Hartpury University and Collage
Gloucestershire, UK
Service Desk Team Leader
£27,729 - £30,311 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality ( The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here
About the Role
Lead and manage the IT Service Desk by working in partnership with the academic departments and other services to ensure an excellent level of service is delivered to our students and staff.
Provide hands-on first line support for a range of technologies, including desktop PCs, mobile devices, and cloud solutions.
Drive continual service improvement, develop service desk reporting, and maintain a comprehensive internal knowledge base to meet SLAs.
To solve user problems in an efficient and timely way and to provide technical expertise to support and develop effective and efficient internal processes.
About You
You will have demonstrable experience of providing support across an environment which includes Windows desktops and servers, Office, Active Directory.
Skilled in MS Windows Desktop Support, with a solid understanding of troubleshooting, system support, and network fundamentals.
You will have previously led or played an active role in developing a service desk.
You will have strong organizational skills to manage team schedules and documentation, ensuring efficient onboarding and service consistency.
Experience of developing SLAs and KPIs associated with a Service Desk and call handling.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
Employee Discounts Scheme
Onsite fitness facilities
Support for continuous professional development
Flexible working opportunities available
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th November 2024.
Interviews will be held on the W/C 9th December 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
22/11/2024
Full time
Service Desk Team Leader
£27,729 - £30,311 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality ( The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here
About the Role
Lead and manage the IT Service Desk by working in partnership with the academic departments and other services to ensure an excellent level of service is delivered to our students and staff.
Provide hands-on first line support for a range of technologies, including desktop PCs, mobile devices, and cloud solutions.
Drive continual service improvement, develop service desk reporting, and maintain a comprehensive internal knowledge base to meet SLAs.
To solve user problems in an efficient and timely way and to provide technical expertise to support and develop effective and efficient internal processes.
About You
You will have demonstrable experience of providing support across an environment which includes Windows desktops and servers, Office, Active Directory.
Skilled in MS Windows Desktop Support, with a solid understanding of troubleshooting, system support, and network fundamentals.
You will have previously led or played an active role in developing a service desk.
You will have strong organizational skills to manage team schedules and documentation, ensuring efficient onboarding and service consistency.
Experience of developing SLAs and KPIs associated with a Service Desk and call handling.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
Employee Discounts Scheme
Onsite fitness facilities
Support for continuous professional development
Flexible working opportunities available
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th November 2024.
Interviews will be held on the W/C 9th December 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, are looking to recruit aUser Experience Designerto join their team inEdinburghorBristol, Hybrid (60% of time in office). You will have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a dynamic and world-respected technology company within the exciting field of robotics, with clear development, training and career progression opportunities provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking company with an international client base. Benefits We are proud to have and promote a healthy work-life balance in a casual working environment. Some of the benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus and shared employee / employer Generous holiday entitlement and option to buy additional holidays after 1 year of service. Travel compensation scheme Clear development, training and career progression opportunities Flexible Working Policy Opportunities to travel to great locations worldwide to work with robots External, online training courses and in-house training Offices in the centre of Edinburgh or in Bristol, two great cities to live and work Free access to a gymnasium (Edinburgh)/Fitness Sessions (Bristol)/Table Tennis (Bristol) On-site parking (Edinburgh) Enhanced family friendly policies Showers, lockers, swipe access internal bike store (Edinburgh) Travel season ticket loan Annual company day out Save money on your commute as SeeByte participates in the Cycle to Work Scheme and Travel season ticket loan. SeeByte also supports an EV leasing scheme. Main Purpose of the Role You will work as part of SeeBytes UX team to deliver the user experience of our software solutions. You will help shape the next generation of our workflows and user interfaces. You will interact with a wide range of people within UX, commercial, product, and engineering, as well as with external clients and end users. You will advocate for the end user at every stage of the design process and ensure their needs are met through the solutions you design. Key Responsibilities of the role: Design workflows and user interfaces for SeeBytes software solutions that meet the end users needs in an efficient and intuitive manner Engage with end users and customers through workshops, interviews, and in-situ observations to understand their needs and translate these into requirements and designs Work with engineering teams to communicate your designs, review implementations, tailor solutions, and suggest improvements Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications A degree in UX, Design, HCI, Computer Science with a UX focus, or similar Demonstrable skills in designing workflows and user interfaces for specialised, complex domains Experience working within, and contributing to, existing design systems, such as Material Design Proficient with UX design tools, such as Adobe XD, Figma, Axure RP, or Sketch Experience collaborating with UI engineers to see a design through to realisation Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with external partners, clients, and end users Capability to break down and plan tasks required to realise a design goal Experience carrying out discovery research, defining user stories, and translating findings into design requirements Experience carrying out user evaluations and recommending improvements to designs or implementations Willingness to travel, internal to the UK and abroad, to support on-site client workshops, demonstrations and training, usually up to 2-3 times per year Desirable Experience UX design for commercial desktop software applications, particularly in specialised domains UI implementation skills, particularly using C# and WPF A background or particular interest in user research or usability evaluation Behaviours that make you brilliant for this role You have a strong eye for detail and can design innovative, tailored solutions, but you also understand the value of consistency and can design to internal and external frameworks. You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams. You use your design skills to explain complex issues. You like variation and dont mind working on more than one project at a time. You are passionate about UX and willingly share your knowledge, support others, and advocate for UX thinking within the company and our customer base. You are passionate about learning and growth and are motivated to expand your skills, ask questions, and engage actively in your development. Apply Please note that due to the holiday break, applications will be reviewed upon our return in early 2026 To apply please send a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter As an inclusive employer, SeeByte aims to build diverse teams by encouraging applications from a wide range of individuals. Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term UK Nationals must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national). All offers of employment will be conditional to a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) process and may require further SC (SC) once employed.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance via the United Kingdom Security Vetting website As part of this process, SeeByte collects Personal Data as defined under UK GDPR including proof of identity, nationality and immigration status, right to work in the UK, employment and/or academic references and Basic Disclosure information for unspent criminal convictions. Please see details pertaining to your personal data in our Privacy Notice which can be found via the seebyte website NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES JBRP1_UKTJ
14/12/2025
Full time
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, are looking to recruit aUser Experience Designerto join their team inEdinburghorBristol, Hybrid (60% of time in office). You will have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a dynamic and world-respected technology company within the exciting field of robotics, with clear development, training and career progression opportunities provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking company with an international client base. Benefits We are proud to have and promote a healthy work-life balance in a casual working environment. Some of the benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus and shared employee / employer Generous holiday entitlement and option to buy additional holidays after 1 year of service. Travel compensation scheme Clear development, training and career progression opportunities Flexible Working Policy Opportunities to travel to great locations worldwide to work with robots External, online training courses and in-house training Offices in the centre of Edinburgh or in Bristol, two great cities to live and work Free access to a gymnasium (Edinburgh)/Fitness Sessions (Bristol)/Table Tennis (Bristol) On-site parking (Edinburgh) Enhanced family friendly policies Showers, lockers, swipe access internal bike store (Edinburgh) Travel season ticket loan Annual company day out Save money on your commute as SeeByte participates in the Cycle to Work Scheme and Travel season ticket loan. SeeByte also supports an EV leasing scheme. Main Purpose of the Role You will work as part of SeeBytes UX team to deliver the user experience of our software solutions. You will help shape the next generation of our workflows and user interfaces. You will interact with a wide range of people within UX, commercial, product, and engineering, as well as with external clients and end users. You will advocate for the end user at every stage of the design process and ensure their needs are met through the solutions you design. Key Responsibilities of the role: Design workflows and user interfaces for SeeBytes software solutions that meet the end users needs in an efficient and intuitive manner Engage with end users and customers through workshops, interviews, and in-situ observations to understand their needs and translate these into requirements and designs Work with engineering teams to communicate your designs, review implementations, tailor solutions, and suggest improvements Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications A degree in UX, Design, HCI, Computer Science with a UX focus, or similar Demonstrable skills in designing workflows and user interfaces for specialised, complex domains Experience working within, and contributing to, existing design systems, such as Material Design Proficient with UX design tools, such as Adobe XD, Figma, Axure RP, or Sketch Experience collaborating with UI engineers to see a design through to realisation Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with external partners, clients, and end users Capability to break down and plan tasks required to realise a design goal Experience carrying out discovery research, defining user stories, and translating findings into design requirements Experience carrying out user evaluations and recommending improvements to designs or implementations Willingness to travel, internal to the UK and abroad, to support on-site client workshops, demonstrations and training, usually up to 2-3 times per year Desirable Experience UX design for commercial desktop software applications, particularly in specialised domains UI implementation skills, particularly using C# and WPF A background or particular interest in user research or usability evaluation Behaviours that make you brilliant for this role You have a strong eye for detail and can design innovative, tailored solutions, but you also understand the value of consistency and can design to internal and external frameworks. You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams. You use your design skills to explain complex issues. You like variation and dont mind working on more than one project at a time. You are passionate about UX and willingly share your knowledge, support others, and advocate for UX thinking within the company and our customer base. You are passionate about learning and growth and are motivated to expand your skills, ask questions, and engage actively in your development. Apply Please note that due to the holiday break, applications will be reviewed upon our return in early 2026 To apply please send a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter As an inclusive employer, SeeByte aims to build diverse teams by encouraging applications from a wide range of individuals. Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term UK Nationals must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national). All offers of employment will be conditional to a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) process and may require further SC (SC) once employed.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance via the United Kingdom Security Vetting website As part of this process, SeeByte collects Personal Data as defined under UK GDPR including proof of identity, nationality and immigration status, right to work in the UK, employment and/or academic references and Basic Disclosure information for unspent criminal convictions. Please see details pertaining to your personal data in our Privacy Notice which can be found via the seebyte website NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Title: Lecturer in Computing (HE) (Data Science and AI) Location: Birmingham Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full-time / Part-time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: Ready to inspire the next generation of tech professionals? Join our growing Computing Department and play a key role in shaping the future of Higher Education. Join our academic team and be part of our growth! As a Lecturer, you'll deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that supports all students in achieving their full potential. This role will focus on teaching a range of Data Science and AI related modules on our HE programmes , where you'll help shape and guide future leaders in the field. You will prioritise practical application and demonstration over theoretical instruction, ensuring students gain real-world skills and experience. Why University College Birmingham? Growing Department: Be part of a team that's thriving and expanding every year. Supportive & Inclusive: Join a collaborative, diverse environment. Career Development : Access ongoing professional growth opportunities. Industry Connections: Work with industry partners, bringing real-world learning into the classroom. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 11th January 2026. Interview Date - Tuesday 27th January 2026. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Data Science Lecturer, AI Lecturer, Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.
