Hybrid Support Specialist

Posted 3 weeks ago

Apply now

About the role

  • Respond to support tickets via Intercom with clarity, empathy, and urgency—supporting apprentices, employers, and internal teams.
  • Confidently investigate user-reported issues by impersonating users, replicating scenarios, and following structured troubleshooting guides.
  • Accurately document findings and next steps in clear, well-structured technical tickets in line with internal guidelines.
  • Build trust and maintain strong communication with customers, handling sensitive or escalated issues with professionalism.
  • Demonstrate strong comprehension skills—accurately read, interpret, and respond to complex or unclear requests.
  • Handle complaints and challenging conversations with care, aiming for effective and fair resolution.
  • Manage and prioritise a high volume of tickets, balancing efficiency with accuracy and tone.
  • Confidently push back on stakeholders when necessary, with a clear, respectful approach.
  • Act as a role model in the team—setting a standard for tone of voice, responsiveness, accountability, and support quality.
  • Become a product expert, deepening your understanding of all features and use cases and keep up to date with product releases and adjust support approaches accordingly.
  • Proactively share feedback and ideas to improve the customer experience and internal workflows using data driven approach
  • Contribute to and maintain high-quality support documentation and help content written in Plain English.
  • Work cross-functionally with product, operations, and training teams to resolve complex issues at the root.

Requirements

  • Proven 2+ years experience with at least 1 year experience in a tech specialist role in customer support, client service, or helpdesk — ideally within education, training, or a tech-enabled environment.
  • Strong background in client communication, with the ability to build trust and manage expectations effectively.
  • Excellent written communication—fluent in Plain English, with the ability to explain complex or sensitive topics clearly.
  • Strong interest in technology enabled products
  • Strong reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing high ticket volumes while maintaining service standards.
  • Confidence and professionalism when handling complaints, escalations, and stakeholder interactions.
  • A proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment with frequent product updates and evolving team responsibilities.
  • A team player who can influence others positively and help raise the bar for support quality.
  • Experience with Intercom or similar customer support platforms

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Support Specialist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

Report this job

See something inaccurate? Let us know and we'll update the listing.

Report job