Service Desk Analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
We collaborate with a respected company in the insurance sector who is looking for a Service Desk Analyst (1st and 2nd line support) to join them on a 6 month contract initially. There is possibility for extension or permanent progression in the future.
Role: Service Desk Analyst
Location: London - near Aldgate station
Work model – hybrid – 3 days on site and 2 days from home
Daily rate: £230 - £240 (inside IR35)
Contract length: 6 months + extension
Job specification:
- Act as a point of contact and log all incoming calls to the service desk
- Ensure all issues are correctly logged, assigned, and resolved.
- Accurately record the information in the IT service management (ITSM) tool and maintain the Asset Register.
- Ensure that all tickets are assigned to the correct resolver team.
Tech skills:
- Windows OS
- Mac OS X
- Microsoft 365 suite
- M365 Administration
- Microsoft Exchange Administration
- Azure AD (non-Azure AD experience also suitable)
- VOIP & Call Centre software
- ITIL Framework
- ITSM tooling (e.g., Hornbill – is a plus, ServiceNow, Freshdesk, JIRA)
- Mobile devices (iOS & Android)
- Video Conferencing
- Information Security awareness
Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Service Desk Analyst roles across Synapri's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29 - £30 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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