Job Description
Are you an experienced, people focused Service Delivery Manager looking for a role where you can lead from the front in a structured, customer-centric environment?
Our client is an established and growing managed IT services provider with a strong reputation for quality and care. This role offers the opportunity to take real ownership of service delivery within a close-knit team and the chance to shape and improve how services are delivered across the business.
Service Delivery Manager Waterlooville (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home) £47,000 to £53,000 per annum
In this role, you will be working within a team of 11 accountable for the day-to-day performance of managed IT services, the development of the Service Desk and Specialist Engineering teams, and the overall customer experience.
Looking fir someone experienced, logical, and driven - someone who can hit the ground running, bring clarity and structure, and isn't afraid to constructively challenge when needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, support, and develop the Service Desk and Specialist Engineering teams in a positive, people-first environment * Own day-to-day service delivery across all managed services * Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and development planning * Maintain and improve service management practices aligned with ISO/IEC 20000-1 * Identify and deliver service improvement initiatives * Use service data and feedback to inform decision-making * Collaborate with Security, Operations, and wider teams to ensure smooth transition of new or changed services
Skills and Experience
Essential: * Proven experience in a Service Delivery Manager or similar role within IT services * Strong background leading and developing technical teams * Experience working within an ISO/IEC 20000-1 aligned environment (using it to improve service, not just for compliance) * Solid understanding of IT service management principles (incident, problem, change, request) * Experience owning SLAs, service reporting, and improvement initiatives * Confident communicator with the ability to manage escalations professionally and empathetically * Structured, organised, and comfortable taking accountability
Desirable: * ITIL certification (or equivalent practical experience) * Experience supporting ISO audits * Background within an MSP environment * Experience working alongside Customer Success or relationship management teams
Why Apply?
This is a local opportunity within a smaller, caring organisation where you can genuinely make an impact. You'll have visibility across the business, the chance to learn broadly, and the autonomy to shape service delivery in a meaningful way.
If this Service Delivery Manager opportunity sounds of interest, please contact Nick Trussler at