At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.  

More about the team

The Service Support team are the foundation of the IT function, responsible for delivering a high-quality front of house IT service that continuously improves the customer experience.  This is an exciting time to join a growing business function and join an area which is responsible for the continually improving the delivery of IT services and performance. 

More about your role 

Reporting to the Service Desk Manager, you will play a key role in providing technical support to end users and resolving any IT issues which may arise. You will possess a positive attitude and be comfortable liaising with stakeholders across the wider business. This will be done over the phone, online or face to face. You will also adhere to policies and procedures as well as security protocols to ensure compliance and protect sensitive data.

In addition, you will accurately maintain documentation of incidents and solutions to facilitate efficient problem solving and knowledge sharing.

The working shifts are for this role are either 8am to 4pm or 9am – 5pm. This role has a provisional start date of 28th July 2025.

This role will require a basic DBS.

More about you 

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in a Service Desk role. You will be comfortable dealing with stakeholders at varying levels of experience and be able to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.

Experience & Skills

• Experience of performing a Service Desk role,
• Knowledge of MS Products including O365,
• Excellent communication skills,
• Analytical and problem solving skills,
• Stakeholder engagement.

The benefits  

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. 

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: 

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.