IT Service Desk Manager

iomart Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Manager to lead and optimize the performance of their IT Service Desk. The successful candidate will drive service improvements, manage a team, and ensure efficient service delivery using Microsoft technologies. Join us to make a significant impact in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading high-performing IT Service Desk teams.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, particularly Azure.
• Experience leveraging Service Desk management platforms for efficiency.
• Strong commercial acumen supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational day-to-day IT Service Desk management.
• Drive SLA adherence and service quality.
• Resolve recurring issues and deliver measurable improvements.
• Coach team leaders to foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft cloud technologies

Service Desk management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring skills

Tools

Service Desk management platforms

Microsoft Azure

Office 365

Microsoft Security

Job description

What you'll be doing:

Are you a strategic, customer-focused leader with a passion for operational excellence and service innovation? At Atech, we’re looking for an IT Service Desk Manager to lead and optimise the daily performance of our high-impact IT Service Desk.

This is a senior leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has deep technical expertise, and excels at driving service improvements that make a real difference for customers.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead and own the operational day-to-day IT Service Desk including ITIL processes, documentation and inform tooling decisions to ensure that Atech drive efficiency for our customers and Service Desk
• Drive SLA adherence, customer sentiment, and service quality
• Champion technical process ownership and continual service improvement
• Collaborate closely with our Security Operations Centre (SOC)
• Resolve recurring issues at the root and deliver measurable improvements
• Coach and manage team leaders to foster a culture of excellence
• Own key KPIs including CSAT, escalations, and service efficiency
• Support seamless customer onboarding and technical integration

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have proven experience leading high-performing IT Service Desk teams with strong capabilities in team leadership, performance management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Have a deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies – particularly Azure, Modern Workplace, and Microsoft Security – and how they impact service delivery and customer success.
• Have excellent expertise in leveraging Service Desk management platforms to drive operational efficiency and consistency, aligned with ITIL best practices.
• Can demonstrate strong commercial acumen with an understanding of how Service Desk operations support business growth and capacity planning.
• Have a track record of delivering measurable service improvements and operational excellence.
• Possess outstanding communication, organisational, and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a ‘best in class’ service team.

What's in it for me?

£Competive salary and benefits package

Who you'll be doing it for:

Atech part of the Iomart Group is a highly accredited Microsoft Partner who delivers transformed technology with managed services. Our team of certified Microsoft experts align with your team to deliver an excellent service tailored to your individual needs, 24/7/365.

Our services support 25,000 users globally and proactively monitor 45,000+ devices in key areas:

• Azure infrastructure managed service
• Modern Workplace: Office 365, Microsoft 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Managed Security and SOC with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel

What to do next:

Please click apply if you like the sound of this. If you do not have an up to date CV or want to have a chat about the role first please feel free to contact me on [e-mail]

We’re an equal opportunities employer and want our vacancies to be available to all, so if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the process then just let us know.