IT Service Desk Team Leader

IT Service Desk Team Leader

Location: Portsmouth

Contract length: Up to 6 months

Pay rate: £40,000 per annum equivalent

Role Purpose

The IT Service Desk Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the support team. This role ensures that high-quality technical assistance is provided to all users while maintaining agreed service levels. You will balance "hands-on" technical escalation with "hands-off" people management, driving continuous improvement across the service desk.

Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision: Lead a team of Service Desk Analysts, managing rotas, conducting 1-to-1s, and overseeing professional development.
Service Delivery: Act as the guardian of SLAs (Service Level Agreements), ensuring incidents and requests are categorised, prioritised, and resolved within target timeframes.
Escalation Management: Serve as the first point of contact for technical and procedural escalations, ensuring complex issues are moved to the correct higher-tier teams.
Quality Assurance: Conduct regular ticket audits and call monitoring to ensure a high standard of customer service and technical accuracy.
Reporting: Generate and analyse weekly/monthly performance reports (KPIs) to identify trends, such as recurring technical faults or training gaps.
Knowledge Management: Maintain and expand the Service Desk Knowledge Base to empower analysts and promote end-user self-service.

Experience & Skills

Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a Team Lead, Senior Analyst, or Supervisory role within an IT support environment.
Technical Knowledge: Proficient in supporting Windows/macOS environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and basic networking (TCP/IP, VPNs).
ITIL Framework: A solid understanding of ITIL foundation principles (Incident, Request, and Problem Management).
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
Problem-Solving: A logical approach to troubleshooting and the ability to remain calm under pressure during major service outages.

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