Helpdesk Specialist

Job summary

The purpose of the role is to provide IT support to Staff, Students and Lecturers at Istituto Marangoni London. Key purpose of the role: IT Service – support staff, lecturers and students with IT issues and equipment reported through the IT Helpdesk or in person. The Helpdesk Specialist is responsible for maintaining the School's IT equipment, deploying new devices, managing repairs and providing support across both Apple macOS and Windows environments.

Support the administration of Microsoft 365 services, Microsoft Entra  Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. Assist with maintaining the School's IT infrastructure, classroom technology and audio-visual equipment. Remote support to other campuses may occasionally be required. Provide technical support for School events both on-site and remotely. Contribute to improving IT processes through documentation, automation and continuous service improvement.

• Installation, configuration and support of computer hardware, operating systems and applications (Apple macOS and Windows).
• Build, configure and deploy laptops and desktops for new starters, contractors and replacement devices.
• Support the deployment and management of devices using Microsoft Intune, Apple Business Manager and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions.
• Support Microsoft
  365 services including Microsoft
  
  EntraID, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online and One Drive.
• Create, modify and maintain user accounts, access permissions and licences.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and peripheral faults while liaising with third‑party suppliers where required.
• Support wired and wireless networking, printers, classroom technology and meeting room equipment.
• Assist with audio‑visual support for School events, presentations and graduation ceremonies.
• Install, test and evaluate software before deployment to users.
• Assist with maintaining IT asset records, stock levels and equipment lifecycle management.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides and knowledge base articles.
• Assist with simple automation and scripting using Python, Power Shell or Microsoft Power Platform where appropriate.
• Train and guide users, both face‑to‑face and remotely, ensuring a professional, friendly and supportive approach.
• Employ IT best practice and follow School IT policies and security procedures.
• Assist with operating system updates, software deployment and endpoint security.
• Provide support, procedural documentation and relevant reports.
• Prioritise and manage multiple open support requests.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students and third‑party suppliers.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

• Essential Experience supporting Windows and Apple macOS devices.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft
  365 applications.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft
  
  EntraID (Azure AD).
• Familiarity with Mobile Device Management (MDM) or Microsoft Intune.
• Excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi‑Fi).
• Desirable Experience with Apple Business Manager.
• Basic knowledge of Python or Power Shell scripting.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate.
• Knowledge of SharePoint Online.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki networking.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent certification.

Up to £32,000

Istituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 in Milano as ‘Istituto Artistico dell’Abbigliamento Marangoni’ and in 2015 it reaches a special milestone, 80 years of history and success in training the top professionals of Fashion and Design.…