Service Desk Analyst

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** Join our dynamic Technology team
** customer-focused
** Service Desk Analyst
** to join our dynamic IT team on a
** 10-month Fixed Term Contract
**** About the role
** As a key member of our Service Desk team, you’ll be the first point of contact for IT-related queries, ensuring timely and effective resolution of incidents and service requests. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and supporting the smooth operation of our IT services.
* Provide first-line technical support via phone, Live chat and our ticketing system
* Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests in line with SLAs
* Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
* Escalate complex issues to second-line support when necessary
* Maintain accurate documentation and knowledge base articles
* Support onboarding and offboarding processes for staff
** What we’re looking for
*** Previous experience in a service desk or IT support role
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
* Familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft 365, and basic networking
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Great Customer service skills
* ITIL Foundation certification (desirable but not essential)
** The Rewards
**** We want you to love what you do. That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done. Check out how we support and invest in our employees by** .
* Salary: £25,463 - £29,707
* Performance related bonus up to 10%
* A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)
* 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining, (3 taken over Christmas) increasing by one day per year, to a maximum of 5 years
* Enhanced family leave, including up to 12 weeks paid partner (paternity) leave
* Free subscription to OS Maps
* Access to online learning platforms
* Coaching and Mentoring schemes
* Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits
** At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like
*** An extra days’ leave for each year you work, up to 33 days
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Hybrid working
* Free onsite parking at our modern HQ in Southampton
* We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances
* Eyecare Vouchers
* OS Explorers Nursery discount
* Cycle to Work scheme
* We believe that as a company we should give back wherever we can, so we give you 1 day a year to volunteer for charities that are important to you, as well as offering a match funding scheme
** Location
* * OSHQ is based in Southampton, Hampshire but at OS we embrace a hybrid working model and provide flexibility to work from our fantastic offices in Southampton or from home. Thisrole is within our Service Desk Team which requires in-person at OSHQ fulltime during the 1st month of training. You will also therefore be required to work in the office on a regular basis, with the ability to work flexibility, around business needs.
** Security
* * OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.
** Closing date:
** Thursday 12th March 2026
** Successful application Interview Process is as follows:
*** Stage 1 – Competency based interview at OSHQ & Personality Questionnaire
* Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at Ordnance Survey Head office and expected Week commencing 16th March 2026.Unfortunately, we…