Service Desk Manager

Location Leicester
Discipline: Connect IT, Software Development
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE
Contact name: Luke Hodges

Contact email: Luke@connectgroup.ai
Published: about 22 hours ago

Service Desk Manager
Location:Leicester (Full-time office-based)
Salary:£50,000–£55,000 (depending on experience)

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for IT service management and team growth? We’re representing an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that’s reimagining how Managed Service Providers operate.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of a critical function, build and develop a high-performing team, and make a significant impact in a forward-thinking business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Team Leadership:

  • Manage and mentor a team of Service Desk Technicians.

  • Drive recruitment and onboarding as the team grows.

  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Training & Development:

  • Provide tailored training to new and existing team members.

  • Develop knowledge bases and troubleshooting guides to support team success.

Service Desk Operations:

  • Oversee incident and service request handling to meet SLA targets.

  • Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, leveraging up to 3rd-line expertise.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Enhance processes, including incident management and ticket workflows.

  • Monitor and report on KPIs like resolution times and customer satisfaction.

Collaboration:

  • Build strong connections with teams across locations, including occasional travel to London.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking an experienced Service Desk Manager who brings:

  • A proven track record in leading technical support teams, ideally in an MSP environment.

  • Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365.

  • Experience with PSA systems (e.g., Halo PSA, ConnectWise) and ITSM tools.

  • A proactive, organised approach with excellent leadership and communication skills.

  • Resilience, a can-do attitude, and a good sense of humour under pressure.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead a growing service desk team in Leicester, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now or reach out to Luke Hodges at Connect Group Recruitment to learn more about this opportunity.