Description
Based full time in our Chelmsford UK office.
As a Service Desk Analyst, you will act as the first point of contact for customers experiencing software-related issues. Requests are received via phone, email, and web chat, so excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
All enquiries must be accurately logged within the ServiceNow application to ensure cases are effectively tracked and managed. You will be responsible for providing first-line support while working within agreed SLAs.
The role also involves the efficient and timely escalation of issues, keeping customers informed of progress and resolution throughout. You will be expected to identify opportunities to improve the service we provide to our customer base and to consistently represent the company in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1st Line Support to internal and external customers via telephone, email, and web chat.
* Accurately and professionally log all support requests on the ServiceNow system to ensure effective tracking and management.
* Escalate issues requiring further investigation to the Team Leader in a timely manner, ensuring faults are clearly documented to support swift resolution.
* Liaise with colleagues across departments to resolve incidents, maintain clear customer communication, and deliver a positive customer experience.
* Take responsibility for keeping customers fully informed of progress and resolution while building strong customer relationships.
* Increase first-time fixes through effective information sharing and documentation within the staff knowledge base.
* Maintain up-to-date product and software knowledge by following standard processes and procedures and attending relevant internal and external training as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Must have an analytical approach to problem solving.
* Can demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Can communicate technical issues to a non-technical customer.
* Must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision, taking responsibility for completing assigned tasks to the required deadlines.
* The ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload effectively
* Experience in mobile device management would be advantageous
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
At ParentPay Group, we believe that when schools run well, students thrive. That’s why we’ve spent decades building the operating system that supports well‑run schools – a seamless layer of tools, insights, and support that makes school life simpler for teachers, leaders, caterers, parents, and students alike.
From cashless payments and parent engagement to catering management, library systems, and MIS platforms, we connect the everyday parts of education through simple, secure, and connected tools. What began as a way to make school payments easier has grown into Europe’s leading EdTech group – trusted by over 20,000 schools and 9 million users across the UK and Europe.
Every day, our platforms process millions of payments, messages, and data points, quietly working in the background so schools can shine out front. Together, we’re helping schools save time, cut costs, and create more time for learning.
ParentPay Group is more than a collection of brands. We are a group of people dedicated to supporting well‑run schools and giving time back to teachers, parents, caterers, admin staff – and most importantly, to students.