12/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Lecturer in Computing (HE) (Data Science and AI) Location: Birmingham Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full-time / Part-time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: Ready to inspire the next generation of tech professionals? Join our growing Computing Department and play a key role in shaping the future of Higher Education. Join our academic team and be part of our growth! As a Lecturer, you'll deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that supports all students in achieving their full potential. This role will focus on teaching a range of Data Science and AI related modules on our HE programmes , where you'll help shape and guide future leaders in the field. You will prioritise practical application and demonstration over theoretical instruction, ensuring students gain real-world skills and experience. Why University College Birmingham? Growing Department: Be part of a team that's thriving and expanding every year. Supportive & Inclusive: Join a collaborative, diverse environment. Career Development : Access ongoing professional growth opportunities. Industry Connections: Work with industry partners, bringing real-world learning into the classroom. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 11th January 2026. Interview Date - Tuesday 27th January 2026. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Data Science Lecturer, AI Lecturer, Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Digital and IT Senior Analyst Location: Ansty Park - 4 days on site and 1 day working from home Duration: 6 Months (Contract) Rate: 300 per day via umbrella company Clearance: Candidate needs to be BPSS eligible Overview The Digital and IT Senior Analyst defines, configures, tests, trains and supports business-related information technology requirements and systems. Collaborating with Group and Division subject matter experts and 3rd party IT vendors, they lead directly, or co-lead, single technology or regional IT projects with accountability for completing on time, budget and meeting expectations. Essential Functions Leads directly, or co-leads, complex and/or global digital and IT project tasks delivering business results that meet deadlines; provide guidance to project resources within and across multiple teams as needed Performs system analysis, interprets data to identify gaps in technology or processes and makes recommendations within the IT and/or business function Assists in the development and implementation of new technologies/services including communication and reporting to key stakeholders on status and project closure Communicates decisions & formalize recommendations impacting area of responsibility to manager and business partners and key stakeholders where appropriate Point of contact assisting with most communications and project expectations with 3rd party IT and service vendors Manages own priorities and provides direction, guidance and mentoring to team members Delivers multiple solutions while managing conflicting priorities and resources Conducts knowledge transfer and/or cross training with team members Empowering and encouraging team members to provide feedback on ideas that deliver quality solutions Ability to travel as needed Available to provide after-hours and weekend technical support as needed Key Digital and IT Disciplines Application Programming Software Support Database Administration PC Support LAN/WAN Support Help Desk Engineering Systems IT Security Business Systems (MSS, JDE, SAP or similar) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related area (or international equivalent) 4+ years related IT experience Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills Strong interpersonal skills, relates well with all levels of the organization Demonstrated leadership aptitude, learning agility, and adaptability Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively
12/12/2025
Contractor
Job Title: Digital and IT Senior Analyst Location: Ansty Park - 4 days on site and 1 day working from home Duration: 6 Months (Contract) Rate: 300 per day via umbrella company Clearance: Candidate needs to be BPSS eligible Overview The Digital and IT Senior Analyst defines, configures, tests, trains and supports business-related information technology requirements and systems. Collaborating with Group and Division subject matter experts and 3rd party IT vendors, they lead directly, or co-lead, single technology or regional IT projects with accountability for completing on time, budget and meeting expectations. Essential Functions Leads directly, or co-leads, complex and/or global digital and IT project tasks delivering business results that meet deadlines; provide guidance to project resources within and across multiple teams as needed Performs system analysis, interprets data to identify gaps in technology or processes and makes recommendations within the IT and/or business function Assists in the development and implementation of new technologies/services including communication and reporting to key stakeholders on status and project closure Communicates decisions & formalize recommendations impacting area of responsibility to manager and business partners and key stakeholders where appropriate Point of contact assisting with most communications and project expectations with 3rd party IT and service vendors Manages own priorities and provides direction, guidance and mentoring to team members Delivers multiple solutions while managing conflicting priorities and resources Conducts knowledge transfer and/or cross training with team members Empowering and encouraging team members to provide feedback on ideas that deliver quality solutions Ability to travel as needed Available to provide after-hours and weekend technical support as needed Key Digital and IT Disciplines Application Programming Software Support Database Administration PC Support LAN/WAN Support Help Desk Engineering Systems IT Security Business Systems (MSS, JDE, SAP or similar) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related area (or international equivalent) 4+ years related IT experience Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills Strong interpersonal skills, relates well with all levels of the organization Demonstrated leadership aptitude, learning agility, and adaptability Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively
The Role: Key Responsibilities You will be the core IT support presence, focused on maintaining stringent service levels and managing the full life cycle of hardware within your designated hub and surrounding areas. Ticket Management: Proactively manage and update all assigned support tickets (for the Hub and surrounding spoke locations) to ensure all contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met. Hardware Logistics & Asset Management: Perform end-to-end management of IT stock. This includes the precise scanning/logging of equipment in and out of locations to maintain accurate inventory and asset records. Device Repairs & Triage: Identify faults, perform initial triage, and conduct hardware repairs on 'in-warranty' equipment. You will also manage communication and part-ordering with external vendors. Disposal Management: Efficiently manage the process for IT asset disposals that are routed through the Hub, adhering to all contractual and security requirements. Remote Location Support: Conduct periodic replenishment of secure IT lockers at remote sites as required. Process Adherence: Strictly follow all established procedures and processes, including site-specific security regulations from internal guidelines. Service Improvement: Actively identify and flag any potential service issues or opportunities for service enhancement to your Team Leader. Essential Requirements Security Clearance: Current and Active SC (Security Check) Clearance is mandatory. Experience: Proven experience in a similar field/deskside service role, with a strong emphasis on hardware repair and logistics. The Details Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Duration: 3-Month Contract Rate: 18.87 per hour (Inside IR35) This is an excellent chance to apply your technical expertise in a high-security environment and ensure essential IT services are delivered without disruption. If you possess the required SC Clearance and are available for an immediate start, apply now.
12/12/2025
Contractor
The Role: Key Responsibilities You will be the core IT support presence, focused on maintaining stringent service levels and managing the full life cycle of hardware within your designated hub and surrounding areas. Ticket Management: Proactively manage and update all assigned support tickets (for the Hub and surrounding spoke locations) to ensure all contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met. Hardware Logistics & Asset Management: Perform end-to-end management of IT stock. This includes the precise scanning/logging of equipment in and out of locations to maintain accurate inventory and asset records. Device Repairs & Triage: Identify faults, perform initial triage, and conduct hardware repairs on 'in-warranty' equipment. You will also manage communication and part-ordering with external vendors. Disposal Management: Efficiently manage the process for IT asset disposals that are routed through the Hub, adhering to all contractual and security requirements. Remote Location Support: Conduct periodic replenishment of secure IT lockers at remote sites as required. Process Adherence: Strictly follow all established procedures and processes, including site-specific security regulations from internal guidelines. Service Improvement: Actively identify and flag any potential service issues or opportunities for service enhancement to your Team Leader. Essential Requirements Security Clearance: Current and Active SC (Security Check) Clearance is mandatory. Experience: Proven experience in a similar field/deskside service role, with a strong emphasis on hardware repair and logistics. The Details Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Duration: 3-Month Contract Rate: 18.87 per hour (Inside IR35) This is an excellent chance to apply your technical expertise in a high-security environment and ensure essential IT services are delivered without disruption. If you possess the required SC Clearance and are available for an immediate start, apply now.
Job Title: Service Operations Manager Location: Sheffield Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: Monday to Friday If you enjoy running the day to day operation of an IT service function and keeping things moving in a busy MSP environment, this could be a great fit. We are supporting a growing managed services provider in Sheffield who are looking for a Service Operations Manager to take ownership of how their service function performs. You'll be the person who keeps the service desk working effectively, ensures operational standards are met, and acts as a steady point of contact for both the team and customers. This is a hands-on operational role, not a distant management position. You'll be involved in the detail day to day, while also improving how the service runs, guiding the team, and supporting escalations. If you like the mix of overseeing people, process and customer experience, this will suit you. What you'll be doing Operational leadership: Overseeing the daily running of the service desk and wider service operation. Making sure SLAs, KPIs and quality standards are consistently met. Coordinating workload, prioritising tickets and ensuring efficient workflow. Reviewing processes and implementing improvements to enhance service delivery. Monitoring trends, identifying recurring issues and recommending fixes. Supporting colleagues across technical teams, projects and management. Team leadership: Managing service desk staff including holidays, absence, timesheets and performance. Holding regular one to ones and development conversations. Coaching engineers on technical approach, communication and customer handling. Supporting recruitment and helping new team members settle into the role. Creating a positive team culture built on support, communication and accountability. Customer experience and escalation handling: Acting as the escalation point for service issues that need management involvement. Keeping customers informed, reassured and updated during major incidents. Making sure customers receive a consistent, high quality service. Maintaining calm and clarity when dealing with time sensitive issues. What we're looking for: Experience in an MSP or IT managed services environment. Strong understanding of how a service desk operates day to day. Proven ability to lead people, manage performance and drive improvement. Comfortable owning SLAs, KPIs and service reporting. Able to analyse operational data and make informed decisions. Confident communicating with customers at all levels. Calm under pressure with a structured, organised approach. Someone who enjoys accountability and taking ownership of outcomes. You do not need to know everything technically, but you must understand how technical teams work, how to keep service flowing and how to support customers and engineers effectively. What's in it for you: Salary between £40,000 and £50,000 depending on experience. Full-time, permanent role with long-term stability. Strong investment in personal development and training. Support from senior leadership and the wider technical teams. A collaborative working environment where your input will influence how the service operates. Free parking and modern office facilities. Regular team meetings and social events. How to apply If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat. We respond to all applicants. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you before sharing your details with the client. Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Service Operations Manager, Service Delivery Manager, MSP Operations, IT Service Manager, Service Desk Manager, ITIL, SLA Management, Escalation Manager, Sheffield IT Jobs, MSP Careers Yorkshire
12/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Service Operations Manager Location: Sheffield Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: Monday to Friday If you enjoy running the day to day operation of an IT service function and keeping things moving in a busy MSP environment, this could be a great fit. We are supporting a growing managed services provider in Sheffield who are looking for a Service Operations Manager to take ownership of how their service function performs. You'll be the person who keeps the service desk working effectively, ensures operational standards are met, and acts as a steady point of contact for both the team and customers. This is a hands-on operational role, not a distant management position. You'll be involved in the detail day to day, while also improving how the service runs, guiding the team, and supporting escalations. If you like the mix of overseeing people, process and customer experience, this will suit you. What you'll be doing Operational leadership: Overseeing the daily running of the service desk and wider service operation. Making sure SLAs, KPIs and quality standards are consistently met. Coordinating workload, prioritising tickets and ensuring efficient workflow. Reviewing processes and implementing improvements to enhance service delivery. Monitoring trends, identifying recurring issues and recommending fixes. Supporting colleagues across technical teams, projects and management. Team leadership: Managing service desk staff including holidays, absence, timesheets and performance. Holding regular one to ones and development conversations. Coaching engineers on technical approach, communication and customer handling. Supporting recruitment and helping new team members settle into the role. Creating a positive team culture built on support, communication and accountability. Customer experience and escalation handling: Acting as the escalation point for service issues that need management involvement. Keeping customers informed, reassured and updated during major incidents. Making sure customers receive a consistent, high quality service. Maintaining calm and clarity when dealing with time sensitive issues. What we're looking for: Experience in an MSP or IT managed services environment. Strong understanding of how a service desk operates day to day. Proven ability to lead people, manage performance and drive improvement. Comfortable owning SLAs, KPIs and service reporting. Able to analyse operational data and make informed decisions. Confident communicating with customers at all levels. Calm under pressure with a structured, organised approach. Someone who enjoys accountability and taking ownership of outcomes. You do not need to know everything technically, but you must understand how technical teams work, how to keep service flowing and how to support customers and engineers effectively. What's in it for you: Salary between £40,000 and £50,000 depending on experience. Full-time, permanent role with long-term stability. Strong investment in personal development and training. Support from senior leadership and the wider technical teams. A collaborative working environment where your input will influence how the service operates. Free parking and modern office facilities. Regular team meetings and social events. How to apply If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat. We respond to all applicants. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you before sharing your details with the client. Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Service Operations Manager, Service Delivery Manager, MSP Operations, IT Service Manager, Service Desk Manager, ITIL, SLA Management, Escalation Manager, Sheffield IT Jobs, MSP Careers Yorkshire
