Contract IT Service Desk

Just IT ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £120 per hour

Overview

This is a 3 Month Temporary Contract Position. Do you want to work for a prestigious British institution within a vibrant technical environment? Our client, a well-known British institution are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join their service desk team. The role will involve providing level 1 and level 2 support to around 400 users based in Central London. Key duties Administer the IT Service Desk support system: logging calls for support, fixing known issues, researching problems and escalating difficult problems to suppliers. Supporting the maintenance of the asset register for hardware, software, and related documentation. Assisting with the general support and maintenance of IT hardware, software, and peripherals. Working with the team to provide support and maintain server software, desktop software, and remote access devices and provisioning new hardware for staff. Supporting IT with the allocation and management of IP addresses, DHCP, administration, and support of LANs/WANs. Support the management of projectors, screens and other AV devices used during events and supporting said programs. Skills required An aptitude for working with applications/systems to undertake analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of staff problems, which may range from straightforward to more complicated technical issues. ITIL processes and components of the Service Desk. Software Asset Management processes. Microsoft Office 365 applications and services. Good customer service ethos and excellent communication skills. Excellent phone manner and writing skills. Company overview A well known educational institution based in the heart of the city. Leaders in innovation within their field. They pride themselves on pushing boundaries within learning. They have a relaxed and sociable culture, valuing technical excellence and innovation.