Information Technology Service Delivery Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned company is seeking a Service Operations Manager to lead IT services in Birmingham. This hybrid role involves ensuring service reliability while managing support teams and vendor relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ITSM and operational excellence, with excellent communication skills to foster collaboration.

Benefits

Performance related bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Agile working opportunities

Extensive learning and development

Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave

Extra holiday for birthday

Health and wellbeing support

Rewards for long service milestones

Staff discount on webshop

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Service Operations Management.
• Strong understanding of IT services complexities.
• Experience managing third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily IT operations and ensure service excellence.
• Lead the 1st and 2nd Line Support teams.
• Manage incidents and monitor service performance.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Education

Experience in IT Service Management

Experience with ITSM Toolsets

Tools

Ivanti Neurons

Job description

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Client:

Rexel UK Ltd

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Service Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our IT Services. This is a permanent, hybrid opportunity with 1-2 days spent collaborating in our offices near Birmingham Airport.

This pivotal role will ensure the availability and reliability of all IT systems while setting the direction for our 1st and 2nd Line Support functions.

If you are passionate about service excellence and have a proven track record in IT operations management, we want to hear from you!

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will need proven experience in a related field, which provides a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of IT services. You will need experience in Service Operations Management, demonstrating a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in delivering high-quality IT support.

Your expertise with IT Service Management Toolsets will be crucial, as you will leverage these tools to enhance service delivery and performance. A strong background in managing third-party vendors and service providers is essential, as collaboration with external partners is a key aspect of this role.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital, enabling you to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and foster strong relationships. You should possess strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges, allowing you to navigate obstacles and drive continuous improvement.

Additionally, negotiation and conflict resolution skills will empower you to address issues effectively and maintain positive working relationships.

Key focus areas:

• Direct Management: Lead the 1st and 2nd Line Support teams, focusing on resource management, service level monitoring, and maintaining key performance indicators.
• Incident Management: Manage both standard and major incidents effectively, ensuring timely communication, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Leadership and Coaching: Provide feedback and support to team members through performance management practices, fostering skill development and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Measure the effectiveness of IT services using the ITSM Toolset (Ivanti Neurons), focusing on customer satisfaction and productivity.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met and proactively managed.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor IT expenditure, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage changes impacting service operations costs.
• Change Management: Lead IT change initiatives, aligning them with organizational objectives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and service continuity.
• Asset Management: Oversee joiners, movers, leavers, client hardware and software processes, software licensing controls, and compliance auditing.

Behaviours set for success:

• Collaboration: Build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Accountability: Take action and address obstacles to meet commitments.
• Customer Focus: Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Results Driven: Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.

Benefits of a career with Rexel:

• Performance related bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – with more for long service
• Private medical insurance
• Competitive enhanced family leave benefits
• Agile working opportunities
• Extensive learning and development opportunities from day one
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• An additional day's holiday for your birthday after completing one year of service
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing support programme
• Fantastic rewards for long service key milestones
• Staff discount on our webshop!

At Rexel, we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences.

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.