Technical Support Advisor 1st Line FTC until March 31st 2027
Department: Service Operations
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea
Compensation: £35,000 - £40,000 / year
Description
Technical Support Advisor 1st/2nd Line
Fixed Term Contract ending 31st March 2026
Based in Shoreham By Sea (Hybrid)
£30- £40,000 depending on experience
(Internal Job Level Reference: Associate)
About Focus Group
Focus Group is a £300m-revenue technology services company backed by Hg Capital, supporting over 30,000 SME customers across the UK with their essential business technology. Following our $1bn valuation in 2024, we're scaling fast - and the people behind our technology are central to everything we do.
The role
We're looking for an experienced IT Technical Support Analyst to join us on a fixed term basis through to the end of March 2027. Based hybrid at our Shoreham office, you'll be joining a strong team of support engineers who are at the heart of delivering technical excellence for our many customers across the UK.
Whether it's a tricky desktop issue or a more complex infrastructure problem, you'll bring sharp troubleshooting instincts and the know-how to see it through to resolution.
Key Responsibilities
What you'll be doing
You'll handle a broad mix of 1st and 2nd line support requests - diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues across desktop hardware and software, Microsoft 365 (Microsoft's cloud-based productivity suite), Intune (Microsoft's device management platform), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and a range of other modern workplace technologies. You'll be methodical, user-focused, and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels of technical confidence.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You'll need solid, hands-on experience in a similar IT support role, with a strong track record of resolving issues efficiently and professionally. Specifically, we're looking for:
- Extensive experience supporting desktop and end-user technologies
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
- Excellent troubleshooting skills - you can diagnose root causes, not just apply quick fixes
- The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively in a busy environment
- A calm, helpful approach and a genuine desire to deliver great service
Why Focus Group?
We're ambitious, growing, and invested in our people. You'll join a team that genuinely collaborates, values doing the right thing, and takes pride in the service it delivers. Even as a fixed term hire, you'll be part of something meaningful - contributing to a business that's redefining managed technology services for thousands of customers across the UK.
Lets connect. Lets grow.
Benefits
- Holiday Allowance - 24 days + bank holidays + birthday leave.
- Hybrid working options - performance depending.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Paid volunteering day * regular charity events.
- Wider company benefits across health, financial wellbeing, Pension etc.
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Technical Support Advisor 1st Line FTC until March 31st 2027 in Shoreham-by-Sea employer: Focus Group
Focus Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your expertise in networking and security will be valued and nurtured. With opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and hands-on project involvement across the UK, you will play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge solutions while enjoying a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
