Job Title: Deskside Support Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: Up to £34,000
Benefits: Private Medical, Pension, 25 days annual leave, Gym Membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
Office Location/Working Policy: Office based - Exeter
Working Hours:
What to wear: Smart casual
The Role
As a Deskside Support Analyst, you will be part of the Service Operations team, providing face-to-face and on-site technical support to end users. You will act as a key point of contact for resolving hardware, software, and access-related issues, ensuring a high-quality user experience in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment. This role requires strong technical capability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive, customer-focused approach to problem resolution, operating in line with ITIL best practices.
Role Responsibilities
Provide deskside and on-site technical support to users, resolving incidents and service requests logged via ServiceNow or other approved channels
Perform hands-on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues related to desktops, laptops, peripherals, mobile devices, and meeting room technology
Support Microsoft operating systems, Active Directory / Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Cloud services (including Azure)
Manage user account administration, including account creation, access provisioning, group membership, and password resets using Active Directory / Entra ID
Install, configure, upgrade, and replace end-user hardware and software in accordance with standard operating procedures
Escalate complex or unresolved issues to second- or third-line support teams while maintaining ownership and clear communication with the user
Ensure all incidents and service requests are accurately logged, prioritised, and resolved within agreed service level agreements (SLAs)
Follow documented technical procedures, security standards, and knowledge base articles to ensure consistent service delivery
Support security and compliance requirements, including endpoint protection, patching, and secure device handling
Collaborate with service desk, infrastructure, and security teams to support continuous service improvement
Participate in shift-based or on-call rotations where required to support business operational needs
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Strong working knowledge of current and previous versions of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
Hands-on experience providing deskside or on-site end-user support in a corporate or enterprise environment
Experience using ServiceNow or similar IT Service Management (ITSM) tools
Solid understanding of Active Directory / Entra ID administration and troubleshooting
Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and end-user support
Familiarity with Microsoft Cloud technologies, including Azure, is desirable
Understanding of ITIL service management principles and best practices
Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage confidently with users at all levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-driven mindset
Experience working in a managed service provider (MSP), MSSP, or security-focused environment is advantageous but not essential
The Interview Process
Screening call: Phone call with our recruitment team to assess your suitability for the role, but also if the role is right for you
First interview: Video call over MS Teams with Hiring Manager & Team Leader
Second interview: Site based with the Hiring Manager
About Acora
Acora are a progressive full-stack full-service business technology services partner, built for the AI era. Combining the capabilities of a Managed Service Provider (MSP), Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), IT Consulting, Professional Services and Development company, Acora helps customers achieve breakthrough results - often quicker and at lower risk than they thought possible.
We believe in a better working world, where our customers are confident to fully embrace the AI opportunity and generate economic impact.
Our Values
We're proud to share the values we live by. They're not dusty abstract concepts. Our values define our culture: they act as a promise to our customers and a constant challenge to ourselves, both as individuals and as a team, to be Game-Changers.
#1 BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE
We challenge ourselves to raise our game each day. By embracing a mindset of growth, we continuously strive to improve ourselves, our ways of working, and the service we deliver to our customers.
#2 WE DO WHAT WE SAY
When we make a promise, we follow-through - no excuses. We don't leave anyone hanging or walk away from challenges. Reliable and focused, we value clear communication to build trust and give customers, and colleagues, the confidence they can count on us every time.
#3 TOGETHER WE WIN
Business is the biggest team sport of them all. By communicating well, breaking down silos and staying aligned, we create clarity and focus. Strong relationships, shared goals and commitment make us a winning team – for each other and for our customers.
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To be considered for this position, you must have full rights to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities at Acora
Acora is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race or ethnic origin, gender identity, family situation, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age. We hire our people on the basis of qualifications, merit, skills, and business need.
We are a Level 1 Disability Confident Committed Employer and will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request any reasonable adjustments.
Join us at Acora in creating a workplace where everyone can succeed and make an impact. We look forward to welcoming you to our team