.Job Title: Service Desk Manager Location: Sheffield Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 depending on experience Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Contract: Full-time, permanent If you're someone who enjoys bringing structure to a busy team, supporting people day to day and making sure customers receive a consistent level of service, this could be a great next step. We're working with a growing MSP in Sheffield who are looking for a Service Desk Manager to take responsibility for the performance and development of their support team. You won't be hands-on technically in this role. Instead, you'll be focused on people leadership, queue management, coaching, communication and keeping the service function running smoothly. If you like helping others succeed, improving processes and taking ownership of how a service desk operates, you'll feel at home here. What you'll be doing: Leading the team Managing the day to day running of the service desk. Coordinating workload, ticket queues and priorities. Holding regular one to ones and performance reviews. Addressing underperformance professionally and consistently. Supporting recruitment and helping new starters settle in. Coaching engineers on communication, ownership and service standards. Driving performance Monitoring SLAs, KPIs and customer satisfaction. Identifying trends and working with the team to reduce repeat issues. Reviewing processes and recommending improvements. Making sure documentation and reporting are always up to date. Keeping work organised during busy periods and major incidents. Supporting the customer experience Acting as the escalation point for issues that need management involvement. Communicating clearly and calmly during sensitive or time critical situations. Ensuring customers receive a consistent, quality service. Working closely with senior leadership to maintain high service standards. What we're looking for: Experience managing or leading a support team, ideally within an MSP. Confident working with SLAs, KPIs and service reporting. Able to manage performance fairly and consistently. A good working knowledge of ticketing systems and PSA tools. Someone organised, steady under pressure and comfortable making decisions. A people-focused leader who enjoys helping others develop and succeed. Strong communication skills and a professional approach. You do not need to be a deep technical expert, but you must understand how a service desk works and how to keep a team operating effectively. What's in it for you: Salary between £28,000 and £34,000 depending on experience. 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 34 days. Your birthday off. Health plan after one year. Dedicated development time each week. Paid internal and external training opportunities. Modern offices with free parking. Regular team meetings, social events and team building days. Supportive culture where your ideas will help shape how the service operates. How to apply If this sounds like the right move for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and we will be in touch. We contact all applicants, and if you are shortlisted, we will speak with you before presenting your details to the client. Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
12/12/2025
Full time
.Job Title: Service Desk Manager Location: Sheffield Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 depending on experience Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Contract: Full-time, permanent If you're someone who enjoys bringing structure to a busy team, supporting people day to day and making sure customers receive a consistent level of service, this could be a great next step. We're working with a growing MSP in Sheffield who are looking for a Service Desk Manager to take responsibility for the performance and development of their support team. You won't be hands-on technically in this role. Instead, you'll be focused on people leadership, queue management, coaching, communication and keeping the service function running smoothly. If you like helping others succeed, improving processes and taking ownership of how a service desk operates, you'll feel at home here. What you'll be doing: Leading the team Managing the day to day running of the service desk. Coordinating workload, ticket queues and priorities. Holding regular one to ones and performance reviews. Addressing underperformance professionally and consistently. Supporting recruitment and helping new starters settle in. Coaching engineers on communication, ownership and service standards. Driving performance Monitoring SLAs, KPIs and customer satisfaction. Identifying trends and working with the team to reduce repeat issues. Reviewing processes and recommending improvements. Making sure documentation and reporting are always up to date. Keeping work organised during busy periods and major incidents. Supporting the customer experience Acting as the escalation point for issues that need management involvement. Communicating clearly and calmly during sensitive or time critical situations. Ensuring customers receive a consistent, quality service. Working closely with senior leadership to maintain high service standards. What we're looking for: Experience managing or leading a support team, ideally within an MSP. Confident working with SLAs, KPIs and service reporting. Able to manage performance fairly and consistently. A good working knowledge of ticketing systems and PSA tools. Someone organised, steady under pressure and comfortable making decisions. A people-focused leader who enjoys helping others develop and succeed. Strong communication skills and a professional approach. You do not need to be a deep technical expert, but you must understand how a service desk works and how to keep a team operating effectively. What's in it for you: Salary between £28,000 and £34,000 depending on experience. 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 34 days. Your birthday off. Health plan after one year. Dedicated development time each week. Paid internal and external training opportunities. Modern offices with free parking. Regular team meetings, social events and team building days. Supportive culture where your ideas will help shape how the service operates. How to apply If this sounds like the right move for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and we will be in touch. We contact all applicants, and if you are shortlisted, we will speak with you before presenting your details to the client. Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 7 Jan 2026 . First stage interviews over MS Teams will take place between January 2026. Second stage interviews will take place at our offices in Victoria on Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 January. What are the main responsibilities of this role? •Manage partners/suppliers to assure service continuity and supplier performance in terms of technical quality and performance metrics. •Responsible for EUC service delivery, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance. •Produce Statements of work for Suppliers to deliver to and manage delivery, assure success and technical quality of the work delivered. •Lead endpoint strategy, lifecycle planning, and BIOS/driver governance. •Manage Intune migration and endpoint refresh programmes. •Oversee AV device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat Boards). •Collaborate with InfoSec on endpoint security to ensure EUC estate is compliant. •Drive automation, standardisation, and proactive monitoring. •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Maintain structured documentation, SOPs, and CMDB accuracy. How does this align to the Government Digital Service DDaT Roles? This position aligns with the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession role of IT Service Manager within the Government Digital Service framework. While this serves as a reference point for capability and expectations, the responsibilities of this role extend beyond the standard DDaT definition. For further details, please refer to the official DDaT role description: IT Service Manager DDaT Capability Framework. Relationships: Reporting to: Head of Service Management Relationships: Part of a 3-person team alongside the Service Management Lead working under the Head of Service Management, which in turn works alongside the Infrastructure Operations team under the Head of Digital Operations. Internal: Working with all teams across Digital Services and Information Security (InfoSec). External: Multiple third-party support vendors. Resources Managed: None Security Clearance: NAO DS Operators at this level must be SC cleared as part of the onboarding process. Responsibilities: Organisational Admin & Management •Maintain structured documentation and SOPs for EUC services. •Support internal communications and cross-team knowledge sharing. •Contribute to CMDB accuracy and asset lifecycle governance. •Participate in team engagement and improvement workshops. •Lead and assurance of onboarding new devices and services. •Represent EUC operations in governance forums. Service Delivery •Ensure availability, performance, and SLA compliance across EUC platforms including supplier performance management. •Responsible for MDM tooling and endpoint refresh programmes. •Administer Windows Operating System, Office 365, and third-party applications. •Lead Video Conferencing/Audio-visual device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat, etc.) including peripherals and managing supplier who supports and develops. •Maintain accurate configuration and asset data in ITSM Tools. •Lead on service validation and testing for new deployments. •Manage vendors and suppliers to ensure service continuity and upgrades. •Monitor endpoint performance and identify improvement opportunities. •Manage patching, backup, and DR readiness for endpoint platforms. •Lead onboarding of EUC services into operational support. Strategic •Lead endpoint strategy, BIOS/driver/firmware governance, and app lifecycle planning. •Produce technology roadmaps to ensure architecture decisions for all EUC and AV services are fit for purpose. •Write Statements of work, engaging in supplier workshops to determine solutions where necessary. •Contribute to service catalogue evolution and governance frameworks. •Recommend tooling improvements and automation opportunities. •Provide input into training needs and capability uplift. •Liaise with senior stakeholders on EUC priorities. •Develop metrics and dashboards for EUC performance and risk. •Advocate for cost-effective and scalable endpoint solutions. Support •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Conduct root cause analysis and manage known error records. •Provide mentoring and guidance on structured troubleshooting. •Support resolution of ad hoc technical issues with a strategic approach. •Deliver remote support to Newcastle office and mobile users. •Collaborate with Problem Management Lead to remediate recurring issues. •Collaborate with Service Delivery Manager on queue management to ensure incidents are resolved within SLA/KPIs Security & Risk •Implement endpoint security controls and compliance policies. •Collaborate with InfoSec on vulnerability remediation and access governance. •Support change governance and compliance processes; provide evidence for GRC audits and align to industry certifications where applicable (including, but not limited to ISO 27001 & CE+). •Track and report on endpoint-related risk metrics and posture improvements. Development •Contribute to automation scripts and tooling enhancements. •Participate in pilots for new endpoint technologies and service improvements. Emergency Capacity •Provide capacity for major and urgent incidents. Working Environment & Requirements •You'll work on an agreed support rota to ensure coverage from 08 00, with core hours of 09 00, Monday to Friday, on-site in Victoria, London. Occasional attendance will be required at our Newcastle office with expenses paid for travel and accommodation. Due to the nature of the role, occasional (paid) weekend work as required, and Time-Off-In-Lieu offered for out-of-hours work during Mon-Fri. Key skills/competencies required Skills & Experience Leadership & Governance • Ability to govern EUC services, designing standards that ensure compliance aligned to strategic objectives. • Skilled in managing vendor relationships for endpoint and AV solutions, including SLA/OLA compliance and performance reviews. ITIL & Service Management Expertise • Strong command of ITIL practices: Change, Release, Problem, Knowledge, Configuration. • Collaborative, structured, and improvement-focused mindset. • Familiarity with SIAM and multi-supplier governance frameworks. Technical & Tooling Knowledge • Proven experience managing Windows Operating Systems, SCCM, Intune, Entra ID, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android). • Strong understanding of Windows as a Service (WaaS) and experience of managing patching, and endpoint lifecycle. • Familiarity with AV technologies (Surface Hubs, Cisco Desk Pros, Neat Boards). • Experience with MDM policy design and administration. • Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. • Able to produce SOPs, runbooks, and user-facing guides. • Experience engaging suppliers, InfoSec, and project delivery teams. Desirable Certifications • ITIL 4 Foundation. • ITIL 4 Specialist: Monitor, Support & Fulfil (desirable). • PRINCE2 / AgilePM or equivalent delivery discipline (desirable). • Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-102) • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Key Behaviours • Work in accordance with the NAO s values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. • Demonstrate a strong commitment to their own self-development, to delivering the NAO s strategic objectives, and keep themselves up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to their work and specialism. • Use their knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality work that supports their team objectives and contributes to organisational priorities. • Influence and add value by building their understanding and insight into the challenges and perspectives of stakeholders. • Look for innovative solutions for how we approach work and make suggestions for new ways for how we could deliver work and continuously improve our business processes to make them more efficient and effective. • Demonstrate an ability to balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging work package, including supporting the work of others. • Enable the NAO to lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, efficient business practices and support their teams to do so. • Comply with corporate responsibilities and support others to do so. • Take ownership of delivering high-quality work to time and quality standards. • Proactively look for ways we can improve our ways of working and make suggestions for how these could be implemented. • Engage confidently with colleagues and clients at all levels to support the delivery of work and build good relationships with key stakeholders. • Work flexibly to contribute to a range of topics and outputs and take ownership of driving work forward and responding to challenges.
