IT Service Delivery Manager

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead Point; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public body based in Gloucestershire is seeking an IT Service Delivery Manager to oversee critical ICT platforms. You will manage service delivery, drive improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to align operational strategies. The position offers competitive remuneration along with excellent benefits, including enhanced maternity leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days + bank holiday

Enhanced maternity leave

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale ICT systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery, performance, and development of critical ICT platforms.
• Drive improvements and ensure systems meet operational needs.
• Oversee SLAs and KPIs across digital policing.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Service governance

Management of ICT systems

Project management

Tools

ITIL

GDPR

Agile

PRINCE2

Job description

IT Service Delivery Manager - Hybrid (Gloucestershire) - £45,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

I'm seeking an IT Service Delivery Manager for a Public body, based in Gloucestershire. They are looking for someone to manage the delivery, performance, and ongoing development of several critical ICT platforms. This is a strategic role where you'll manage service delivery, drive improvements, and ensure systems meet operational and organisational needs.

Benefits:

• 24 days + bank holiday (increases with length of service)
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Local government pension scheme
• Purchase up to 10 days holiday
• Employee wellbeing
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gum
• Blue light discount

Requirements of the IT Service Delivery Manager:

• Act as the primary service owner and decision-maker across critical business systems
• Lead user groups and represent the organisation at regional and national collaboration meetings
• Drive system performance, functionality improvements, and service integration across departments
• Own change governance, risk escalation, and compliance processes
• Liaise with suppliers, delivery teams, and governance functions to align with operational and national strategies
• Oversee SLAs, KPIs, and continuous improvement across the core digital policing ecosystem
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to support training, user adoption, and cultural alignment

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience managing large-scale ICT systems or services in a complex environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and service governance capability
• Excellent understanding of management systems like RMS (Niche), Pronto, or similar
• Familiarity with service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL), GDPR/data protection, and cyber security
• Project management exposure (Agile, PRINCE2)
• Confident leadership skills and ability to represent the organisation externally

If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact Alex directly on [e-mail]

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