IT Helpdesk Analyst

Mewburn Ellis LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intellectual property firm is looking for an IT Helpdesk Analyst to join their Manchester office. This role involves providing in-person IT support for staff and ensuring smooth technical operations during meetings and events. The ideal candidate will have a background in IT support, strong customer service skills, and familiarity with Office 365 applications. This full-time position requires a passion for IT and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

30 days leave

Interest-free season ticket loan

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Paid day off for charitable endeavours

Discount Voucher Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Workplace ISA

Care concierge

Qualifications

• Experience in an IT/support role, preferably in a professional services or legal environment.
• Knowledge of Office 365 applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated IT support for all staff in the Manchester office.
• Assist in client-facing events and meetings ensuring seamless technical operations.
• Adapt to changing priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer service

IT problem solving

Office 365

MS Teams

SharePoint

Legal software

Job description

Mewburn Ellis is the forward-looking IP firm. 150 years old, but very much with a focus on the future, we are at the top of our profession. We are ‘Top Tier’ in Legal 500, ‘Band 1’ in Chambers & Partners UK, ‘Gold Ranked’ for EPO work and ‘Top Tier’ in IAM Patent 1000 as well as being ‘Recommended’ in MIP IP Stars and WTR. We are proud to have been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal in 2024. Mewburn Ellis is the world’s first Intellectual Property firm to receive this medal, which is the highest rating you can earn in sustainable business practices.

There has never been a more exciting time to work for a firm like Mewburn Ellis. We have seen fee income grow by more than 50% in the last 3 years and have increased our overall headcount, taking us to 350 strong across five offices in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, and Munich. The culture and personality of the firm is ambitious, relaxed and friendly. We are recruiting for a IT Helpdesk Analyst to join our IT team, this role will be based in Manchester. The IT team provide support to all officers in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, and Munich, however the focus of this role will be the Manchester office.

The role

The Helpdesk & Support Analyst in Manchester will provide dedicated, in‑person IT support for all staff in the office, meetings and for client‑facing events. The role is critical for ensuring seamless technical operations, at desks and during meetings. Flexibility to support some events activities outside of standard working hours will be required. You will show a keen interest in delivering customer service, have a passion for IT, and enjoy fixing problems quickly. This role is fully office based 5 days per week.

What’s in it for you?

• 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays)
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Enhanced family leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme
• Paid day off for charitable endeavours
• Discount Voucher Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Workplace ISA
• Care concierge

Our successful growth story is down to our people. And we take the wellbeing of our people seriously offering a huge suite of initiatives to de‑stress, engage and enthuse. We care about wider society too and the communities in which we operate, read about ourForward Community Programme to find out more about how we're giving back.

About you

You will be organised and professional and be comfortable working with pace and have a keen interest in delivering excellent customer service, have a passion for IT and fixing problems quickly. You will ideally have experience working in an IT/support role in a professional services or legal environment and be looking to kick start your career in IT. You will have knowledge of Office 365 & Co‑Pilot applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.), legal applications and software, MS Teams and SharePoint and NetDocuments. Flexible and adaptable, you’ll switch between competing priorities and demands with ease always keeping a cool‑head and a focused approach. As the main IT contact in the office, you will be able to work independently for large amounts of the time, plan and prioritise your work in a reliable and punctual manner. You will be flexible in your approach, the role will require you to support events, video conference hearings and the Helpdesk support rota.

Your career is important to us, and we will invest in you to allow you to develop and grow. If you are excited by the prospect of this role and where a career with Mewburn Ellis could take you, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like more information on the role and a detailed role description, please contact us [e-mail]

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

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