11/12/2025
Full time
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 7 Jan 2026 . First stage interviews over MS Teams will take place between January 2026. Second stage interviews will take place at our offices in Victoria on Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 January. What are the main responsibilities of this role? •Manage partners/suppliers to assure service continuity and supplier performance in terms of technical quality and performance metrics. •Responsible for EUC service delivery, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance. •Produce Statements of work for Suppliers to deliver to and manage delivery, assure success and technical quality of the work delivered. •Lead endpoint strategy, lifecycle planning, and BIOS/driver governance. •Manage Intune migration and endpoint refresh programmes. •Oversee AV device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat Boards). •Collaborate with InfoSec on endpoint security to ensure EUC estate is compliant. •Drive automation, standardisation, and proactive monitoring. •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Maintain structured documentation, SOPs, and CMDB accuracy. How does this align to the Government Digital Service DDaT Roles? This position aligns with the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession role of IT Service Manager within the Government Digital Service framework. While this serves as a reference point for capability and expectations, the responsibilities of this role extend beyond the standard DDaT definition. For further details, please refer to the official DDaT role description: IT Service Manager DDaT Capability Framework. Relationships: Reporting to: Head of Service Management Relationships: Part of a 3-person team alongside the Service Management Lead working under the Head of Service Management, which in turn works alongside the Infrastructure Operations team under the Head of Digital Operations. Internal: Working with all teams across Digital Services and Information Security (InfoSec). External: Multiple third-party support vendors. Resources Managed: None Security Clearance: NAO DS Operators at this level must be SC cleared as part of the onboarding process. Responsibilities: Organisational Admin & Management •Maintain structured documentation and SOPs for EUC services. •Support internal communications and cross-team knowledge sharing. •Contribute to CMDB accuracy and asset lifecycle governance. •Participate in team engagement and improvement workshops. •Lead and assurance of onboarding new devices and services. •Represent EUC operations in governance forums. Service Delivery •Ensure availability, performance, and SLA compliance across EUC platforms including supplier performance management. •Responsible for MDM tooling and endpoint refresh programmes. •Administer Windows Operating System, Office 365, and third-party applications. •Lead Video Conferencing/Audio-visual device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat, etc.) including peripherals and managing supplier who supports and develops. •Maintain accurate configuration and asset data in ITSM Tools. •Lead on service validation and testing for new deployments. •Manage vendors and suppliers to ensure service continuity and upgrades. •Monitor endpoint performance and identify improvement opportunities. •Manage patching, backup, and DR readiness for endpoint platforms. •Lead onboarding of EUC services into operational support. Strategic •Lead endpoint strategy, BIOS/driver/firmware governance, and app lifecycle planning. •Produce technology roadmaps to ensure architecture decisions for all EUC and AV services are fit for purpose. •Write Statements of work, engaging in supplier workshops to determine solutions where necessary. •Contribute to service catalogue evolution and governance frameworks. •Recommend tooling improvements and automation opportunities. •Provide input into training needs and capability uplift. •Liaise with senior stakeholders on EUC priorities. •Develop metrics and dashboards for EUC performance and risk. •Advocate for cost-effective and scalable endpoint solutions. Support •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Conduct root cause analysis and manage known error records. •Provide mentoring and guidance on structured troubleshooting. •Support resolution of ad hoc technical issues with a strategic approach. •Deliver remote support to Newcastle office and mobile users. •Collaborate with Problem Management Lead to remediate recurring issues. •Collaborate with Service Delivery Manager on queue management to ensure incidents are resolved within SLA/KPIs Security & Risk •Implement endpoint security controls and compliance policies. •Collaborate with InfoSec on vulnerability remediation and access governance. •Support change governance and compliance processes; provide evidence for GRC audits and align to industry certifications where applicable (including, but not limited to ISO 27001 & CE+). •Track and report on endpoint-related risk metrics and posture improvements. Development •Contribute to automation scripts and tooling enhancements. •Participate in pilots for new endpoint technologies and service improvements. Emergency Capacity •Provide capacity for major and urgent incidents. Working Environment & Requirements •You'll work on an agreed support rota to ensure coverage from 08 00, with core hours of 09 00, Monday to Friday, on-site in Victoria, London. Occasional attendance will be required at our Newcastle office with expenses paid for travel and accommodation. Due to the nature of the role, occasional (paid) weekend work as required, and Time-Off-In-Lieu offered for out-of-hours work during Mon-Fri. Key skills/competencies required Skills & Experience Leadership & Governance • Ability to govern EUC services, designing standards that ensure compliance aligned to strategic objectives. • Skilled in managing vendor relationships for endpoint and AV solutions, including SLA/OLA compliance and performance reviews. ITIL & Service Management Expertise • Strong command of ITIL practices: Change, Release, Problem, Knowledge, Configuration. • Collaborative, structured, and improvement-focused mindset. • Familiarity with SIAM and multi-supplier governance frameworks. Technical & Tooling Knowledge • Proven experience managing Windows Operating Systems, SCCM, Intune, Entra ID, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android). • Strong understanding of Windows as a Service (WaaS) and experience of managing patching, and endpoint lifecycle. • Familiarity with AV technologies (Surface Hubs, Cisco Desk Pros, Neat Boards). • Experience with MDM policy design and administration. • Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. • Able to produce SOPs, runbooks, and user-facing guides. • Experience engaging suppliers, InfoSec, and project delivery teams. Desirable Certifications • ITIL 4 Foundation. • ITIL 4 Specialist: Monitor, Support & Fulfil (desirable). • PRINCE2 / AgilePM or equivalent delivery discipline (desirable). • Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-102) • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Key Behaviours • Work in accordance with the NAO s values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. • Demonstrate a strong commitment to their own self-development, to delivering the NAO s strategic objectives, and keep themselves up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to their work and specialism. • Use their knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality work that supports their team objectives and contributes to organisational priorities. • Influence and add value by building their understanding and insight into the challenges and perspectives of stakeholders. • Look for innovative solutions for how we approach work and make suggestions for new ways for how we could deliver work and continuously improve our business processes to make them more efficient and effective. • Demonstrate an ability to balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging work package, including supporting the work of others. • Enable the NAO to lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, efficient business practices and support their teams to do so. • Comply with corporate responsibilities and support others to do so. • Take ownership of delivering high-quality work to time and quality standards. • Proactively look for ways we can improve our ways of working and make suggestions for how these could be implemented. • Engage confidently with colleagues and clients at all levels to support the delivery of work and build good relationships with key stakeholders. • Work flexibly to contribute to a range of topics and outputs and take ownership of driving work forward and responding to challenges.
An exceptional opportunity to influence the UK s sovereign financing strategy has arisen, working at the interface of government and global financial markets This is a pivotal executive leadership role in a high-performing, purpose-driven organisation with a world-class reputation for excellence and integrity Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will co-lead the Financing Strategy function, shaping and delivering the UK Government s debt and cash management strategy. About the DMO The DMO is an Executive Agency of HM Treasury, responsible for managing the Government s debt and cash, administering local authority lending, and overseeing certain public sector funds. Since its inception in 1998, the DMO has raised over £3.7 trillion in gilt issuance and manages annual cash operations exceeding £5 trillion. The Financing Strategy area plays a central role in delivering the DMO s mandate, with responsibilities spanning debt issuance, cash management, policy development, investor engagement, and strategic research. About the role of Managing Director, Financing Strategy You will be a key member of the Executive Committee and Advisory Board, contributing to strategic decision-making across the organisation and representing the DMO at the highest levels externally, ensuring that its reputation for professional excellence, integrity and cooperation is maintained and enhanced. As one of two Managing Directors, you will lead a multidisciplinary team covering key areas such as: Policy & Research Providing strategic advice to HM Treasury, backed by rigorous analysis and market intelligence. You will develop proposals to be presented within government and externally Markets Overseeing gilt and cash desks, managing relationships with investment banks and market counterparties. The Candidate We are seeking an accomplished senior leader with a deep understanding of financial markets, particularly in fixed income and sovereign debt. You will bring strategic insight into public debt management, liquidity risk, and the implementation of monetary policy, alongside a proven track record of delivering high-quality policy advice and leading complex market operations. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively especially when distilling technical issues for senior stakeholders will be essential. You will be a collaborative leader, capable of inspiring specialist teams and working seamlessly across organisational boundaries. Above all, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to public service values, integrity, and the mission of the UK Debt Management Office. Candidates will be assessed against Civil Service Success Profiles throughout the process. More information on this can be found here: Success Profiles: Candidate overview - GOV.UK Timetable These dates are indicative and are subject to change: Application deadline: 23:55 on Sunday 7 December 2025 Shortlisting: Week commencing 8 December 2025 Psychometric tests/informal conversations: Week commencing 15 December 2025 1st stage Interviews: Week commencing 5 January 2026 2nd stage Informal conversations: w eek commencing 12 January 2026 2nd stage Interviews: Week commencing 19 January 2026 There will be a two-stage interview process for this vacancy. Stage 1: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in the following: - An informal conversation (not assessed) with senior members of the DMO. This is an opportunity for candidates to learn more about the role and the organisation. This conversation is informal and not assessed. - Psychometric testing - A formal interview Stage 2: Candidates who are successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the final stage 2, which will include: - A second informal discussion with senior members of the DMO. This provides a chance to reflect and ask further questions, and gain deeper insight into the role and the organisation s culture. This conversation is informal and not assessed. - A presentation - A formal interview Informal conversations will be with: Jo Whelan Deputy Chief Executive & Co-head of policy and markets & Martin Egan Non-Executive Director. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates ahead of each stage. For more information please click here or contact Andrew Timlin () or Owen Quant () at Hays Executive. Diversity is vital to the success of this role, and to the Civil Service as a whole. We actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone in the Civil Service can perform at their best.
11/12/2025
Full time
An exceptional opportunity to influence the UK s sovereign financing strategy has arisen, working at the interface of government and global financial markets This is a pivotal executive leadership role in a high-performing, purpose-driven organisation with a world-class reputation for excellence and integrity Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will co-lead the Financing Strategy function, shaping and delivering the UK Government s debt and cash management strategy. About the DMO The DMO is an Executive Agency of HM Treasury, responsible for managing the Government s debt and cash, administering local authority lending, and overseeing certain public sector funds. Since its inception in 1998, the DMO has raised over £3.7 trillion in gilt issuance and manages annual cash operations exceeding £5 trillion. The Financing Strategy area plays a central role in delivering the DMO s mandate, with responsibilities spanning debt issuance, cash management, policy development, investor engagement, and strategic research. About the role of Managing Director, Financing Strategy You will be a key member of the Executive Committee and Advisory Board, contributing to strategic decision-making across the organisation and representing the DMO at the highest levels externally, ensuring that its reputation for professional excellence, integrity and cooperation is maintained and enhanced. As one of two Managing Directors, you will lead a multidisciplinary team covering key areas such as: Policy & Research Providing strategic advice to HM Treasury, backed by rigorous analysis and market intelligence. You will develop proposals to be presented within government and externally Markets Overseeing gilt and cash desks, managing relationships with investment banks and market counterparties. The Candidate We are seeking an accomplished senior leader with a deep understanding of financial markets, particularly in fixed income and sovereign debt. You will bring strategic insight into public debt management, liquidity risk, and the implementation of monetary policy, alongside a proven track record of delivering high-quality policy advice and leading complex market operations. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively especially when distilling technical issues for senior stakeholders will be essential. You will be a collaborative leader, capable of inspiring specialist teams and working seamlessly across organisational boundaries. Above all, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to public service values, integrity, and the mission of the UK Debt Management Office. Candidates will be assessed against Civil Service Success Profiles throughout the process. More information on this can be found here: Success Profiles: Candidate overview - GOV.UK Timetable These dates are indicative and are subject to change: Application deadline: 23:55 on Sunday 7 December 2025 Shortlisting: Week commencing 8 December 2025 Psychometric tests/informal conversations: Week commencing 15 December 2025 1st stage Interviews: Week commencing 5 January 2026 2nd stage Informal conversations: w eek commencing 12 January 2026 2nd stage Interviews: Week commencing 19 January 2026 There will be a two-stage interview process for this vacancy. Stage 1: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in the following: - An informal conversation (not assessed) with senior members of the DMO. This is an opportunity for candidates to learn more about the role and the organisation. This conversation is informal and not assessed. - Psychometric testing - A formal interview Stage 2: Candidates who are successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the final stage 2, which will include: - A second informal discussion with senior members of the DMO. This provides a chance to reflect and ask further questions, and gain deeper insight into the role and the organisation s culture. This conversation is informal and not assessed. - A presentation - A formal interview Informal conversations will be with: Jo Whelan Deputy Chief Executive & Co-head of policy and markets & Martin Egan Non-Executive Director. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates ahead of each stage. For more information please click here or contact Andrew Timlin () or Owen Quant () at Hays Executive. Diversity is vital to the success of this role, and to the Civil Service as a whole. We actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone in the Civil Service can perform at their best.
