Service Desk Manager - ITIL - Liverpool Service Desk Manager with proficient experience in leading a team of IT service desk analysts, ITIL / another service management framework and improving the Service Desk function is required by a leading firm in central Liverpool. They are looking for a proven Service Desk Manager who has experience in pushing through change, by identifying problems and coming up with solutions that improve the Service Desk function. Experience managing SLA's and monitoring KPI's is also essential & you will join an already established service desk team which offers hybrid working, so 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home. Essential Skills Required: Experience in managing a Service desk / IT helpdesk team Working with external customers within service delivery / service desk Proven experience in change management in a Service Desk / Service Delivery, and a track record of improving the Service Desk function ITIL experience or another service management framework is a must A good understanding of incident, problem, change, and release management processes. The ability to drive the best Service and have a passion for IT technology The ability to identify process improvement and areas that are inefficient or need upgrading Excellent communication, people and stakeholder management skills, somebody who can drive through change and improvements across a Service Desk Ideally, a background in supporting software applications and managing change requests. The role is due to the massive growth and changing IT landscape. You need to know what looks good when running an IT Service Desk? Do you have a track record of pushing through change and making improvements? Some of the Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Service Desk team, ensuring staff development & performance improvement across the team Oversee the daily operations of the service desk to ensure timely resolution of incidents, problems, requests, and change-related activities. Drive improvements to the Service Desk processes and systems, identifying weaknesses and making the appropriate changes, including helpdesk system workflow improvements. Monitor and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs related to incident response times, resolution rates, and customer satisfaction. Build strong relationships with external customers, acting as a point of contact for service-related and change management issues. Improve and change service desk processes so they are aligned with best practices for incident management. Analysing feedback, where the backlogs occur, change management data to identify trends & recurring issues, and identify areas for service and change management improvement. Regular performance reports to senior management, highlighting success but also areas for improvement. Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency across the service desk team Own the incident and problem management process, ensuring incidents are resolved & the issues are addressed. Strategic planning for service and change management improvements to allow further growth This is a great opportunity for an experienced service desk manager to have the chance to be part of an outstanding team and make a real difference through change. My client is looking for a service desk team manager who is a people person and is ready to jump into a fast-paced environment and gain exposure to the latest tools. You will have the opportunity to revamp an existing service desk, implement your own knowledge and influence the team's success. My client is paying a starting salary of between £45,000 - £50,000 Hybrid working. To apply, press the 'apply now' button or send your CV to matthew.leach @ circlerecruitment.com Keywords: Service Desk Manager / ITIL / Change management / Service desk / Line management / IT / Problem & Incident Management - Liverpool - 50K Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment, Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.