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IT Service Desk Team Lead

Nigel Wright Group
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 5 hours
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The client is looking for an IT Service Desk Team Leader to manage daily operations of their support team on a temporary basis for 3 months.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in an IT Service Desk leadership role, ideally in a customer-centric environment, and a strong understanding of ITIL practices.
  • The position requires excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to manage complex issues, and strong leadership qualities to inspire a high-performing team.
  • This role offers a salary of £45,000 per annum and requires candidates to be onsite 5 days a week.
  • Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role and strong customer service skills to ensure a positive user experience.
The RoleMy client is seeking a dynamic, customer-focused IT Service Desk Team Leader to oversee the daily operations of their frontline support team. This role is pivotal in driving a high-performance culture, ensuring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are consistently achieved, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You will coach, develop, and lead a team of Service Desk Analysts while maintaining a hands-on approach to incident and request management.This will be on a 3 month temporary basis initially and will involve being onsite 5 days per week.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Service Desk Analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and customer service.
  • Ensure the team is effectively resourced and schedules are optimised to meet demand.
  • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and team meetings to drive individual and team performance.
  • Provide guidance, support, and escalation assistance to team members on complex issues.
  • Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and senior IT management regarding team performance and incident escalations
Essential for the role
  • Proven experience in an IT Service Desk leadership role, preferably within a target-driven and customer-centric environment.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL practices and service management principles.
  • Experience managing performance against SLAs and driving team productivity.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage complex issues and escalations.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
  • Exceptional customer service skills, with a passion for delivering a positive user experience.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
  • ITIL Foundation certification or higher
  • Hands-on experience using IT Service Management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Freshservice, Zendesk).
  • Technical proficiency across common IT systems and applications (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Active Directory, Windows OS, remote desktop support).
  • Experience driving Knowledge Management and self-service adoption.

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