Nteractive
IT Operations Specialist
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IT Operations Specialist
IT Operations Specialist
Location: Staines, Surrey (Office-Based)
At Nteractive, we deliver world-class experiences for global brands through events, creative production, and digital innovation. Behind every project is a strong, reliable technology environment that enables our teams to work efficiently, securely, and at scale.
We’re now looking for an IT Operations Specialist to take ownership of day-to-day IT operations and help shape a more proactive, structured, and scalable IT function.
This is a fully office-based role in Staines, so candidates must be within commuting distance.
Responsibilities
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IT Operations & Support
- Manage user onboarding and offboarding, ensuring access, devices, and accounts are correctly provisioned and removed
- Oversee IT asset lifecycle management including procurement, deployment, tracking, maintenance, and disposal
- Manage the IT service desk, ensuring tickets are prioritised, tracked, and resolved in line with SLAs
- Provide second-line support across hardware, software, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint, and internal systems
- Act as escalation point for complex or high-impact technical issues
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Systems & Infrastructure
- Maintain and support core IT systems including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, endpoint management, and SaaS platforms
- Monitor system performance, service trends, and operational risks, proactively resolving or escalating issues
- Support identity and access management processes across the organisation
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Supplier & Process Management
- Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and manage service delivery
- Support procurement activity and third-party service coordination
- Maintain IT documentation, knowledge base articles, and user guidance materials
- Support change management activity, including documentation, impact assessment, and communication
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Continuous Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies, recurring issues, and opportunities for automation
- Improve IT processes, workflows, and user experience
- Contribute to the development of a more structured and scalable IT operating model
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Requirements
- Experience in an IT support, IT operations, or service desk environment
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID, Intune, endpoint management)
- Experience using ITSM or helpdesk systems to manage and resolve tickets
- Understanding of device lifecycle management (procurement through to disposal)
- Familiarity with identity, access management, security, backup, and compliance principles
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate appropriately
- Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- A proactive mindset with a focus on improving processes and service delivery
Desirable
- Experience with PowerShell, automation, or workflow optimisation tools
- Exposure to SaaS management, systems integrations, or frameworks such as ISO27001
- Experience working with external suppliers or managed service providers
Personal Competencies
- Structured, methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities
- Strong prioritisation and workload management skills
- Clear communicator with strong stakeholder awareness
- Takes ownership and sees tasks through to completion
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
- Focused on improving processes, documentation, and user experience
Other Requirements
- This is a fully office-based role in Staines (parking available)
- Must be within commuting distance of the office
- Minimum 25MB download / 2MB upload broadband speed (for occasional remote working if required)
Why you'll love working here
- Be the go-to IT operations expert in a business where technology genuinely enables global delivery
- Take ownership of a broad, hands-on role across systems, support, and infrastructure
- Help shape a more proactive, modern IT function rather than just keeping things running
- Work closely with teams across a fast-paced, creative, international business
- See the direct impact of your work on day-to-day operations across the organisation
- Join a collaborative environment where ideas for improvement are encouraged and acted on
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Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
- Private Medical Insurance & Cash Plan
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Wellbeing & Inclusion initiatives (including EAP access)
- Birthday Day Off
- Summer Hours
- Volunteering Day
- Rewards & Recognition incentives
- Generous Talent Referral Scheme
About Us
We are Experience Architects with an ambition to cultivate client trust and brand value. We are a people-first agency where our passion and boundless collaboration combine to deliver excellence for our clients. We are commercially aware and drive value for our clients and Nteractive by seeking efficiencies and cost effectiveness without compromising the creative vision. We are forward-thinking and constantly pushing ahead for ourselves and our clients.
We are specialists in the technology sector. We create incredible live brand experiences – the sort that really make a difference. Experiential marketing campaigns, product launches, conferences, incentive programmes, exhibitions, VIP experiences, store launches, hospitality programmes, digital campaigns, brand films, internal communications programmes, and much more.
Our Commitment
We eagerly seek individuals who bring diversity of background, experience, and thought to create an engaging work environment, foster innovation, and better understand and meet the needs of our users. We encourage people from underrepresented and/or marginalized backgrounds, including BIPOC, LatinX, LGBTQ+, women, and people with disabilities, to apply.
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