Service Desk Team Leader

Service Desk Team Leader

Leading Managed Services Provider

Hybrid - Manchester Paying up to £50,000, depending on experience

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Desk Team Leader to join a highly respected Managed Services Provider. This role is centred on strong people leadership, guiding an established infrastructure team to deliver high-quality services across a broad customer base.

The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day team management, mentoring, service quality, and workload coordination. The environment is built on VMware, enterprise backup solutions including Veeam and Commvault, and infrastructure from Dell and HP. While a solid technical background in these technologies is highly desirable, the primary focus is on leading, supporting, and developing the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate, and develop the Infrastructure Team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
  • Oversee workload distribution, resource planning, and performance management.
  • Ensure infrastructure services remain stable, secure, and aligned with customer requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.
  • Work alongside senior leadership to support business strategy and service delivery excellence.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience leading or mentoring an infrastructure or technical support team.
  • Strong communication and people-leadership capabilities, with the ability to guide, influence, and support others.
  • Technical understanding of VMware, Veeam, Commvault, Dell, and HP infrastructure solutions is highly advantageous.
  • Confident in managing priorities, improving workflows, and maintaining high service standards.

Must be eligible for SC Clearance.

Paying between £, depending on experience.

Hybrid based - Manchester

Job Details

Company
Context Recruitment Limited
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
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