Contract type: Permanent Location : London with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office Salary : c£62,000 per annum plus civil service pension scheme employer contribution of 28.9% Nationality Requirements: • UK nationals • Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK • Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Please note, we are not able to sponsor work visas. Please contact us at should you have any questions on your nationality eligibility. The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 7 December 2025. Interviews will take place on 17-19 December with final interviews on the 7/9 January 2026. About the National Audit Office The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK s main public sector audit body. Independent of government, we have responsibility for auditing the accounts of various public sector bodies, examining the propriety of government spending, assessing risks to financial control and accountability, and reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmes, projects and activities. We report directly to Parliament, through the Committee of Public Accounts of the House of Commons which uses our reports as the basis of its own investigations. We employ around 1,000 staff, most of whom are qualified accountants, trainees or technicians. They work in either of our two service lines, financial audit or value for money (VFM) audit or within the corporate enabling group. The NAO welcomes applications from everyone. We value diversity in all its forms and the difference it makes to our organisation. By removing barriers and creating an inclusive culture all our people have the opportunity to develop and maximise their full potential. As members of the Business Disability Forum and the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. The NAO supports flexible working and is happy to discuss this with you at application stage. This role will focus on assuring that partners and suppliers are delivering in line with contracted agreements, with a primary focus on End-User Computing (EUC) and supporting other leads within Infrastructure Operations to assure their partners are doing the same. What are the main responsibilities of this role? •Manage partners/suppliers to assure service continuity and supplier performance in terms of technical quality and performance metrics. •Responsible for EUC service delivery, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance. •Produce Statements of work for Suppliers to deliver to and manage delivery, assure success and technical quality of the work delivered. •Lead endpoint strategy, lifecycle planning, and BIOS/driver governance. •Manage Intune migration and endpoint refresh programmes. •Oversee AV device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat Boards). •Collaborate with InfoSec on endpoint security to ensure EUC estate is compliant. •Drive automation, standardisation, and proactive monitoring. •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Maintain structured documentation, SOPs, and CMDB accuracy. Key skills/competencies required Skills & Experience Leadership & Governance •Ability to govern EUC services, designing standards that ensure compliance aligned to strategic objectives. •Skilled in managing vendor relationships for endpoint and AV solutions, including SLA/OLA compliance and performance reviews. ITIL & Service Management Expertise •Strong command of ITIL practices: Change, Release, Problem, Knowledge, Configuration. •Collaborative, structured, and improvement-focused mindset. •Familiarity with SIAM and multi-supplier governance frameworks. Technical & Tooling Knowledge •Proven experience managing Windows Operating Systems, SCCM, Intune, Entra ID, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android). •Strong understanding of Windows as a Service (WaaS) and experience of managing patching, and endpoint lifecycle. •Familiarity with AV technologies (Surface Hubs, Cisco Desk Pros, Neat Boards). •Experience with MDM policy design and administration. •Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement •Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. •Able to produce SOPs, runbooks, and user-facing guides. •Experience engaging suppliers, InfoSec, and project delivery teams. Desirable Certifications •ITIL 4 Foundation. •ITIL 4 Specialist: Monitor, Support & Fulfil (desirable). •PRINCE2 / AgilePM or equivalent delivery discipline (desirable). •Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-102) •Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Key Behaviours •Work in accordance with the NAO s values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. •Demonstrate a strong commitment to their own self-development, to delivering the NAO s strategic objectives, and keep themselves up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to their work and specialism. •Use their knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality work that supports their team objectives and contributes to organisational priorities. •Influence and add value by building their understanding and insight into the challenges and perspectives of stakeholders. •Look for innovative solutions for how we approach work and make suggestions for new ways for how we could deliver work and continuously improve our business processes to make them more efficient and effective. •Demonstrate an ability to balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging work package, including supporting the work of others. •Enable the NAO to lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, efficient business practices and support their teams to do so. •Comply with corporate responsibilities and support others to do so. •Take ownership of delivering high-quality work to time and quality standards. •Proactively look for ways we can improve our ways of working and make suggestions for how these could be implemented. •Engage confidently with colleagues and clients at all levels to support the delivery of work and build good relationships with key stakeholders. •Work flexibly to contribute to a range of topics and outputs and take ownership of driving work forward and responding to challenges.
11/12/2025
Full time
Contract type: Permanent Location : London with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office Salary : c£62,000 per annum plus civil service pension scheme employer contribution of 28.9% Nationality Requirements: • UK nationals • Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK • Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Please note, we are not able to sponsor work visas. Please contact us at should you have any questions on your nationality eligibility. The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 7 December 2025. Interviews will take place on 17-19 December with final interviews on the 7/9 January 2026. About the National Audit Office The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK s main public sector audit body. Independent of government, we have responsibility for auditing the accounts of various public sector bodies, examining the propriety of government spending, assessing risks to financial control and accountability, and reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmes, projects and activities. We report directly to Parliament, through the Committee of Public Accounts of the House of Commons which uses our reports as the basis of its own investigations. We employ around 1,000 staff, most of whom are qualified accountants, trainees or technicians. They work in either of our two service lines, financial audit or value for money (VFM) audit or within the corporate enabling group. The NAO welcomes applications from everyone. We value diversity in all its forms and the difference it makes to our organisation. By removing barriers and creating an inclusive culture all our people have the opportunity to develop and maximise their full potential. As members of the Business Disability Forum and the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. The NAO supports flexible working and is happy to discuss this with you at application stage. This role will focus on assuring that partners and suppliers are delivering in line with contracted agreements, with a primary focus on End-User Computing (EUC) and supporting other leads within Infrastructure Operations to assure their partners are doing the same. What are the main responsibilities of this role? •Manage partners/suppliers to assure service continuity and supplier performance in terms of technical quality and performance metrics. •Responsible for EUC service delivery, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance. •Produce Statements of work for Suppliers to deliver to and manage delivery, assure success and technical quality of the work delivered. •Lead endpoint strategy, lifecycle planning, and BIOS/driver governance. •Manage Intune migration and endpoint refresh programmes. •Oversee AV device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat Boards). •Collaborate with InfoSec on endpoint security to ensure EUC estate is compliant. •Drive automation, standardisation, and proactive monitoring. •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Maintain structured documentation, SOPs, and CMDB accuracy. Key skills/competencies required Skills & Experience Leadership & Governance •Ability to govern EUC services, designing standards that ensure compliance aligned to strategic objectives. •Skilled in managing vendor relationships for endpoint and AV solutions, including SLA/OLA compliance and performance reviews. ITIL & Service Management Expertise •Strong command of ITIL practices: Change, Release, Problem, Knowledge, Configuration. •Collaborative, structured, and improvement-focused mindset. •Familiarity with SIAM and multi-supplier governance frameworks. Technical & Tooling Knowledge •Proven experience managing Windows Operating Systems, SCCM, Intune, Entra ID, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android). •Strong understanding of Windows as a Service (WaaS) and experience of managing patching, and endpoint lifecycle. •Familiarity with AV technologies (Surface Hubs, Cisco Desk Pros, Neat Boards). •Experience with MDM policy design and administration. •Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement •Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. •Able to produce SOPs, runbooks, and user-facing guides. •Experience engaging suppliers, InfoSec, and project delivery teams. Desirable Certifications •ITIL 4 Foundation. •ITIL 4 Specialist: Monitor, Support & Fulfil (desirable). •PRINCE2 / AgilePM or equivalent delivery discipline (desirable). •Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-102) •Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Key Behaviours •Work in accordance with the NAO s values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. •Demonstrate a strong commitment to their own self-development, to delivering the NAO s strategic objectives, and keep themselves up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to their work and specialism. •Use their knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality work that supports their team objectives and contributes to organisational priorities. •Influence and add value by building their understanding and insight into the challenges and perspectives of stakeholders. •Look for innovative solutions for how we approach work and make suggestions for new ways for how we could deliver work and continuously improve our business processes to make them more efficient and effective. •Demonstrate an ability to balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging work package, including supporting the work of others. •Enable the NAO to lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, efficient business practices and support their teams to do so. •Comply with corporate responsibilities and support others to do so. •Take ownership of delivering high-quality work to time and quality standards. •Proactively look for ways we can improve our ways of working and make suggestions for how these could be implemented. •Engage confidently with colleagues and clients at all levels to support the delivery of work and build good relationships with key stakeholders. •Work flexibly to contribute to a range of topics and outputs and take ownership of driving work forward and responding to challenges.
