Provide the highest standard of first line support for IT services to staff and students at Kings’ College London
Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction and a personalised service
Handle frontline queries from various sources including email, self-service, and telephone
Work closely with colleagues in King’s and other key stakeholders
Use the Service Management toolset to record service requests and incidents
Achieve defined service performance KPIs
Maintain a high percentage of First Contact Resolution, request fulfilment, and problem-solving using various diagnostic tools
Support customers and handle escalations in-line with King’s Service Centre’s policies and procedures
Participate in a comprehensive 4-week, 40-hour training program
Requirements
Experience in a Service Desk environment **(D)** or customer service role **(D)**
Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, interacts appropriately with our customers, at all times remaining calm and courteous while working to resolve incidents and queries **(E)**
Ability to adapt quickly to changing technologies and processes **(E)**
Strong problem-solving skills **(E)**
An interest in IT, with a desire to expand knowledge **(E)**
Experience in IT **(D)**
Effective time management skills; with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising tasks according to fluctuating workloads** (E)**
ITIL Foundation v4 **(D)**
Full Driving Licence **(D)** or the ability to get to the Quintrell Downs located office within 60 minutes, using public transport or other means **(E)**
Benefits
We are an inclusive and welcoming employer that encourages a wide range of applicants. We embrace diversity and want everyone to be able to bring their whole selves to work and succeed.****
Hybrid Working - Minimum of 5 days per month in the office
10% Performance related bonus
30 Days holiday and maximum of 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
Sick pay
4 Discretionary Christmas Closure Days
Contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance cover
Service time - 3 Volunteer days per year
Free onsite parking & Bike racks
Annual leave purchase scheme - up to a maximum of 10 days (subject to national minimum wage requirements)
Student Discount (access to Totum, Unidays & Student Beans)
CycleScheme
TechScheme
Opportunities for formal training and professional certification
Free access to Linkedin Learning
Free access to Future Learn short courses
Potential for internal promotion and advancement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Service Desk experiencecustomer service experienceproblem-solvingFirst Contact Resolutionrequest fulfilmentdiagnostic toolsIT experiencetime management
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsadaptabilitycalmness under pressure