Service Desk Manager

My client is a leading provider of data centre and cloud services, delivering innovative IT solutions to a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Service Desk Manager to lead and manage the Service Desk team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of support services to our clients, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement within the team. The Service Desk Manager will play a key role in maintaining our service quality standards and enhancing the overall client experience. Key Responsibilities: * Team Leadership & Management: * Lead, mentor, and manage the Service Desk team, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to deliver excellent service. * Conduct regular performance reviews, set objectives, and support the professional development of team members. * Manage team workload, ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet service demands. * Service Delivery: * Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Service Desk, ensuring timely and effective resolution of client issues. * Monitor and manage Service Desk performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs). * Implement and maintain best practices for incident, problem, and request management in line with ITIL standards. * Customer Satisfaction: * Act as the primary point of escalation for client issues, ensuring prompt and effective resolution. * Continuous Improvement: * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery, reduce incident volume, and improve customer satisfaction. * Lead root cause analysis for major incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. * Technology & Tools Management: * Ensure the Service Desk is utilizing the latest tools and technologies to maximize efficiency and service quality. * Oversee the configuration and management of the Service Desk ticketing system. Qualifications & Experience: * Proven experience in a Service Desk Manager role, preferably within a data centre, cloud services, or IT services environment. * Strong knowledge of ITIL practices and experience implementing ITIL-based processes. * Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. * Experience with Service Desk or ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.). * Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, HDI) are highly desirable. Benefits: * Life Assurance (4 X final salary) * Private health Cover (requires pension scheme membership) * Critical Illness cover (1 x salary) * 33 days holiday * Pension Scheme 5% contribution payable by Employee and 5% contribution by Employer Please apply now for an immediate interview