Service Desk Manager

£57,433 per annum, 35 hour working week, on-site Monday-Friday working pattern and other benefits Hays Technology are working in partnership with a large public sector organisation to recruit an IT Service Desk Manager on a permanent basis. Our client is modernising the way they deliver technology services and are looking for a confident, customer-focused, technically experienced IT Service Desk Manager to lead a team of 1st and 2nd Line IT Support staff through this next phase of improvement and innovation. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing team, drive a culture of service excellence, and play a pivotal role in enhancing the IT experience for more than 1,000 colleagues across this organisation. Key responsibilities include: Coaching and developing a skilled team of Service Desk Analysts and Technical Service Engineers. Acting as the senior point of escalation for complex support queries. Embedding a proactive, data-driven approach to service improvement - monitoring key metrics like ticket volumes, resolution times, and customer satisfaction. Supporting the adoption of automation and self-service tools to create efficiencies. Building strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring robust contract management. Ensuring consistent service delivery across multiple sites, including remote and on-site support. In order to apply for the role, you must have the following skills and experience: Proven experience in leading IT support teams - across both 1st and 2nd line - in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. A relevant ITIL qualification, a strong grasp of ITIL service management principles and hands-on experience using service and asset management tools. Strong working knowledge of contract management best-practice. Great communication and coaching skills - someone who can develop others while building a culture of positivity, collaboration, and accountability. A keen eye for service performance data, with the drive to act on trends and implement improvements. Good all-round technical knowledge of end-user support environments - including Microsoft 365, Windows, and networking fundamentals. If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please submit your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)