Job Opportunity: Contract Deskside Support Engineer (Windows 11 Rollout) Are you a proactive, highly skilled 2nd Line Deskside Support Engineer with a passion for project delivery? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join a fast-paced corporate environment and play a crucial role in a major Windows 11 deployment project for 1000 users. Detail Information Location Newark, Nottinghamshire Type of Hire Contract Contract Duration 3 months (initially) Onsite Requirement 5 Days Onsite Team/Function 2nd Line IT Newark Deskside Support Users Supported 1000 users Primary Project Focus Windows 11 Rollout (build and deployment) What You'll Be Doing: The Mission You will be an integral part of the IT Deskside Support team, driving the success of our corporate Windows 11 rollout while maintaining an industry-leading IT service function. Windows 11 Deployment Expert: Image, configure, and deploy the Windows 11 operating system to user specifications across a large estate of HP and Microsoft workstations. Project Leadership: Organise and manage a wide business deployment, running multiple workstreams concurrently to ensure a seamless transition for all colleagues. High-Quality Support: Provide expert 1st/2nd Line IT Support, troubleshooting complex hardware and software incidents efficiently. Build & Logistics: Oversee the build of new laptops, manage failure logging, and coordinate resolutions with the Build Team. Process Ownership: Strictly follow procurement and asset management procedures, contributing to the integrity of our IT estate. Continuous Improvement: Identify and participate in initiatives to constantly improve the quality and effectiveness of our IT operational service. What We're Looking For: Your Profile The ideal candidate will have strong mandatory skills in EUC Desktop Engineering and be comfortable working in a large corporate structure. Technical & Project Skills (Ideally): Confidence working with deployment technologies such as SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) . Strong technical foundation across Windows 7/8/10 , Office 365, Exchange, and Active Directory . Proven experience in providing IT support within a similar large-scale project environment. Professional & Soft Skills (Essential): Organizational Mastery: Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously. Problem-Solver: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle challenging technical issues. Customer Focus: Excellent customer-facing skills and ability to build strong, effective working relationships at all levels of the business. Drive & Motivation: A strong "can-do" attitude, a passion for IT, and motivation to see the most challenging tasks through to completion. If you are ready to put your Windows deployment and Deskside Support expertise to the test in a demanding yet rewarding project environment, apply now! Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
11/12/2025
Contractor
Job Opportunity: Contract Deskside Support Engineer (Windows 11 Rollout) Are you a proactive, highly skilled 2nd Line Deskside Support Engineer with a passion for project delivery? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join a fast-paced corporate environment and play a crucial role in a major Windows 11 deployment project for 1000 users. Detail Information Location Newark, Nottinghamshire Type of Hire Contract Contract Duration 3 months (initially) Onsite Requirement 5 Days Onsite Team/Function 2nd Line IT Newark Deskside Support Users Supported 1000 users Primary Project Focus Windows 11 Rollout (build and deployment) What You'll Be Doing: The Mission You will be an integral part of the IT Deskside Support team, driving the success of our corporate Windows 11 rollout while maintaining an industry-leading IT service function. Windows 11 Deployment Expert: Image, configure, and deploy the Windows 11 operating system to user specifications across a large estate of HP and Microsoft workstations. Project Leadership: Organise and manage a wide business deployment, running multiple workstreams concurrently to ensure a seamless transition for all colleagues. High-Quality Support: Provide expert 1st/2nd Line IT Support, troubleshooting complex hardware and software incidents efficiently. Build & Logistics: Oversee the build of new laptops, manage failure logging, and coordinate resolutions with the Build Team. Process Ownership: Strictly follow procurement and asset management procedures, contributing to the integrity of our IT estate. Continuous Improvement: Identify and participate in initiatives to constantly improve the quality and effectiveness of our IT operational service. What We're Looking For: Your Profile The ideal candidate will have strong mandatory skills in EUC Desktop Engineering and be comfortable working in a large corporate structure. Technical & Project Skills (Ideally): Confidence working with deployment technologies such as SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) . Strong technical foundation across Windows 7/8/10 , Office 365, Exchange, and Active Directory . Proven experience in providing IT support within a similar large-scale project environment. Professional & Soft Skills (Essential): Organizational Mastery: Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously. Problem-Solver: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle challenging technical issues. Customer Focus: Excellent customer-facing skills and ability to build strong, effective working relationships at all levels of the business. Drive & Motivation: A strong "can-do" attitude, a passion for IT, and motivation to see the most challenging tasks through to completion. If you are ready to put your Windows deployment and Deskside Support expertise to the test in a demanding yet rewarding project environment, apply now! Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Field Manager £78k + 25% Bonus London (travel) Our hospitality-chain client is seeking a hands-on Senior IT Operations Manager to drive excellence across their 60+ site operation. The role will suit someone with multi-site retail, hospitality, or similar fast-paced environments experience. The Role: Lead and inspire a dynamic team of 8 IT professionals Hands-on technical leadership across 60+ locations Drive service excellence in a fast-paced environment Balance strategic planning with day-to-day operations Requirements: Multi-site IT leadership experience (in retail/hospitality or similar) Networking & Infrastructure: Cisco Meraki and Ruckus networking solutions, Enterprise-level WiFi deployment and management, LAN/WAN architecture and troubleshooting etc Teams/Zoom/Webex platform management Modern Workplace: Windows OS environment Desktop/laptop fleet management Mobile device management Remote support tools Proven team management and development skills Experience in fast-paced, customer-focused environments A great benefits package is included in this role, such as a 25% bonus, generous holiday and pension etc. Sound like you? Please get your CV over to us ASAP.
11/12/2025
Full time
Senior Field Manager £78k + 25% Bonus London (travel) Our hospitality-chain client is seeking a hands-on Senior IT Operations Manager to drive excellence across their 60+ site operation. The role will suit someone with multi-site retail, hospitality, or similar fast-paced environments experience. The Role: Lead and inspire a dynamic team of 8 IT professionals Hands-on technical leadership across 60+ locations Drive service excellence in a fast-paced environment Balance strategic planning with day-to-day operations Requirements: Multi-site IT leadership experience (in retail/hospitality or similar) Networking & Infrastructure: Cisco Meraki and Ruckus networking solutions, Enterprise-level WiFi deployment and management, LAN/WAN architecture and troubleshooting etc Teams/Zoom/Webex platform management Modern Workplace: Windows OS environment Desktop/laptop fleet management Mobile device management Remote support tools Proven team management and development skills Experience in fast-paced, customer-focused environments A great benefits package is included in this role, such as a 25% bonus, generous holiday and pension etc. Sound like you? Please get your CV over to us ASAP.
Service Delivery Manager MSP Brighton, BN1 (primarily on-site, 1 day hybrid) £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits My client is a well-established Managed Service Provider (MSP), supporting long-standing clients across a variety of sectors. With a fantastic reputation, they pride themselves on building strong client relationships and a collaborative culture. They are now looking for a Service Delivery Manager to take ownership of the IT services department and play a central role in the leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a team of 6 talented IT Technicians while shaping how to deliver outstanding service to clients. What you ll be doing Leading, coaching, and developing the Service Desk Team to deliver consistent, high-quality support Driving improvements in service delivery processes, performance, and client satisfaction Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team to influence strategy and growth Managing and reporting on KPIs, SLAs, and service metrics Ensuring best use of tools and systems, including the ConnectWise suite Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact What We re looking for Previous MSP experience you ll understand the pace, priorities, and client demands of the MSP world Strong people leadership skills with a values-driven approach Experience with Microsoft 365 and The ConnectWise Suite (Manage, Automate, etc.) Someone who thrives on building teams, improving processes, and delivering excellent client service Why Join My Client? Be part of a growing MSP with a reputation built on long-term client partnerships A leadership role with real influence and visibility Supportive, close-knit culture where face-to-face collaboration matters Competitive salary (£50k+ depending on experience) Pool car available for client visits If you re ready to lead, inspire, and take service delivery to the next level, we d love to hear from you. Integral Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in regard to this advertisement.
10/12/2025
Full time
Service Delivery Manager MSP Brighton, BN1 (primarily on-site, 1 day hybrid) £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits My client is a well-established Managed Service Provider (MSP), supporting long-standing clients across a variety of sectors. With a fantastic reputation, they pride themselves on building strong client relationships and a collaborative culture. They are now looking for a Service Delivery Manager to take ownership of the IT services department and play a central role in the leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a team of 6 talented IT Technicians while shaping how to deliver outstanding service to clients. What you ll be doing Leading, coaching, and developing the Service Desk Team to deliver consistent, high-quality support Driving improvements in service delivery processes, performance, and client satisfaction Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team to influence strategy and growth Managing and reporting on KPIs, SLAs, and service metrics Ensuring best use of tools and systems, including the ConnectWise suite Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact What We re looking for Previous MSP experience you ll understand the pace, priorities, and client demands of the MSP world Strong people leadership skills with a values-driven approach Experience with Microsoft 365 and The ConnectWise Suite (Manage, Automate, etc.) Someone who thrives on building teams, improving processes, and delivering excellent client service Why Join My Client? Be part of a growing MSP with a reputation built on long-term client partnerships A leadership role with real influence and visibility Supportive, close-knit culture where face-to-face collaboration matters Competitive salary (£50k+ depending on experience) Pool car available for client visits If you re ready to lead, inspire, and take service delivery to the next level, we d love to hear from you. Integral Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in regard to this advertisement.
Climb Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading company in the Sheffield area Role: Help Desk Team Leader Description: Duties and Responsibilities - Action prompt resolution of tickets through to resolution, troubleshooting end user and data issues - Supervise the helpdesk team, ensuring prompt resolution of tickets with a high level of customer satisfaction - Maintain and enhance IT service management processes via Jira, ensuring effective project management and ticket resolution - Work closely with users accessing applications through Citrix, providing guidance and troubleshooting support - Keep abreast of the latest trends in ITSM and helpdesk management, incorporating best practices into daily operations - Manage a small portfolio of helpdesk projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet all requirements - Monitoring and analysing relevant business data - Act as an escalation point for complex queries, and those needing urgent attention - Identify and implement opportunities and areas for improvement - Build effective relationships across the Group - Follow and enforce procedures, such as H&S and HR Competencies - Strong supervisory skills - Excellent problem-solving abilities, particularly in troubleshooting Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, basic network issues, and overall ITSM processes - Proficiency in using Jira for IT service management and project management, and Google Workspace for collaboration - Knowledge of Citrix environments and the ability to support users in accessing their applications - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing expectations and delivering high levels of customer service - Ability to communicate on a technical and non-technical level with different departments/management levels Accountabilities and Performance Measures - Achievement of high customer satisfaction ratings and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) - Effective management and resolution of tickets within predetermined timeframes - Successful mentoring and development of the helpdesk team - Efficient management and completion of assigned projects, with minimal focus on project management but ensuring quality and timeliness - Monitoring and management of relevant budgets Job Requirements/ Qualifications - Experience in a helpdesk capacity, preferably in a manufacturing environment - HNC or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field - Experience in supervising a remote team - Ability to travel as required for site visits - 5+ years of experience in IT support or helpdesk roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position - Strong technical background, with expertise in Windows 10 and 11 troubleshooting, basic network troubleshooting, and an understanding of ITSM processes
10/12/2025
Full time
Climb Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading company in the Sheffield area Role: Help Desk Team Leader Description: Duties and Responsibilities - Action prompt resolution of tickets through to resolution, troubleshooting end user and data issues - Supervise the helpdesk team, ensuring prompt resolution of tickets with a high level of customer satisfaction - Maintain and enhance IT service management processes via Jira, ensuring effective project management and ticket resolution - Work closely with users accessing applications through Citrix, providing guidance and troubleshooting support - Keep abreast of the latest trends in ITSM and helpdesk management, incorporating best practices into daily operations - Manage a small portfolio of helpdesk projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet all requirements - Monitoring and analysing relevant business data - Act as an escalation point for complex queries, and those needing urgent attention - Identify and implement opportunities and areas for improvement - Build effective relationships across the Group - Follow and enforce procedures, such as H&S and HR Competencies - Strong supervisory skills - Excellent problem-solving abilities, particularly in troubleshooting Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, basic network issues, and overall ITSM processes - Proficiency in using Jira for IT service management and project management, and Google Workspace for collaboration - Knowledge of Citrix environments and the ability to support users in accessing their applications - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing expectations and delivering high levels of customer service - Ability to communicate on a technical and non-technical level with different departments/management levels Accountabilities and Performance Measures - Achievement of high customer satisfaction ratings and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) - Effective management and resolution of tickets within predetermined timeframes - Successful mentoring and development of the helpdesk team - Efficient management and completion of assigned projects, with minimal focus on project management but ensuring quality and timeliness - Monitoring and management of relevant budgets Job Requirements/ Qualifications - Experience in a helpdesk capacity, preferably in a manufacturing environment - HNC or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field - Experience in supervising a remote team - Ability to travel as required for site visits - 5+ years of experience in IT support or helpdesk roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position - Strong technical background, with expertise in Windows 10 and 11 troubleshooting, basic network troubleshooting, and an understanding of ITSM processes
