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IT Service Desk Analyst.

IT Operations & Support Full-Time

IT Service Desk Analyst: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role provides 1st line ICT support for around 20,000 SCOTS customers and supports existing and emerging information and communications technology services in Scotland.
  • The Person:The person will provide 1st Line ICT Support to around 20,000 customers, support existing and emerging ICT services, and give technical advice to project teams.
  • Requirements:The role requires 1st Line ICT Support, support for existing and emerging information and communications technology services, and providing technical advice to project teams.

About the role

As an IT Service Desk Analyst, you will be part of a team providing 1st Line ICT Support to around 20,000 customers on the SCOTS platform. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring support for existing and emerging information and communications technology (ICT) services, including providing technical advice to project teams.

The IT Service Desk operates between the hours of 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 15:30 on a Friday. You will be expected to provide cover during these hours on rota basis with a minimum of two days in the office per week. The role will be based in Edinburgh (Saughton House), however some travel between Scottish Government buildings may be required.

Information Support Services Branch (ITSS) is part of the Information & Technology Services (iTECS) Division where staff are in daily contact with SCOTS customers. Our Services include:
 

  • Desktop and mobile support,  
  • IT Service Desk,
  • IT Support for major events and projects,  
  • Implementing and influencing wider iTECS technical and business strategies.

Our mission is to support and improve the delivery of public services in Scotland by enabling our customers to make the most of technology and resources. 

Published August 25, 2026
Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Type Full-Time