Service Desk Analyst

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The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

About the role

Our IT colleagues are vital to the smooth running and maintenance of the systems that enable The Guinness Partnership to successfully deliver services to our customers and to empower our colleagues to work smarter and more effectively.

We have a new opportunity for a Service Desk Analyst to join our IT Support Team in Oldham on a permanent, full time 35 hour per week basis. We currently operate a hybrid working pattern, where you will work 2 days per week at Bower House, and 3 days remotely. However, please note the first 4 weeks will be fully office based to complete the mandatory initial training period.

The successful applicant will provide 1st line technical services across the Guinness Partnership for all IT related incidents and requests. As this is a front-line role you will offer a first-class customer experience with every interaction, resolving straightforward problems at first contact.

In this dynamic role you will also be required to manage multiple job queues and third-party supplier calls, ensuring specific types of incidents or requests are assigned to the appropriate individual, team, or manager. You will also be responsible for updating the ITSMF tool and provide support with the objective of restoring normal service as quickly as possible.

What were looking for We are a customer-focused organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be a skilled Service Desk Analyst, but you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to ensure customers queries are fixed on the first attempt. You will also be able to demonstrate: Proven experience as a Service Desk Analyst or similar technical role. Excellent customer service skills. Proven ability to work methodically, define and obtain agreed procedures. Excellent prioritisation skills. Proven ability to provide accurate and clear responses to IT. Excellent knowledge of the Knowledge Management process. Able to maintain good supplier relationships. Excellent oral and written communications. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications. Essential Qualifications:

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. Desirable Qualifications:

ITIL qualification or equivalent. Microsoft accreditation or equivalent. If youre interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.

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Benefits Holidays:We offer 25

27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme:We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal:We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay:Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance:For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options:There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE:Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme

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