Digital Workspace Technician

Were looking for Digital Workspace Technicians who will implement manage and continuously improve digital workplace technology while integrating with adjacent IT services. Youll ensure seamless IT support by proactively resolving technical issues taking calls from users resolving incidents and problems within SLA and providing technical advice.

The role also seeks to automate or eliminate repeatable tasks reducing administrative overhead for both workplace operations and the service desk. Youll collaborate with technology teams end-users product managers IT security and compliance ensures alignment with company policies and best practices. A key focus will be leveraging Generative AI (Gen-AI) and automation to optimise workflows enhance collaboration and improve IT support ultimately reducing digital friction and driving better business outcomes.

We value flexible working arrangements so you can choose to work remotely or maybe you live within a commutable distance from one of our offices in Salford Quays Manchester or Haywards Heath West Sussex and want to work in the office occasionally.

Core skills were looking for to succeed in the role:

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve IT issues efficiently.
• Passion for delivering excellent end-user support and experience.
• Works effectively across business functions IT teams and vendors.
• Automation & AI Adoption Understanding of automation scripting (PowerShell Python) and AI-driven IT solutions.
• Change Management & Continuous Improvement Ability to drive service improvements through process optimisation and automation.

Whats involved:

• Youll take calls from users and log analyse triage and prioritise IT incidents problems and changes.
• Youll provide first-line investigation and diagnosis of all incidents and service requests.
• Youll resolve IT issues within agreed SLAs escalating incidents when necessary.
• Youll verify resolutions with users and update records in ITSM platforms
• Youll own and manage all assigned incidents and service requests throughout the lifecycle.
• Youll proactively identify trends in IT issues and escalate recurring problems for service improvement.
• Youll ensure end-user computing environments including hardware/software provisioning are efficient and up to date.
• Youll provide technical advice and support to end-users empowering them to make the most of digital workplace tools.
• Youll identify Gen-AI to enhancements and opportunities in the workplace through knowledge of AI-powered automation virtual assistants and intelligent recommendations.
• Youll support AI-driven Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) tools to track analyse and optimize employee interactions in real time.
• Youll utilise AI for proactive issue detection minimizing downtime and improving technology adoption rates.
• Youll automate experience surveys and sentiment analysis to enhance engagement strategies.
• Youll deploy AI-powered copilots for self-service IT support reducing service desk workload and improving resolution times.
• Youll support and operate the end-user computing environment including endpoint management device provisioning compliance and lifecycle management.
• Youll build configure and deploy desktops laptops and mobile devices for end-users following corporate standards.
• Youll ensure the security efficiency and usability of end-user devices through automation proactive performance tuning and regular updates.
• Youll implement and manage endpoint automation for software deployment security updates patching and policy enforcement.
• Youll maintain and manage operating system images ensuring they meet security performance and compliance standards.
• Youll partner with IT and security teams to enforce compliance with device management policies and regulatory requirements.
• Youll monitor and improve end-user computing infrastructure aligning with business needs technology advancements and security best practices.
• Youll troubleshoot hardware and software issues providing both remote and hands-on support to resolve complex end-user problems.
• Youll oversee device lifecycle management including secure disposal and upgrade planning.
• Youll support device encryption antivirus and other security measures to safeguard corporate assets.
• Youll maintain a knowledge base by documenting technical processes configuration settings and troubleshooting steps.
• Youll proactively monitor IT systems for recurring incidents and work towards long-term resolution strategies.
• Youll ensure correct operation of devices and services minimizing failures and downtime.
• Youll analyse Incident Problem and Change data to identify trends and propose resolutions via Service Improvement Plans (SIPs).
• Youll participate in major incident management processes investigating diagnosing and remediating digital workplace outages.
• Youll provide technical oversight of vendor relationships escalating unresolved issues and managing feature requests known errors and bug fixes.
• Youll support product strategies and roadmaps ensuring alignment with vendor roadmaps and internal IT strategies.
• Youll drive digital workspace technology adoption by enabling employees to work efficiently with minimal digital friction.
• Youll ensure the successful rollout of new technologies with robust change management and training strategies.
• Youll work closely with business teams to align digital workspace initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Youll implement and manage Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs) to enhance user onboarding and continuous learning.
• Youll develop and maintain training materials and best-practice guidelines for digital workspace tools.
• Youll provide training and for other service desk analysts and IT support teams to ensure effective problem resolution and knowledge sharing.
• Youll identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve workforce productivity.
• Youll evaluate and deploy AI-powered Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) tools to enhance digital workspace efficiency.
• Youll support AI adoption strategies that improve employee experience through predictive issue resolution and intelligent assistance.
• Youll comply with the requirements and act in accordance with the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times.
• Youll ensure compliance with Company Policies Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times.
• Youll be part of a 365/24/7 on call rota supporting the business

Experience & Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience managing or supporting IT systems service desk operations or digital workplace technologies.
• Demonstrable experience implementing digital employee experience (DEX) endpoint management analytics and automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Azure AD Intune and AI-powered collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot OpenAI services).
• Experience implementing modern management of endpoint devices (Windows/macOS/Linux mobile devices virtual desktops).
• Familiarity with ITSM platforms and ticketing processes.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes incident/problem/change management frameworks.
• Strong ability to write technical documentation and knowledge base articles.
• Natural curiosity for emerging technologies and their application to IT service delivery.
• Knowledge of FCA requirements (including individual responsibilities in relation to Consumer Duty)

Skills

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve IT issues efficiently.
• Passion for delivering excellent end-user support and experience.
• Works effectively across business functions IT teams and vendors.
• Automation & AI Adoption Understanding of automation scripting (PowerShell Python) and AI-driven IT solutions.
• Change Management & Continuous Improvement Ability to drive service improvements through process optimisation and automation.

Qualifications

Maintain certifications and expertise in Azure technologies (Desirable) including but not limited to:

• AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals (desirable)
• MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (desirable)
• ITIL Foundation V4 (Desirable)
• Agile methodologies and backlog management (e.g. Azure DevOps Jira) (Desirable)
• Knowledge of the UK Insurance industry (desirable)

Behaviours

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• An organised and proactive approach
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• A flexible approach and positive attitude
• Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in cloud architecture automation and platform management.

So if youre up for the challenge and would like to join our vibrant and busy team we want to hear from you today.