IT Technician - Bournemouth - Up to 26,000 We have an excellent opportunity for an IT Technician to join a growing organisation in an exciting period of growth. This role will involve assisting internal users on their IT issues, ranging across their Microsoft and Application suite. You'll be assisting users via the telephone, emails and tickets, ensuring you are working to agreed SLAs. Benefits for the IT Technician 20 days + bank holiday Good career development and training opportunities Health & wellbeing programme Pension Discount scheme Company events + more Key Responsibilities for the IT Technician: Acting as the first point of contact for all IT Support queries Assisting users remotely or face to face, offering deskside support when needed. Working closely with team leaders and senior management ensuring tickets are escalated and resolved where needed. Researching and documenting solutions to problems on the companies knowledge base. Required Skills & Experience of the IT Technician: Good working knowledge of Windows operating systems (10/11) Experience with Office365 applications and environment Understanding of Active Directory and Windows Server Basic networking skills (TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP) Excellent communication skills both written and verbal This is an urgent vacancy so please apply now to avoid dissapointment or contact Harry Davies Directly on (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
10/12/2025
Full time
IT Technician - Bournemouth - Up to 26,000 We have an excellent opportunity for an IT Technician to join a growing organisation in an exciting period of growth. This role will involve assisting internal users on their IT issues, ranging across their Microsoft and Application suite. You'll be assisting users via the telephone, emails and tickets, ensuring you are working to agreed SLAs. Benefits for the IT Technician 20 days + bank holiday Good career development and training opportunities Health & wellbeing programme Pension Discount scheme Company events + more Key Responsibilities for the IT Technician: Acting as the first point of contact for all IT Support queries Assisting users remotely or face to face, offering deskside support when needed. Working closely with team leaders and senior management ensuring tickets are escalated and resolved where needed. Researching and documenting solutions to problems on the companies knowledge base. Required Skills & Experience of the IT Technician: Good working knowledge of Windows operating systems (10/11) Experience with Office365 applications and environment Understanding of Active Directory and Windows Server Basic networking skills (TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP) Excellent communication skills both written and verbal This is an urgent vacancy so please apply now to avoid dissapointment or contact Harry Davies Directly on (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
3rd Line IT Support Engineer Salary: £45k + excellent benefits package Hybrid: 2 days from home / 3 days from the Caerphilly. There is a requirement to work on-call as part of a rota (paid). SC Clearance required. We have an exciting opportunity for a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join a leading and growing Managed Service Provider and Systems Integrator. This role will support a diverse customer base in both the public and private sectors. We are keen to hear from 3rd Line IT Support Engineers with experience in a Managed Service Provider environment and ideally Modern Workplace / EUC engineering. The role offers excellent scope and future growth opportunities for the right candidate. 3rd Line IT Support Engineer experience requirements: Enterprise EUC environments, including Windows, macOS, mobile devices, virtual desktops (VDI), and collaboration tools. Microsoft 365, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other modern workplace technologies. Virtualisation technologies (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V). Market leading Backup and recovery solutions. Security Management utilising AntiSpam, Web filtering and various AV Technologies Edge Security management e.g. Configure, manage and monitor firewalls, VPON s and security appliances The role: Delivering outstanding 3rd line technical support as the final escalation point for all EUC-related incidents and service requests whilst working to high standards in the ITIL areas of Incident, Problem, Change and Service Request. Managing and optimising enterprise EUC environments, including Windows, macOS, mobile devices, virtual desktops (VDI), and collaboration tools. Maintaining and supporting Microsoft 365, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other modern workplace technologies. Deploying and managing endpoint security solutions, patching, and compliance policies. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers. Working at the technical lead on major incidents, problem management, and root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues. Collaborating with project teams on EUC transformation initiatives, including device rollouts, migrations, and modern workplace solutions. Maintaining and updating IT documentation and processes. If this sounds like the role that you are looking for, then please apply attaching your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
09/12/2025
Full time
3rd Line IT Support Engineer Salary: £45k + excellent benefits package Hybrid: 2 days from home / 3 days from the Caerphilly. There is a requirement to work on-call as part of a rota (paid). SC Clearance required. We have an exciting opportunity for a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join a leading and growing Managed Service Provider and Systems Integrator. This role will support a diverse customer base in both the public and private sectors. We are keen to hear from 3rd Line IT Support Engineers with experience in a Managed Service Provider environment and ideally Modern Workplace / EUC engineering. The role offers excellent scope and future growth opportunities for the right candidate. 3rd Line IT Support Engineer experience requirements: Enterprise EUC environments, including Windows, macOS, mobile devices, virtual desktops (VDI), and collaboration tools. Microsoft 365, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other modern workplace technologies. Virtualisation technologies (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V). Market leading Backup and recovery solutions. Security Management utilising AntiSpam, Web filtering and various AV Technologies Edge Security management e.g. Configure, manage and monitor firewalls, VPON s and security appliances The role: Delivering outstanding 3rd line technical support as the final escalation point for all EUC-related incidents and service requests whilst working to high standards in the ITIL areas of Incident, Problem, Change and Service Request. Managing and optimising enterprise EUC environments, including Windows, macOS, mobile devices, virtual desktops (VDI), and collaboration tools. Maintaining and supporting Microsoft 365, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other modern workplace technologies. Deploying and managing endpoint security solutions, patching, and compliance policies. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers. Working at the technical lead on major incidents, problem management, and root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues. Collaborating with project teams on EUC transformation initiatives, including device rollouts, migrations, and modern workplace solutions. Maintaining and updating IT documentation and processes. If this sounds like the role that you are looking for, then please apply attaching your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
Develop your expertise with Northwood, where no two days are the same! We're offering you variety, a close-knit team, and the opportunity for regular expensed travel to our other tissue manufacturing sites. Let's connect and begin your Northwood Career! About the Role Here's what's in store for you: Variety and continuous learning - tomorrow will bring something new Our attractive Telford offices with a communal breakroom and free tea and coffee Knowledge and skill development Regular exposure to daily Service Desk support cases High involvement in project support (e.g. system implementation, deployment, training, and support) - training will include assisting with guides, and documentation. Free secure onsite parking Private Medical Insurance (as well as many other benefits) Here's what your day to day will look like: Your systems support is critical. You'll typically work with modern cloud, SaaS and on-site applications such as: SAP Business ByDesign SNAP Warehouse Management Mandata Transport Management Markem labelling systems Microsoft cloud tools (full suite) You will support users, access, and integration, resolving issues, maintaining data accuracy, and assisting with configuration. This will include scanners, label printers, as well as user setup, onboarding/offboarding, and asset management. You will liaise with third party IT partners and vendors where needed. You'll help us identify opportunities to streamline system usage and improve data flows, enhancing systems, configuration changes, and testing. We'll be sure to involve you in Systems improvement projects, upgrades, integrations, reporting enhancements, and new site/line implementations. Benefits Company pension Life assurance Free company products Free on-site parking Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service Free early access to pay scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee referral scheme Requirements What we need from you: Experience in an IT and Systems Support capacity (ideally in the FMCG/manufacturing sector). Knowledge of ERP and business systems. Understanding of Warehouse Management systems, labelling systems, or shop-floor technologies (desirable). Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud tools (365, Teams, SharePoint, etc.). Excellent problem-solving, with a proactive and helpful attitude. Clear communication style at all levels, from operations to senior leadership. Curiosity into how systems work, and a desire to learn and grow with the business.
09/12/2025
Full time
Develop your expertise with Northwood, where no two days are the same! We're offering you variety, a close-knit team, and the opportunity for regular expensed travel to our other tissue manufacturing sites. Let's connect and begin your Northwood Career! About the Role Here's what's in store for you: Variety and continuous learning - tomorrow will bring something new Our attractive Telford offices with a communal breakroom and free tea and coffee Knowledge and skill development Regular exposure to daily Service Desk support cases High involvement in project support (e.g. system implementation, deployment, training, and support) - training will include assisting with guides, and documentation. Free secure onsite parking Private Medical Insurance (as well as many other benefits) Here's what your day to day will look like: Your systems support is critical. You'll typically work with modern cloud, SaaS and on-site applications such as: SAP Business ByDesign SNAP Warehouse Management Mandata Transport Management Markem labelling systems Microsoft cloud tools (full suite) You will support users, access, and integration, resolving issues, maintaining data accuracy, and assisting with configuration. This will include scanners, label printers, as well as user setup, onboarding/offboarding, and asset management. You will liaise with third party IT partners and vendors where needed. You'll help us identify opportunities to streamline system usage and improve data flows, enhancing systems, configuration changes, and testing. We'll be sure to involve you in Systems improvement projects, upgrades, integrations, reporting enhancements, and new site/line implementations. Benefits Company pension Life assurance Free company products Free on-site parking Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service Free early access to pay scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee referral scheme Requirements What we need from you: Experience in an IT and Systems Support capacity (ideally in the FMCG/manufacturing sector). Knowledge of ERP and business systems. Understanding of Warehouse Management systems, labelling systems, or shop-floor technologies (desirable). Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud tools (365, Teams, SharePoint, etc.). Excellent problem-solving, with a proactive and helpful attitude. Clear communication style at all levels, from operations to senior leadership. Curiosity into how systems work, and a desire to learn and grow with the business.
1st Line Support - IT Service Desk Agent Shift Times: The role is full-time (37 hour per week) Monday - Friday on a rota basis having to cover 07:00 - 17:30 Pay Rate: 12.60 Per Hour Location: Cumbria, CA24 3JZ We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a 1st Line Service Desk Agent. This is an opportunity is to support a wider IT operation and this is an interim mode of operation where we manually transcribe ticket details and update from one ticketing system to another. This role will require a solid attention to detail and to ensure the tickets comply with standard processes for progression. Full training and support will be given on the job. Main responsibilities of the role: Manually transcribe ticket details and update from one ticketing system to another. Queue Management: Manage individual queues to given targets with zero intervention from Team Leader such as: - Ticket logs are maintained in a timely and efficient manner (in line with SLA's) - Constantly review all tickets in 1LS queues (supporting set KPI's) - Working to aid avoidance of SLA breach on tickets - Manage aged tickets to closure. Team Working: Makes solid efforts to integrate into the team and positively contributes to Team objectives and morale. Demonstrates willingness to work across teams. Communication: Demonstrates clear and concise written, oral and listening skills, extending to communicating technical jargon in simple terms to customers and in an appropriate manner. Problem Solving and Decision Making: Shows evidence of handling majority of issues/problem escalations and suggest resolutions with minimum prompting from 2LS / Team Leader. Customer Service: Demonstrates awareness of customer and business needs. Call/contact and Ticket Quality: Demonstrates expected Quality requirements consistently. Tools: Can quickly pick up the ticket logging tool and other systems consistently used by the Service Desk. Supporting on the DWP ASIS Resource Requests. Requirements: Customer service skills. IT Skills Clearance application required for this role - minimum 5-year UK address history. Client BPSS, and SC (security clearance) required. What we offer: As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits; We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12-week arrangement. Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services) Pension contribution Personal Accident Insurance Eye care vouchers Referral Schemes MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal) Please note that this is a Temporary ongoing contract.
