2nd Line Support Engineer

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2nd Line Support Engineer
Hyde Park, London
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are currently undertaking a group wide digital transformation. We have a cloud first strategy (Azure) and are looking to further leverage Microsoft technologies to support operational efficiencies and our exciting growth plans.
We are now looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer* to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
*Actual role title IT Technical Support Engineer.
The Benefits

  • Salary of £33,666 - £39,187 per annum, depending on experience
  • 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
  • Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
  • Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
  • Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Offices in a beautiful location
    You’ll have the chance to work in the stunning Hyde Park, one of the most iconic and historically rich locations in London while directly contributing to the preservation and enhancement of some of the UK's most visited and cherished public spaces.
    So, if you want to make a tangible difference while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career, we want to hear from you!
    The Role
    You will be responsible for the 2nd line desktop support for numerous sites across our park locations. You will be working on the support and resolution of broad ranging issues across our hardware, software and network technologies. The environment is very much Microsoft/Windows based, so Office 365, Outlook & Exchange, Active Directory, Endpoint, etc.
    There’s a lot going on, with plenty of opportunity to gain in-depth technical experience. You would receive continuous training and development to enable you to progress your skills and your career - lots of opportunity to learn!
    The role will also see you contribute to several key IT projects including our Windows 11 rollout, ongoing cloud migration, and our Cyber Security program.
    About You
    To be considered as our 2nd Line Support Engineer, you will need:
  • Significant experience of 2nd line/desktop support
  • Experience of supporting Microsoft packages (MS Office 365, Endpoint, Exchange, Windows 10 & 11)
  • Strong LAN/WAN and Active Directory skills
  • Degree in IT
  • The ability to work well under pressure to strict deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills and a confident telephone manner
  • Hold a full UK driving licence
    Other organisations may call this role IT Support Engineer, IT Support Analyst, Desktop Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, or Helpdesk Analyst.
    We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
    The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
    So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a 2nd Line Support Engineer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit

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