Service Desk Manager – 6 Month Contract Location: Gloucester (3 days per week on site) Day Rate: Up to £350 (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Service Desk Manager to lead and develop the IT support function for a 6-month contract engagement in Gloucester. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive service excellence, manage a small team, and ensure smooth day-to-day IT operations. Key Responsibilities: Manage and mentor the Service Desk team, ensuring high levels of customer service. Oversee incident, problem, and request management processes. Drive continuous improvement across service delivery. Act as the escalation point for technical and service issues. Produce regular reporting on performance, SLAs, and trends. Collaborate with wider IT and business teams to ensure alignment with business needs. Skills & Experience: Proven track record managing a Service Desk or IT Support team. Strong knowledge of ITIL processes and service management best practice. Hands-on approach with excellent stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance day-to-day operations with longer-term improvements. Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with 3 days per week on site. Contract Details: Duration: 6 months Location: Gloucester, 3 days per week on site Day Rate: Up to £350 per day (Inside IR35)