Technical Services Manager / Service Desk Manager


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Connected IT

Listed on

9th August 2018

Location

Wirral

Salary/Rate

£45000 - £50000

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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Technical Services Manager - Service Desk Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen in Wirral for a dynamic Technical Services Manager with our client, a fast-growing IT & Telecoms Service Provider.

The main purpose of the role is to provide the essential technical knowledge and people skills to lead the Technical Service team (current size - 8).

Main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

* Overseeing and coordinating the day to day service desk and support activities

* Planning and managing the allocation of resource including recruitment

* Supporting the team in the resolution of high profile technical incidents

* Establishing and maintaining a training needs program

* Designing, implementing and maintaining information systems to record processes and knowledge

* Ensuring that the service is delivered profitably

* Preparing management information on team performance (KPI's)

* Managing partner relationships to leverage support and training services

* Supporting and validating pre-sales solution design and overseeing project implementation

The successful candidate will have previous experience of leading service desk & project engineers within an IT Managed Service Provider / IT Reseller environment and will possess extensive direct line management (of technical teams) experience as well as being technically competent.

Ideally ITIL qualified & process driven with experience of managing and embedding change with excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for a non -technical audience.

A full driving license and own vehicle is required for this role as you will have to travel to Stockport on Fridays for a weekly leadership meeting.

Our client is proud of their culture, very professional but non-corporate where individuals are dynamic, positive, with great disposition, and have a strong sense of responsibility and personal integrity.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you and/ or you would like to know more, please get in touch!

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