Skills and abilities needed to perform role

• An understanding of the importance of excellent customer service and a “can do” attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to interact confidently with clients and colleagues
• The ability to thrive in a team environment
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• The ability to think logically
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to follow process
• Patience and empathy when dealing with customers and colleagues
• Effective problem-solving skills based on clear reasoning and sound rationale
• Tactful, diplomatic and able to thrive in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work pro-actively, under pressure and independently with minimal direction
• A good understanding of mobile devices, such as Apple smartphones and tablets
• Strong background in Microsoft Office
• Strong background in Windows
• Familiarity and comfort in using web conferencing and collaboration tools and applications such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex etc.

Knowledge and Experience

• IT industry experience
• Microsoft Windows 11
• Active Directory
• CoreView
• Microsoft Exchange
• Office365
• Mimecast
• Microsoft Teams
• Apple Business Manager
• Zoom
• SCCM
• MS AutoPilot
• MS CoPilot
• ITIL Best Practice
• Remote Support Tools
• Incident, Request, Problem and Change Management
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities

• To remain compliant with FCA requirements at all times
• To obtain appropriate approvals to ensure compliance with company policy, procedures and regulatory requirements/rules, with regards to data protection, money laundering, etc.
• To share ideas, best practice and other information within the team
• Ensure that own performance, HR and T&C records are up to date and meet the Company’s requirements
• Maintain accurate records and deal with correspondence appropriately

Professional Qualifications

• Relevant professional IT qualifications
• ITIL Foundation V4

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent