IT Service Manager Location : Ringwood, Hampshire Hybrid home working Salary : 30 – 33k DOE Benefits Company Profit Share Hours : 37.5 hours per week The Role As an IT Service Manager, you will be responsible for managing the operational running of the business-as-usual service support services, including the allocation of duties and tasks, as well as maintaining contractual KPI obligations, customer reporting and acting as an escalation point for both our client’s internal and external customers. You will analyse data and metrics, feeding into the problem management processes, to identify trends, exceptions, and areas for improvement. Maintain oversight of incident requests and problem lifecycles, including service level management. Interpret data, identifying meaningful trends, uncover problems and highlight opportunities for improvement. Management of major incident tickets, ensuring tickets are aligned to the existing processes and lifecycle. Responsible for the management of customer escalations. Ownership of priority 1 and 2 tickets, following defined processes and ensuring priority tickets are managed through to resolution. Skills & Experience: Proactive and innovative approach. Experience and knowledge of utilising ITIL v3/v4 best practice. Effective time management skills. Strong communication skills with all stakeholders. Willingness to learn and succeed. High motivation with a strong focus on customer service and problem-solving. Confidence and professionalism. Positive, "can do" attitude. Experience of working within a managed service provider. Experience in managing SLAs & KPIs. The role is subject to a standard clear DBS being received. Some travel to customer sites may be involved, so you must have a Full UK Driving license. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free) 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service Birthday as additional paid leave Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance) Company Sick Pay Policy Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance including Dental Free Parking Hybrid Working Progression opportunities Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Our Client Our client has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. They are an Employee Ownership Trust – a growing company. They are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Their core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. They encourage progression within themselves for their colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join their friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.