Service Desk Lead

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Service Desk Lead to join its IT Services team in Portsmouth. This role involves providing exceptional support to internal customers, managing technical issues efficiently, and collaborating with operational teams to ensure service delivery. Ideal candidates will have a background in customer service and IT support, along with familiarity with ITIL principles.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Proven ability to handle support calls and resolve issues within timeframes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft-based operating systems, especially Windows 10.
• Understanding or certification in the ITIL Framework.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for internal users and provide outstanding support.
• Accurately capture and manage customer issues in ServiceNow.
• Take full ownership of incidents, ensuring communication and timely resolution.
• Proactively suggest improvements to enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service

Incident Management

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Microsoft Operating Systems

Education

Degree in Computing or Related Field

Tools

ServiceNow

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UST

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Service Desk Lead

We are seeking a proactive Service Desk Lead to join our IT Services team. You will be the first point of contact for our internal customers, ensuring an exceptional support experience by resolving technical issues efficiently and professionally. You’ll also work closely with Operational Support and Engineering teams to ensure smooth and effective service delivery.

The Role:

• Serve as the primary contact for internal users, listening to their needs and providing outstanding support.
• Accurately capture and manage customer issues in ServiceNow.
• Collaborate with team members and share insights during shift changes.
• Partner with Operational Support and Engineering teams for complex or high-risk incidents.
• Take full ownership of incidents, ensuring frequent communication, expectation management, and timely resolution.
• Prioritize and manage IT issues in line with agreed service levels.
• Proactively suggest improvements to enhance first-time fix rates, customer satisfaction, and risk mitigation.
• Stay up to date with evolving security requirements and industry best practices.
• Maintain and uphold service standards, processes, and company policies.

What you will bring:

• Experience delivering excellent customer service in any industry.
• Proven ability to handle support calls and resolve issues within agreed timeframes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft-based operating systems, especially Windows 10.
• Experience handling Active Directory (AD) account lockouts, password resets, and basic software installation requests.
• Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools for incident logging and management.
• Understanding or certification in the ITIL Framework.

Nice to have Skills:

• Previous experience working as a Service Desk Analyst or similar technical support role.
• Strong incident management skills and understanding of customer needs.
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification or equivalent.
• Degree-level qualification in Computing, Information Technology, or a related field.