IT Support Analyst - MID07668 in Kilmarnock

We are looking for a bright, customer focused talent to join our Service Desk team. Although previous experience in this role is desirable, what we really want is someone with a basic understanding of IT, a willingness to learn fast and an excellent way with people. We will provide any training that is needed to bring you up to speed technically if required.

You will be the first port of call for Council and school staff who are having problems with IT hardware and software. We will expect you to understand and help our staff get back up and running quickly with whatever technology they are struggling with.

The role will be part of a rota providing Service Desk cover between 8am and 5pm, Wednesday to Friday. The Council is a flexible employer and will consider flexible working requests from applicants. This role can either be undertaken onsite or by a mixture of home and onsite working by agreement with your manager. If you would like to work from home, we will provide you with all the equipment that you will need but you must have a suitable place to work and a suitable broadband connection.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

• A good level of IT literacy in core digital technologies including Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Office and wireless networks.
• Previous experience working in either an ICT support or customer service role, holding either a Scottish National Certificate (SNC) in Information Technology or similar qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• A CCA (Customer Contact Association) Certificate/Diploma or a CSP (Customer Service Professional) or similar qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Jobholders must also hold a current driving licence.

Desirable:

• ITIL Foundation Qualification
• Customer care experience

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 6th September

INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th September

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £30,619.22 per annum.

Requirements:

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you.

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to discuss with a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.