Second Line Support Analyst - 12 month FTC

Second Line Service Desk Analyst - 12 month FTC

Location: Office based in one or more of our UK client sites and hubs, ideally this role will be located in the Southern region, from Bristol to London & South Coast.

We are looking for a experienced Second Line Service Desk Analyst to join our multi-functional IT team within the Technology Operations department, providing support and troubleshooting assistance for both standard & bespoke software, and provision & management of IT hardware to a user base of over 1500 staff across multiple UK locations.

The role will be mainly office based, with flexible working opportunities where possible.

The working pattern will be 37 hours weekly, covering core Business Support hours. These are typically between 09:00 and 17:30 Monday to Friday, however flexibility for extended coverage between 07:00 and 19:00 and beyond, on a rotational basis, may be required.

We are looking for a motivated, experienced and professional person who is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well with customers, peers and suppliers to deliver a great quality of customer service, backed up by sound technology & processes knowledge.

What you will be doing:

• Provision of Desktop hard & software support onsite including Walk-ups & remotely.
• Carrying out varied Support duties, primarily L2 but also some L1, and potentially L3 tasks where an opportunity arises, including as role development opportunities.
• End to end ownership of Level 2 Support Incidents, Requests and Ticket Tasks.
• Diagnosis, troubleshooting & technical resolution of Hardware & Software issues.
• Ticket management including triage, logging, monitoring, tracking and reassigning.
• Providing quality updates on tickets, including those passed to other resolver teams.
• Adherence to SLA & OLA targets, ensuring highly functioning Support Operations.
• Creation & maintenance of Knowledge Articles for team and First Line Service Desk.
• Track & manage Soft & Hardware Assets & Access, including devices & licenses.
• Identification of, and training for Shift Left activities, including L2 – L1, and L3 to L3.
• Enforce robust JML fulfilment assuring reliable & timely onboarding experience.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of associated ITIL processes & practices– Asset, Access, JML, Request Fulfilment, Service Catalogue, Incident & Problem.
• Identify and escalate support inefficiencies, process challenges & related solutions.

What you will need:

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience working in an IT Service Desk environment.
• Working knowledge of Windows 10-11, M365 & supporting Windows OS.
• The ability to provide user account management across multiple systems & services.
• Varied technical skills across a broad range of standard Business applications.
• A knowledge of laptop, mobile, printer & other device setup and troubleshooting.
• An understanding of general office, VPN, networking and connectivity principles.
• Appreciation of support provision across bespoke & in-house applications.
• Adept at building relationships between IT teams and with end users.
• Excellent communication skills, committed to delivering great client service.
• Able to minimise escalations and safeguard the customer experience.

About you:

• Highly enthusiastic, willing to go the extra mile and beyond the job description.
• Respectful towards others, and able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• A positive and 'can do' attitude – suggesting solutions where challenges are faced.
• Keen to learn, ambitious in driving your own development & career progression.
• Proactive in taking ownership of issues and juggling a variety of work activities.

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we're keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon and in the South East; Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Peacehaven, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.

Additional information

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Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

About Ampa Group

Welcome to Ampa - a leading group of legal and professional services brands, home to leading legal services firms such Shakespeare Martineau, Lime Solicitors, Mayo Wynne Baxter, Marrons and others.

Our 'House of Brands', is where legal and professional service brands converge to unlock exciting opportunities for career advancement, collaboration, and comprehensive business services support across various disciplines including HR, IT, finance, and marketing.

Our overall purpose is to act as the cornerstone that facilitates the growth of every brand within our collective, empowering them with enhanced purchasing capabilities, access to specialised expertise, and a cohesive set of values and culture.

At our core, we are dedicated to creating an environment where each brand thrives through mutual growth and co-operation. Through our shared infrastructure and central support, we enable our brands to flourish, using the strength of our collective resources.

If you are passionate about driving positive change and immersing yourself in an inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture, then we invite you to join our team as we continue to unlock the potential in our people, clients, and investors.