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Reports to ServiceNow Manager
The Role
- To provide ongoing configuration and development of ServiceNow as the key Service Management software tool for CDL.
- To liaise with colleagues who have administrative roles/administrative access to ServiceNow in the use and configuration of the system.
- To deliver solutions to fulfil departmental and corporate requirements for process and service improvements using ServiceNow.
- To support internal and external users of ServiceNow via the core system and the portal.
- To schedule and carry out administrative tasks to maintain the ServiceNow instances.
Position in Organisation
- Reports to ServiceNow Manager
- Direct contact with internal and external customers for ServiceNow system incidents and requests.
- Provide advice to internal customers at all levels, and offer assistance as required in the use of ServiceNow.
About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
We have built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.
Key Responsibilities
- General support, administration and maintenance of ServiceNow platform and associated applications.
- Assisting with, and playing a key role in ServiceNow application and platform upgrades.
- Development of ServiceNow catalog items and user administration.
- Dashboard creation, reporting and trending in ServiceNow.
- Creating and configuring ServiceNow business roles, UI policies, UI Actions and ACLs including advanced scripting of each.
- Using web services, email and other relevant technology to integrate tools with the ServiceNow platform.
- Report to management and other stakeholders. Contribute to review meetings.
- Liaise with ServiceNow in supporting the system.
- Communication – Ensure effective communication with project managers, other product managers and development managers/team leaders regarding the product development process, plus effective communication across teams, dissemination of information from & to management.
- Technical Knowledge – Maintain knowledge of future developments to the ServiceNow system
- Individual Development – Take ownership of personal development
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- GCSEs with minimum Grade A-C in maths and English (or equivalent)
- Minimum ‘A’ Level or equivalent HNC or HND in relevant subject. Degree level desirable.
- Computer literate and experienced user of MS Outlook, Word & Excel.
- ServiceNow System Administration course completion desirable
- ITIL Foundations course completion desirable
- Communication skills – experience of communicating with clients, line management and all staff to a senior level
- Experience in problem solving, developing solutions and testing.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working (2+ Days a Week in the office)
- Flexible hours
- 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
- Top employer for 8th year running
- Excellent training and development platform
- Opportunities for career progression
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.
- Life and health assurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Established Recognition Award System
- Great Parental Benefits
- Diversity and Inclusion network
- Pension scheme
- Community projects and volunteer days
- Refer a friend bonus
Campus Benefits:
- On-site free parking
- Open plan modern offices
- Quiet Spaces are also available
- Shuttle bus to and from the station
- Subsidised restaurant
- Games room and chill out zone
- Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
- Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!
- Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shower and dry rooms
Diversity and inclusion
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
About CDL Software
The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.
