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More About Your RoleWe aim to assist Places Leisure in delivering outstanding service to both customers and colleagues. This involves supplying and supporting cutting-edge technology to enable our centers to promote Active Places and Healthy People.
As a First Line Technology Support Agent, your role entails offering technical assistance to our staff, ensuring the seamless operation of our systems, and addressing any software or hardware issues they may face.
This full-time position requires managing incoming requests and offering remote and on-site IT assistance from the Central Support Office as needed.
More About YouFor more information, please see the Job Description attached.
As our ideal candidate should bring previous experience in a comparable role, demonstrating proficiency with Leisure Management Systems or CRM systems. A proactive attitude is essential, exemplified through enthusiasm for change and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will have a understanding of Leisure Operations is crucial, coupled with analytical and inquisitive traits, showcasing a keen attention to detail and the ability to comprehend the broader context.
Additionally, interpersonal skills are necessary for providing support and guidance to colleagues, adapting communication styles for different audiences. Effective time management and prioritisation skills are imperative, along with a proactive and pragmatic approach to challenges, demonstrating a willingness to take responsibility and seek solutions.
BenefitsWe are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working
• Up to 2% annual bonus for all employees
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.