09/12/2025
Seasonal
1st Line Support - IT Service Desk Agent Shift Times: The role is full-time (37 hour per week) Monday - Friday on a rota basis having to cover 07:00 - 17:30 Pay Rate: 12.60 Per Hour Location: Cumbria, CA24 3JZ We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a 1st Line Service Desk Agent. This is an opportunity is to support a wider IT operation and this is an interim mode of operation where we manually transcribe ticket details and update from one ticketing system to another. This role will require a solid attention to detail and to ensure the tickets comply with standard processes for progression. Full training and support will be given on the job. Main responsibilities of the role: Manually transcribe ticket details and update from one ticketing system to another. Queue Management: Manage individual queues to given targets with zero intervention from Team Leader such as: - Ticket logs are maintained in a timely and efficient manner (in line with SLA's) - Constantly review all tickets in 1LS queues (supporting set KPI's) - Working to aid avoidance of SLA breach on tickets - Manage aged tickets to closure. Team Working: Makes solid efforts to integrate into the team and positively contributes to Team objectives and morale. Demonstrates willingness to work across teams. Communication: Demonstrates clear and concise written, oral and listening skills, extending to communicating technical jargon in simple terms to customers and in an appropriate manner. Problem Solving and Decision Making: Shows evidence of handling majority of issues/problem escalations and suggest resolutions with minimum prompting from 2LS / Team Leader. Customer Service: Demonstrates awareness of customer and business needs. Call/contact and Ticket Quality: Demonstrates expected Quality requirements consistently. Tools: Can quickly pick up the ticket logging tool and other systems consistently used by the Service Desk. Supporting on the DWP ASIS Resource Requests. Requirements: Customer service skills. IT Skills Clearance application required for this role - minimum 5-year UK address history. Client BPSS, and SC (security clearance) required. What we offer: As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits; We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12-week arrangement. Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services) Pension contribution Personal Accident Insurance Eye care vouchers Referral Schemes MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal) Please note that this is a Temporary ongoing contract.
Job Title: Service Desk Team Leader Location: Sheffield Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 depending on experience Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Contract: Full-time, permanent If you're an experienced IT engineer who enjoys supporting others, improving processes and keeping a busy service desk running smoothly, this could be a great next step. We're supporting an established MSP in Sheffield who are looking for a Service Desk Team Leader. You'll stay hands-on technically, but you'll also guide the team, support escalations and keep the workflow steady and organised. This is a role where your calm approach, people skills and technical knowledge will make a real difference day to day. It suits someone who enjoys solving technical problems while also helping others develop and putting structure around how the team operates. What you'll be doing: Technical work (80%) Acting as the first point of escalation for engineers. Coaching and supporting the team with their technical development. Helping maintain and configure client networks following best practice. Improving internal processes to help the service desk run efficiently. Picking up technical tickets when needed. Team leadership (15%) Managing holidays, absence, timesheets and day-to-day team coordination. Running performance and development reviews. Monitoring KPIs and giving regular feedback. Spotting performance issues and addressing them professionally. Supporting the Technical Director with staffing updates. Customer service (5%) Helping resolve service issues with clients. Supporting continuous improvement based on customer feedback. What we're looking for: Strong technical background supporting Microsoft and network environments. Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TCP IP, virtualisation and Active Directory. Experience configuring Exchange, RDP, VPNs, firewalls and routers. Someone who enjoys supporting others and being the steady point of contact. Confident communicator with good organisation and problem solving skills. Able to stay calm under pressure and maintain accuracy. We're also looking for someone who naturally works to the team values of communication, excellence, responsibility, passion and innovation. What's in it for you: Salary between £28,000 and £34,000 depending on experience. 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 34 days. Your birthday off. Westfield Health after one year. Two hours each week protected for personal development. Regular internal and external training including paid Microsoft exams. Modern office with free parking. Monthly team meetings, social events and team building days. Daily fruit, coffee and refreshments. Opportunities to attend industry events and support community projects. How to apply: If this sounds like the right step for you, send your CV through and we'll be in touch. We respond to all applicants, and if you're shortlisted, we will contact you first before sharing your details with the client. Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
09/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Service Desk Team Leader Location: Sheffield Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 depending on experience Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Contract: Full-time, permanent If you're an experienced IT engineer who enjoys supporting others, improving processes and keeping a busy service desk running smoothly, this could be a great next step. We're supporting an established MSP in Sheffield who are looking for a Service Desk Team Leader. You'll stay hands-on technically, but you'll also guide the team, support escalations and keep the workflow steady and organised. This is a role where your calm approach, people skills and technical knowledge will make a real difference day to day. It suits someone who enjoys solving technical problems while also helping others develop and putting structure around how the team operates. What you'll be doing: Technical work (80%) Acting as the first point of escalation for engineers. Coaching and supporting the team with their technical development. Helping maintain and configure client networks following best practice. Improving internal processes to help the service desk run efficiently. Picking up technical tickets when needed. Team leadership (15%) Managing holidays, absence, timesheets and day-to-day team coordination. Running performance and development reviews. Monitoring KPIs and giving regular feedback. Spotting performance issues and addressing them professionally. Supporting the Technical Director with staffing updates. Customer service (5%) Helping resolve service issues with clients. Supporting continuous improvement based on customer feedback. What we're looking for: Strong technical background supporting Microsoft and network environments. Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TCP IP, virtualisation and Active Directory. Experience configuring Exchange, RDP, VPNs, firewalls and routers. Someone who enjoys supporting others and being the steady point of contact. Confident communicator with good organisation and problem solving skills. Able to stay calm under pressure and maintain accuracy. We're also looking for someone who naturally works to the team values of communication, excellence, responsibility, passion and innovation. What's in it for you: Salary between £28,000 and £34,000 depending on experience. 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 34 days. Your birthday off. Westfield Health after one year. Two hours each week protected for personal development. Regular internal and external training including paid Microsoft exams. Modern office with free parking. Monthly team meetings, social events and team building days. Daily fruit, coffee and refreshments. Opportunities to attend industry events and support community projects. How to apply: If this sounds like the right step for you, send your CV through and we'll be in touch. We respond to all applicants, and if you're shortlisted, we will contact you first before sharing your details with the client. Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager Location: London Bridge Company: Managed Service Provider (MSP) This role will be office-based for the first 3 6 months, with the option to move to a hybrid working arrangement thereafter. Our client is a well-established MSP based in London Bridge. They are a close-knit team of 30 IT professionals delivering end-to-end technology services and support to a diverse range of clients, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, resilience and regulatory compliance. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security & Centralised Services Managerwith a strong cybersecurity focus to join our growing technical team. In this pivotal role, you will: Act as the primary escalation point for complex IT and cybersecurity incidents. Manage and secure core client infrastructure and cloud environments. Ensure centralised security, monitoring, and incident response platforms operate effectively. You will collaborate closely with our Service Desk, Projects and Account Management teams to maintain high standards of service, document solutions and mentor junior engineers in line with cybersecurity best practices and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Key Responsibilities Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex IT and cybersecurity incidents, including malware infections, ransomware attacks, phishing attempts, and unauthorised access events. Monitor, analyse, and respond to alerts from client security platforms (MDR/XDR, SentinelOne, Huntress, Fortinet, Mimecast, Avanan, Defender) to ensure rapid threat mitigation. Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses and security audits across client environments, providing actionable recommendations and remediation guidance. Implement and maintain security hardening across infrastructure, cloud services, endpoints, and networks, in alignment with best practices and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, including root cause analysis, threat containment and post-incident reporting for clients. Collaborate with the Project and Service Desk teams to embed security into deployments, migrations, upgrades, and automation workflows, ensuring systems remain secure by design. Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for security operations, ensuring knowledge is shared across the team for rapid incident handling. Provide mentorship and cybersecurity guidance to junior engineers and Service Desk staff, fostering a culture of security awareness and proactive threat management. Perform ongoing threat intelligence monitoring and security trend analysis to anticipate risks and protect client environments. Support clients in security reporting, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping them meet regulatory and industry security standards. Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a 3rd Line / Senior Engineer role within an MSP or security-focused IT environment, supporting multiple clients and environments. Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Intune/Entra) with a focus on security configuration, hardening and monitoring. In-depth understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, Windows Server, Active Directory and hybrid cloud security architectures. Hands-on experience with endpoint protection, EDR/MDR/XDR platforms, email security, RMM tools, and centralised monitoring systems. Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards, including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001, NIST, and GDPR requirements. Skilled in vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and remediation planning, including experience with ransomware and phishing mitigation. Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical and security findings to non-technical stakeholders and clients. Proactive mindset in threat hunting, risk assessments and continuous improvement of client security posture. Mentorship and leadership experience, providing cybersecurity guidance to junior engineers and Service Desk teams. Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager - Desirable Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Expert CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM or equivalent cybersecurity qualification ITIL Foundation Vendor-specific certifications (Fortinet, SentinelOne, Datto, Mimecast, Huntress, etc.) Why Join the Company: Be part of a technically strong, supportive and collaborative security-conscious team in central London. Play a key role in strategic security projects, incident response and continuous improvement initiatives. Access ongoing training, certifications and professional development in cybersecurity. Join a company that holds the core values of Honesty, Accountability, Commitment, Innovation, Expertise and Collaboration
09/12/2025
Full time
Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager Location: London Bridge Company: Managed Service Provider (MSP) This role will be office-based for the first 3 6 months, with the option to move to a hybrid working arrangement thereafter. Our client is a well-established MSP based in London Bridge. They are a close-knit team of 30 IT professionals delivering end-to-end technology services and support to a diverse range of clients, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, resilience and regulatory compliance. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security & Centralised Services Managerwith a strong cybersecurity focus to join our growing technical team. In this pivotal role, you will: Act as the primary escalation point for complex IT and cybersecurity incidents. Manage and secure core client infrastructure and cloud environments. Ensure centralised security, monitoring, and incident response platforms operate effectively. You will collaborate closely with our Service Desk, Projects and Account Management teams to maintain high standards of service, document solutions and mentor junior engineers in line with cybersecurity best practices and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Key Responsibilities Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex IT and cybersecurity incidents, including malware infections, ransomware attacks, phishing attempts, and unauthorised access events. Monitor, analyse, and respond to alerts from client security platforms (MDR/XDR, SentinelOne, Huntress, Fortinet, Mimecast, Avanan, Defender) to ensure rapid threat mitigation. Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses and security audits across client environments, providing actionable recommendations and remediation guidance. Implement and maintain security hardening across infrastructure, cloud services, endpoints, and networks, in alignment with best practices and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, including root cause analysis, threat containment and post-incident reporting for clients. Collaborate with the Project and Service Desk teams to embed security into deployments, migrations, upgrades, and automation workflows, ensuring systems remain secure by design. Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for security operations, ensuring knowledge is shared across the team for rapid incident handling. Provide mentorship and cybersecurity guidance to junior engineers and Service Desk staff, fostering a culture of security awareness and proactive threat management. Perform ongoing threat intelligence monitoring and security trend analysis to anticipate risks and protect client environments. Support clients in security reporting, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping them meet regulatory and industry security standards. Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a 3rd Line / Senior Engineer role within an MSP or security-focused IT environment, supporting multiple clients and environments. Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Intune/Entra) with a focus on security configuration, hardening and monitoring. In-depth understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, Windows Server, Active Directory and hybrid cloud security architectures. Hands-on experience with endpoint protection, EDR/MDR/XDR platforms, email security, RMM tools, and centralised monitoring systems. Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards, including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001, NIST, and GDPR requirements. Skilled in vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and remediation planning, including experience with ransomware and phishing mitigation. Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical and security findings to non-technical stakeholders and clients. Proactive mindset in threat hunting, risk assessments and continuous improvement of client security posture. Mentorship and leadership experience, providing cybersecurity guidance to junior engineers and Service Desk teams. Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager - Desirable Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Expert CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM or equivalent cybersecurity qualification ITIL Foundation Vendor-specific certifications (Fortinet, SentinelOne, Datto, Mimecast, Huntress, etc.) Why Join the Company: Be part of a technically strong, supportive and collaborative security-conscious team in central London. Play a key role in strategic security projects, incident response and continuous improvement initiatives. Access ongoing training, certifications and professional development in cybersecurity. Join a company that holds the core values of Honesty, Accountability, Commitment, Innovation, Expertise and Collaboration