Bath Spa University
IT Service Desk Analyst ( Fixed Term Contract)
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Application Deadline: 11 September 2026
Department: IT
Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park
Compensation: Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum
Description
We are currently seeking an IT Service Desk Analyst to provide specialist technical support to staff and students of the University as part of the IT Service Desk team. The University’s endpoint environment comprises approximately 50% Apple and 50% PC platforms.
About the Role
Within this role you will provide first-line support for hardware and software issues, ensuring a high standard of service delivery. You will be the routine contact point for IT support, troubleshooting and resolving straightforward issues while escalating complex cases as needed. Responsibilities include:
- Documenting service requests
- Assisting with diagnostics
- Testing solutions
- Maintaining IT systems
You'll collaborate with wider IT teams, contribute to the IT support knowledge base, and support staff with digital technologies.
About You
- A patient, empathetic, and customer-focused approach to first-line problem-solving.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, policies and procedures.
- Experience of supporting Windows, macOS, mobile, Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
- Experience in an IT support role in a high-volume public-sector environment.
- Knowledge of working with Service Desk systems (remote access, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, ticketing systems, Entra).
- Understanding of security best practices (MFA, OTP, data protection, device security).
- ITIL Foundation certification and/or experience in an ITIL environment and/or CompTIA A+.
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For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade
Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Contract Details
- This role is offered on a Fixed Term Contract which ends on the 15/12/2026.
- As of April 2024, due to changes in the UK’s sponsorship threshold, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Therefore, your application will automatically be rejected if the salary falls beneath this threshold.
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Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including:
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement.
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here.
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling.
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work.
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy-to-use app.
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: Rewards and Benefits
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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