructure, and applications. You will also be providing guidance, support, and motivation to all delivery teams to ensure compliance with incident and problem processes and adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within Incident and Problem management Proven ability in documenting complex processes within an IT context e.g. ITIL In-depth practical experience of incident and problem management processes and procedures Broad understanding of the IT landscape in a large and complex organisation with sufficient technical skills to challenge assumptions and poor practice in service delivery Demonstrable skills in influencing and persuasion strategies Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to converse with both technical and non-technical stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between 33,966 to 44,263 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: hybrid working, 34 days annual leave + bank, a great public sector employer contribution pension scheme 21%, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Are you an experienced IT Field Engineer looking for your next position? Our client, a top tier IT Managed Services provider, is seeking an IT Field engineer to join their team. This exciting opportunity involves a mix of office and site-based roles (Mainly site visits with Northwest based clients) where you'll be responsible for overseeing our client's IT systems. To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of 3 years' experience and expertise in some of the following areas/technologies. Skills required: Good personal presentation and communication skills Experience of desktop support -Windows/Mac Office 365 setup / administration Server based - installation, configuration, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V Active Directory, group policies, Azure AD Network setup - Installation and configuration of network switches Firewall configuration Switch configuration - VLANs, IP Routing and more VOIP previous experience Wireless setup and troubleshooting Can demonstrate previous experience in problem-solving, customer services, clear telephone skills Previous MSP Experience Full UK Licence Benefits: Training and Development plans 21 Days holiday + Bank holiday Company Van Business Expenses paid for Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:30) Job Title: IT Field Engineer Salary: GBP 25,000 - 30,000 DOE Location: Field based role (Mainly Northwest based clients) with main office in Wigan We are looking for a team player with a can-do attitude who is eager to take on new challenges and help drive the business forward. If you are passionate about technology and have the desire to work for a leading company, then we want to hear from you! URGENT ROLE - IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS - FAST OFFERS If you have experience in the above and you're interested in this amazing opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch with me on (phone number removed). BeTechnology Group Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced IT Field Engineer looking for your next position? Our client, a top tier IT Managed Services provider, is seeking an IT Field engineer to join their team. This exciting opportunity involves a mix of office and site-based roles (Mainly site visits with Northwest based clients) where you'll be responsible for overseeing our client's IT systems. To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of 3 years' experience and expertise in some of the following areas/technologies. Skills required: Good personal presentation and communication skills Experience of desktop support -Windows/Mac Office 365 setup / administration Server based - installation, configuration, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V Active Directory, group policies, Azure AD Network setup - Installation and configuration of network switches Firewall configuration Switch configuration - VLANs, IP Routing and more VOIP previous experience Wireless setup and troubleshooting Can demonstrate previous experience in problem-solving, customer services, clear telephone skills Previous MSP Experience Full UK Licence Benefits: Training and Development plans 21 Days holiday + Bank holiday Company Van Business Expenses paid for Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:30) Job Title: IT Field Engineer Salary: GBP 25,000 - 30,000 DOE Location: Field based role (Mainly Northwest based clients) with main office in Wigan We are looking for a team player with a can-do attitude who is eager to take on new challenges and help drive the business forward. If you are passionate about technology and have the desire to work for a leading company, then we want to hear from you! URGENT ROLE - IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS - FAST OFFERS If you have experience in the above and you're interested in this amazing opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch with me on (phone number removed). BeTechnology Group Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
IT APPLICATION SUPPORT JOB SUMMARY: Our client, based in Stalbridge are looking to recruit an IT Application Support person to join their team. This is a newly created role, and an open opportunity for the right individual to come in and make the role their own. This success of the company will rely heavily on this role as it will involve supporting applications across three countries, working with a variety of IT technologies, and enhancing the systems to ensure that the evolving needs of the business are met. Working full time, initially on site, the ideal candidate will need to have their own transport. Once established, there is the possibility of more flexible / hybrid working as an option. IT APPLICATION SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES: Application Development: Experience of some sort of user application development or scripting. Desktop Support: Demonstrable experience in supporting desktop PCs and operating systems, including Windows 7 and 10. Microsoft Office: Demonstrable experience in supporting Microsoft Office. Server Support: Demonstrable experience in supporting virtualised Windows servers and server operating systems from Windows Server 2012 and above. Customer-Centric: Prioritise customer satisfaction, whether internal or external. Documentation: Create clear and concise documentation for projects and instructional materials. Detail-Oriented: Maintain accurate records with meticulous attention to detail. Organised and Focused: Maintain an organised and focused approach to support-related tasks, with the ability to prioritise based on impact, customer importance, and deadlines. Flexibility: Adapt to various IT technologies, both hardware and software. Collaboration: Work effectively within the group IT team to assist with issues across all three countries. KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: Application Development: Knowledge of languages like Python, Javascript, MS-Office VBA, or similar technologies. (Ideal) Database Management: Ability to manage databases and write TSQL queries. Desire to Learn: A strong willingness to continuously learn and adapt to evolving technologies. Effective Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Networking: ideally be able to demonstrable experience in LAN & WAN technologies, including WiFi and VPN. Proactive Approach: Exhibit both proactive and reactive IT support capabilities. Continuous Learning: Demonstrate a commitment to researching technical solutions, self-learning, and being open to training and sharing knowledge with others. BENEFITS: Competitive compensation and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Be part of a collaborative and innovative IT team. Opportunity for personal progression and to contribute to the success of an internationally recognised company. Work in a supportive and dynamic environment. For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment in Bournemouth.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
IT APPLICATION SUPPORT JOB SUMMARY: Our client, based in Stalbridge are looking to recruit an IT Application Support person to join their team. This is a newly created role, and an open opportunity for the right individual to come in and make the role their own. This success of the company will rely heavily on this role as it will involve supporting applications across three countries, working with a variety of IT technologies, and enhancing the systems to ensure that the evolving needs of the business are met. Working full time, initially on site, the ideal candidate will need to have their own transport. Once established, there is the possibility of more flexible / hybrid working as an option. IT APPLICATION SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES: Application Development: Experience of some sort of user application development or scripting. Desktop Support: Demonstrable experience in supporting desktop PCs and operating systems, including Windows 7 and 10. Microsoft Office: Demonstrable experience in supporting Microsoft Office. Server Support: Demonstrable experience in supporting virtualised Windows servers and server operating systems from Windows Server 2012 and above. Customer-Centric: Prioritise customer satisfaction, whether internal or external. Documentation: Create clear and concise documentation for projects and instructional materials. Detail-Oriented: Maintain accurate records with meticulous attention to detail. Organised and Focused: Maintain an organised and focused approach to support-related tasks, with the ability to prioritise based on impact, customer importance, and deadlines. Flexibility: Adapt to various IT technologies, both hardware and software. Collaboration: Work effectively within the group IT team to assist with issues across all three countries. KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: Application Development: Knowledge of languages like Python, Javascript, MS-Office VBA, or similar technologies. (Ideal) Database Management: Ability to manage databases and write TSQL queries. Desire to Learn: A strong willingness to continuously learn and adapt to evolving technologies. Effective Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Networking: ideally be able to demonstrable experience in LAN & WAN technologies, including WiFi and VPN. Proactive Approach: Exhibit both proactive and reactive IT support capabilities. Continuous Learning: Demonstrate a commitment to researching technical solutions, self-learning, and being open to training and sharing knowledge with others. BENEFITS: Competitive compensation and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Be part of a collaborative and innovative IT team. Opportunity for personal progression and to contribute to the success of an internationally recognised company. Work in a supportive and dynamic environment. For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment in Bournemouth.