Service Desk Team Leader - Integral Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Service Desk Team Leader

Integral Recruitment Ltd

Job Location : London, UK

Posted on : 16/04/2025 - Valid Till : 28/05/2025

Job Description :

Service Desk Team Leader£40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits including training and certificationsCamden, London, NW1 Key Words: Service Desk Team Leader, Manager, Service Desk Lead, Team Leader, Managed Services, IT Support, MSP, KPI’s, Manager, ITIL.

My client is a small IT managed services company with an excellent reputation, dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support and solutions to their clients. They pride themselves on their customer-first approach and strive for continuous improvement in service delivery.

The Service Desk Team Leader will be responsible for managing a small team of Service Desk Engineers, ensuring high-quality technical support and service delivery. This role will focus on improving operational procedures, overseeing business-as-usual (BAU) tasks, and resolving technical support tickets efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Management:
    • Lead, mentor, and motivate a small team of Service Desk Engineers.
    • Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews to promote team development.
    • Manage team schedules and workloads to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency.
  • Service Delivery Improvement:
    • Develop and implement strategies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
    • Monitor team performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
    • Collaborate with management to establish service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure compliance.
  • Technical Support Oversight:
    • Oversee the resolution of technical support tickets, ensuring timely and effective responses.
    • Provide escalation support for complex technical issues that require advanced troubleshooting.
    • Maintain a knowledge base of common issues and solutions to aid in faster ticket resolution.
  • Business-as-Usual (BAU) Management:
    • Ensure seamless operation of the service desk during business hours.
    • Implement and oversee processes for ticket triage, prioritization, and escalation.
    • Conduct regular reviews of open tickets to ensure follow-up and closure.
  • Client Interaction:
    • Maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a point of contact for service-related inquiries.
    • Gather feedback from clients to continuously improve service offerings.
    • Provide periodic reports to management on service desk performance and client satisfaction.
  • Training and Development:
    • Identify training needs and facilitate ongoing professional development for team members.
    • Conduct onboarding training for new hires within the service desk team.
    • Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members.

    Over To You! The successful Service Desk Team Leader will have;

    • Experience working for a similar sized MSP / IT Managed Services Provider.
    • Strong leadership and team management skills.
    • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and networking concepts.
    • Proven experience in a service desk or technical support role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
    • Strong knowledge of ITIL principles and service desk best practices.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and technical proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-oriented mindset.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
    • IT certifications / qualifications preferred and knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) desirable.

    In return, my client offers a generous basic salary, support and payment for training and certifications, the chance to develop into a senior role in a growing business and the opportunity to work for a company who truly values their staff. Sound interesting and something you would love to be part of? Apply today!

    Integral Recruitment as acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy.

  • Salary : 40000 - 45000

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