IT Support Analyst - Support Functions

Provide first line technical support to internal users

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Overview

Provide first line technical support to internal users

You have:

  • Strong sense of 'customer-comes first mentality' and a commitment to quality service for our internal stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Knowledge & experience of working with Windows 10/11.
  • Knowledge & experience of working with Mac OS.
  • Knowledge & experience of working with Microsoft 365.
  • Knowledge & experience of ITSM software or other IT service desk ticket management tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Demonstrates the ability to prioritise against tight deadlines.
  • Desire to learn and develop new systems, platforms, and technologies.
  • Excellent customer service skills to ensure a high level of user satisfaction.
  • Self-starter, able to take initiative and find a resolution to new issues and share knowledge with other team members.

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of nearly 800 changemakers, operating in more than 30 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

  • Be very customer-focused in solving IT issues for our internal stakeholders in a timely manner with a strong commitment to quality service.
  • Provide responsive 1st line technical support to TBI’s end users enabling them to undertake their roles and responsibilities in a secure and professional environment.
  • Proactively monitor the ITSM helpdesk queue for requests, incidents and problems, ensuring they are acted upon promptly.
  • Ensure that all requests, incidents, and problems are recorded within the ITSM helpdesk platform.
  • Ensure all end user IT assets are captured and the asset management system is kept up to date.
  • Configuration and maintenance of end user equipment including laptops and mobile devices.
  • Working with the Cyber Security Engineer to assist in maintaining the security compliance across the end user environment (laptop, mobile devices) including multi factor authentication, access to data, anti-virus protection, threat detection and loss of service.
  • Work with 3rd party suppliers/vendors where escalation is required to resolve an incident or request.

Person Specification

  • Strong sense of “customer-comes first mentality” and a commitment to quality service for our internal stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Knowledge & experience of working with:

    • Window 10/11
    • Mac OS
    • Microsoft 365
    • ITSM software or other IT service desk ticket management tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Demonstrates the ability to prioritise against tight deadlines.
  • Desire to learn and develop new systems, platforms, and technologies.
  • Excellent customer service skills to ensure a high level of user satisfaction.
  • Self-starter, able to take initiative and find a resolution to new issues and share knowledge with other team members.

Nice-to-have experience but not necessary:

  • Knowledge & experience of working with:

    • Azure Active Directory
    • Intune or other MDM and mobile devices (both iOS and Android)
    • Active Directory
    • File Servers
    • Security tools
    • SharePoint and Dynamics CRM
    • Hybrid Cloud

Closing Date:

2024-07-03

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you provided excellent customer service in a technical support role? This question assesses your understanding and experience in prioritizing customer needs. Provide a specific example that highlights your proactive approach and the positive outcome.
How do you handle technical issues under tight deadlines? The interviewer is interested in your ability to work effectively under pressure. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to explain a technical issue to a non-technical person. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to stay updated with new technologies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you worked with a team to solve a problem. What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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