6 Help Desk jobs in the United Kingdom

Help Desk Manager

Northampton - Hybrid - 3 days a week

50,000 - 55,000 / 6 Month FTC

Our client is a market leading digital brand, reshaping the industry through innovation and digital transformation. They are seeking a Help Desk Manager to oversee 1st and 2nd line support, manage escalations, and ensure seamless knowledge transfer and service readiness.

You'll need to be from a helpdesk management background with proven experience in service transitions, ITIL frameworks, and stakeholder engagement. Having experience on transitioning IT support services is a bonus.

We're looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Proven experience working as a Help Desk Manager
• Strong knowledge of ITIL and ITSM best practice
• Experience of migrating a help desk is a bonus

If the above sounds of interest please apply for more information

Are you a customer service professional with a calm and helpful demeanor? Randstad is looking for a dedicated Help Desk & Switchboard Operator to join the busy and friendly team at 2Gether Support Solutions. This is a temporary role that offers a unique opportunity to play a key part in the smooth running of hospitals across East Kent.

As a Help Desk & Switchboard Operator, you will be the first point of contact for staff, patients, and visitors. You'll perform a vital role in providing professional and timely services in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling Communications: Receiving, directing, and managing all incoming calls, including emergency and alarm calls, in line with NHS policies.

• Operating Systems: Managing paging systems, issuing pagers to staff, and maintaining telephone records and on-call rosters.

• Providing Support: Receiving help desk calls, dispatching jobs to relevant departments, arranging non-patient transport, and reporting system failures.

• Customer Service: Liaising with various hospital departments and providing a helpful and professional service to everyone you interact with.

• Position: Help Desk and Switchboard Operator

• Hourly Rate: 12.60

• Contract: 6+ months, with weekly pay through Randstad

• Hours: This is a full-time, 24/7 rota , including night and weekend shifts. Flexibility is essential.

• Location: East Kent hospitals

We are looking for someone with a flexible and can-do attitude who is committed to providing excellent customer service.

• Experience: Previous help desk or switchboard experience is a significant advantage.

• Skills: You must have strong communication skills, excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Office), and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

• Temperament: You are able to handle emergency and high-pressure situations with a professional and calm approach.

• Knowledge: Knowledge of the local area and common medical terminology is a plus.

• Transport: Access to your own transport is an advantage due to the location of the hospital.

• Training & Development: All necessary training will be provided, with opportunities for further development.

• Exclusive Benefits: Access to great discounts with top high street retailers and our Employee Assistance Programme.

• Career Opportunities: This role provides long-term work opportunities and competitive pay.

If you are a proactive and reliable individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply now!

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

T he Role and Department

As a Department, the Student Enrichment Directorate is striving to play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and transforming a Wider Student Experience that is as impactful as anything in the world. We remain steadfast in our core commitment to accelerating the growth of far-reaching and market-leading programmes across performance , participation and community outreach, whilst fostering a culture that safeguards academic excellence . We are guided by the belief that an investment in the Wider Student Experience is ultimately an investment in the quality of graduates that the University produces and are motivated by the opportunity to engage and inspire the next generation of talent. In doing so, we feel confident that we are making a positive contribution to the development of rounded, global citizens.

The post holder will be responsible for providing reception services and associated administration of the front-desk, including welcome service, professionally greeting users of the building, providing assistance, directions and information.

The post holder will be required to work weekends and evenings. Hours will be allocated as part of a rota but will typically be 8.30-16.30 or 14.20-22.30 during term time and 8.30-16.30 or 10.30-18.30 outside if term. Outside of term the successful candidate will be required to be flexible to cover mid-week evening shifts as and when required. A uniform will be provided.

Who to contact for more information

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, Laura Green () would be happy to speak to you.

Your new company
You will be joining this organisation's team as a Help Desk Administrator to support one of the members' absence until December.
Work Pattern: Hybrid After training
35hrs a week shifts: 7:00-15:00, 9:00-17:00, 11:00-19:00Temp Duration:
3 months
Your new role
You will be assisting the team with the following administrative duties:

• First point of contact for all customers/teams requiring support to raise a job.
• Oversee day-to-day operations for the estates helpdesk via a bespoke facilities system.
• Analyse system data to track job processes, reports, stats etc.
• Regularly report on the status of jobs to customers, finance and facilities managers.
• Administration work: create orders, close competed work, process invoices and maintain filing system.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong administrative experience within a help desk role or facilities coordinator position is preferred.
• Ability to be flexible with cover and shift patterns if required.
• Strong customer service background.
• Excellent phone manner.
• Detail orientated.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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