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Senior Second Line Support Technician

The interviews are expected to be held on the 14 May 2026

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe

As part of the Second Line Support Team you will be part of a busy team dealing with requests, incidents and technical change directed to IT Services. You will work with a diverse range of customers, technologies and devices across the University, responding to support requests and finding solutions to IT issues. With a professional approach and excellent customer service and communication skills you will play a key role in ensuring users can access core IT services. 

With experience of providing first and second line support in a busy and diverse IT environment, you will have experience of using and supporting Windows and/or Mac and Linux client operating systems on desktop, laptop, tablet and other mobile devices. You will be responsible for responding to more complex queries, requests and issues. You will be able to work autonomously, managing your own workload and supporting colleagues by providing advice, guidance, mentoring and training as appropriate. 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Drew Smith, IT Operational Lead

Email: D.Smith@leeds.ac.uk

Further Details:
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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Professional Services
School/Institute
IT
Section
IT Operations
Category
Technical Support
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£33,951 to £39,906 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Ongoing
Release Date
Monday 13 April 2026
Closing Date
Sunday 26 April 2026
Interview Date
Thursday 14 May 2026
Reference
CSUIT1847
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