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IT Service Desk Agent (1802)

Do you have experience in IT support or customer service? Are you organised, with good administration skills? Are you looking for a busy and varied role in a multi-sited, supportive and exciting environment?

We are looking for an IT Service Desk Agent to act as the first point of contact for day-to-day IT support making sure colleagues across the RSC can work effectively, confidently and with minimal disruption. Working in a busy, multi-sited and complex environment you will coordinate incoming service requests, support starters and leavers, manage equipment allocation and keep accurate records and stock information.

This role is suitable for someone with relevant experience in either IT support or in another area where customer service and service management is critical; it could also work for college/university leavers with good administrative and organisational skills and an interest in IT. As technology evolves so quickly, we are looking for people with a flexible and adaptable approach, as well as an aptitude to learn and develop.

Reporting to the IT Services and Support Manager key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):

• Providing first-line support to colleagues in person, at the IT Hub and across RSC sites and through the IT Service Desk
• Delivering support in a helpful, calm and professional way
• Resolving requests and routing more complex issues to the appropriate specialist
• Maintaining an organised, tidy and welcoming IT Hub and working environment
• Monitoring stock levels and helping to manage supplies of IT kit
• Routine technical support to include password rests and installing approved software and assisting with device set up and user support.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:

• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to explain technical issues in plain language
• Working knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365
• Persistence and sound judgement to follow issues through to resolution or escalate them appropriately
• Confident working with a wide range of colleagues based at various sites across the organisation.
• A reliable, proactive and approach, with the confidence to manage routine tasks independently.

This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will be working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The RSC has a huge range of activities to support work on-stage and off-stage, all of which use IT, which makes it a varied place to work and be exposed to a range of technology in an exciting and unique environment. You will be assisting colleagues across the whole of the RSC, including those who are remote or working internationally, those on any of our sites across Stratford-upon-Avon and our London office. A typical day might be fixing IT issues, moving tickets along the Helpdesk swiftly, helping to set up video links and presentations, or routine maintenance and replacement of computers. One thing is for sure, no two days will ever be the same!

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk

The interviews will be in-person during early August.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

• Artistic/Executive:Executive
• Position Type:Permanent (Full Time)
• Closing Date:26 July 2026
• Salary:£26,000 per annum, plus benefits