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    IT Service Desk Manager in Cardiff - Artis Recruitment

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    IT Service Desk Manager required by our market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based in Cardiff. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of 10 Service Desk Engineers across 3 sites in the UK supporting close to 1,000 users.

    This role will be split between management (75%) and hands-on support (25%). The IT Service Desk Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, managing service delivery, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the service desk function.

    Main Responsibilities:

    Management

    • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 service desk engineers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure high performance and professional development.
    • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including ticket management, prioritisation, and resolution of IT support requests and incidents.
    • Develop and implement service desk policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize service delivery and ensure adherence to ITIL processes.
    • Coordinate with other IT teams and departments to escalate and resolve complex technical issues and ensure timely resolution of service disruptions.
    • Manage service desk staffing levels, schedules, and workload allocation to ensure adequate coverage during operating hours (7am-6pm, Monday to Friday).
    • Handle escalated user inquiries and complaints, resolving issues promptly and effectively to maintain positive relationships with internal users.

    Hands-on/Technical

    • Provide technical expertise and support to service desk engineers, assisting with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and escalation management as needed.
    • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in IT service management to enhance service desk capabilities and effectiveness.
    • Assist in the development and implementation of IT service management tools, systems, and processes to streamline operations and improve service quality.
    • Collaborate with other IT teams on projects and initiatives, contributing technical expertise and insights to support successful project delivery.

    Required Background:

    • Degree or similar in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
    • Considerable experience in IT service desk management, preferably within a professional services environment.
    • Proven leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams of technical professionals.
    • Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, principles, and best practices, with ITIL certification preferred.
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal users, stakeholders, and senior management.
    • Solid technical background with expertise in Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Office 365, and IT service management tools.
    • Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
    • Flexibility to provide occasional out of hours support and cover during extended business hours as needed.

    This fantastic role comes with a basic annual salary of £37,500-40,000 p/a and is accompanied with 25 days holiday (Plus bank holidays & your birthday off), death in service equivalent to twice annual salary, pension scheme, hybrid working and professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role) plus many more.



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