Workplace Specialist

Leonardo; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge flexi-days

Pension up to 15%

Mental health support

Online learning access

Hybrid working

Referral bonus

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Job summary

Leonardo UK seeks a Workplace Specialist to support digital workplace services across an assigned hub, providing hands-on EUC and AV support, and liaising with third-party teams to ensure a unified frontline service. The role is site-based with occasional travel within the hub, and requires ITSM, ITIL, and AV expertise along with strong governance and incident-management skills.

You will help maintain site-based infrastructure, assist with DS projects, and ensure JML processes and asset

Qualifications

• Experience supporting End User Computing (EUC) solutions, including AV technologies.
• Knowledge of on-premise software, tooling, and infrastructure support.
• Ability to assess business requests and translate them into appropriate technical actions.
• Experience supporting frontline services such as tech bars, VIP support, and specialist tooling.
• Familiarity with IT service management processes and governance controls.
• Experience using ITSM tools such as ServiceNow (SNOW).
• Ability to communicate technical guidance clearly to non-technical users.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills for assets, logistics, and resource supply.
• Demonstrable experience supporting digital workplace or EUC environments.
• Experience working in site-based or hub-based IT service operations.
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
• CompTIA A+ certification.
• M365 Modern Desktop knowledge or certification.
• Experience supporting AV solutions and specialist site-based infrastructure.
• Experience contributing to budget tracking, forecasting, and IBP inputs.

Responsibilities

• Support business escalations for digital workplace services across the assigned hub.
• Provide support for on-premise tooling, software, and infrastructure, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
• Offer guidance and best-practice advice to the business on IT facilities, services, processes, and EUC usage.
• Support end-user computing environments including AV and specialist site-based infrastructure.
• Work collaboratively with third-party support teams to deliver a single, cohesive frontline service.
• Support the onsite delivery of DS operational and BAU projects to ensure business benefits are realised.
• Assess business requests and ensure they are correctly authorised, prioritised, and assigned.
• Approve the supply of end-user computing facilities where authorised, appropriate, and justified.
• Ensure Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) processes are followed and managed for the assigned hub.
• Coordinate the supply of IT resources, including asset allocation and logistics.
• Manage local stock and logistics across hub and satellite sites.
• Support events, Sev0, and major incidents as required.
• Manage incidents and service requests related to infrastructure and services within hub scope.
• Provide support and guidance for new site-or hub-based service demand.
• Support hub-specific software maintenance, deployment, packaging, and support.
• Provide cross-site support across all locations within hub scope.
• Support Hardware Asset Management (HAM) activities.
• Support BCP testing and exercises, including silver command participation.
• Support CE+ compliance activities related to the hub.

Skills

EUC support

AV tech

ServiceNow

ITIL 4

CompTIA A+

M365 Desktop

Budget forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description:

Your Impact

The Workplace Specialist supports digital workplace services across an assigned hub, acting as a key support point for business escalations and onsite service delivery. The role provides hands‑on support and guidance for on‑premise tooling, software, infrastructure, and end‑user computing environments, including AV and specialist site‑based infrastructure such as rig machinery.

Working closely with third‑party support teams, the postholder delivers a unified frontline service to the business and supports the onsite delivery of Digital Solutions (DS) operational projects. The role ensures that site‑based services are delivered consistently, governed effectively, and aligned with business requirements. The position is site‑based, with occasional travel across sites within the hub scope.

What you’ll be doing

• Support business escalations for digital workplace services across the assigned hub
• Provide support for on‑premise tooling, software, and infrastructure, identifying gaps and recommending improvements
• Offer guidance and best‑practice advice to the business on IT facilities, services, processes, and EUC usage
• Support end‑user computing environments including AV and specialist site‑based infrastructure (e.g. rig machinery)
• Work collaboratively with third‑party support teams to deliver a single, cohesive frontline service
• Support the onsite delivery of DS operational and BAU projects to ensure business benefits are realised
• Assess business requests and ensure they are correctly authorised, prioritised, and assigned
• Approve the supply of end‑user computing facilities where authorised, appropriate, and justified
• Ensure Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) processes are followed and managed for the assigned hub
• Coordinate the supply of IT resources, including asset allocation and logistics
• Manage local stock and logistics across hub and satellite sites
• Support events, Sev0, and major incidents as required
• Manage incidents and service requests related to infrastructure and services within hub scope
• Provide support and guidance for new site‑or hub‑based service demand
• Support hub‑specific software maintenance, deployment, packaging, and support
• Provide cross‑site support across all locations within hub scope
• Support Hardware Asset Management (HAM) activities
• Support BCP testing and exercises, including silver command participation
• Support CE+ compliance activities related to the hub

Competencies

• Strong customer‑focused approach to service delivery
• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing workloads effectively
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical capability
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Collaborative team‑focused working style
• High attention to detail and governance compliance
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and continuous improvement opportunities
• Resilient and adaptable in operational and incident‑driven environments

What you’ll bring

• Experience supporting End User Computing (EUC) solutions, including AV technologies
• Knowledge of on‑premise software, tooling, and infrastructure support
• Ability to assess business requests and translate them into appropriate technical actions
• Experience supporting frontline services such as tech bars, VIP support, and specialist tooling
• Familiarity with IT service management processes and governance controls
• Experience using ITSM tools such as ServiceNow (SNOW)
• Ability to communicate technical guidance clearly to non‑technical users
• Strong organisational and coordination skills for assets, logistics, and resource supply
• Demonstrable experience supporting digital workplace or EUC environments
• Experience working in site‑based or hub‑based IT service operations
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification
• CompTIA A+ certification
• M365 Modern Desktop knowledge or certification
• Experience supporting AV solutions and specialist site‑based infrastructure
• Experience contributing to budget tracking, forecasting, and IBP inputs

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade‑based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they’re key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite