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The Desktop Support Assistant - Apprentice will support the Europe & Asia User Experience team in delivering high-quality desktop, mobile, audio/visual, and user support services to attorneys and professional staff in the London office.

This role is designed as a structured development opportunity, combining hands-on experience with formal apprenticeship learning. The apprentice will assist with onboarding, meeting room support, floor walks, Tech Bar initiatives, ticket triage, and day-to-day technology support, while developing technical and professional skills within a fast-paced professional services environment.

The Apprentice will complete a Level 3 ICT Apprenticeship, providing a strong foundation and head start in their career in IT. This will be a fixed-term position for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Please note, applications will close on 3 July 2026.

What you will do:

• Provide first-line support for desktop, mobile device, collaboration, and meeting room technology issues.

• Support users through walk-up assistance, Tech Bars, floor walks, and onboarding activities.

• Assist with laptop imaging, equipment setup, user onboarding, and hardware deployment.

• Support meeting room and AV technologies including Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, wireless presentation systems, and hybrid meeting tools.

• Assist with troubleshooting Microsoft 365 applications, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, VPN, and mobility services.

• Monitor and update tickets within the ServiceNow platform to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.

• Assist with hardware inventory management, equipment preparation, and desk setups.

• Support rollout and adoption activities for new workplace technologies and AI-enabled tools.

• Document user guidance and technical steps in clear, user-friendly language.

• Collaborate with other IT teams and vendors as required.

• Deliver a high standard of customer service and professionalism when supporting users.

• Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Who you are:

• Have a minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths

• Enthusiastic about building a career in Information Technology.

• Willing to learn new technologies and ways of working.

• Professional, approachable, and customer-focused.

• Strong interest in technology and IT support.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Strong customer service mindset.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 desirable.

• Interest in collaboration technologies, AV systems, and modern workplace tools.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for a Level 3 Apprenticeship in England

Apprenticeship programme:

• The role will follow a structured apprenticeship programme. As this is an apprenticeship, the role will be based on 80% working hours and 20% off the job learning time.

• This will be a 19-month fixed-term contract based on the duration of the apprenticeship.

• The apprentice will work within the Europe & Asia User Experience team under a defined development and mentorship plan.