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Reporting to the Head of Global Business Services, the GBS Service Management Lead is a critical enabler of GBS success. As a senior member of the GBS team, the Service Management Lead is responsible for overseeing the operational performance of the partners, ensuring alignment with business needs, and driving continuous improvement across service delivery. Acting … as the key interface between the GBS operations and the business stakeholders, this senior member of the GBS function is responsible for Monitoring and reporting on the operational service and performance (against agreed KPIs, OLAs/SLA). Measuring and tracking service demand and consumption, monitoring trends and ensuring the partner remains responsive to changing business need. Monitoring … innovation/impact of continuous improvement initiatives Reviewing measures with the provider and service recipients/functions, gathering feedback and ensuring improvements are implemented effectively What You'll Get People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let's talk More ❯

Service Delivery Managers x 3 + 3-4 month initial contracts - should be longer term + SC Cleared roles + Working hybrid out of Reading + Inside IR35 - £80 to £100 per hour Key Skills SC Cleared ITIL v4 What you will do as a Service Delivery Manager Support the delivery of business services, ensuring they meet performance … compliance, and customer expectations. Coordinate service onboarding and transition, working with stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and smooth handover. Monitor service performance, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement. Act as a point of contact for service-related issues, managing escalations and supporting resolution across teams and suppliers. Facilitate service reviews, gathering feedback and contributing to … service improvement plans. Maintain service documentation, ensuring processes, configurations, and support materials are accurate and accessible. Contribute to service planning, supporting roadmap development and capability growth. Support team collaboration, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive delivery culture. What you'll bring Experience supporting the delivery of business services in secure or complex environments. Understanding of service More ❯

help you grow in your career through amazing experiences, our apprenticeship scheme, and development programmes. At Costa, you can go beyond the day-to-day. And as a Senior Service Delivery Managerthere’s never been a better time to join. This role will ensure the delivery and maintenance of robust, resilient technology systems and services to support the operation … of Costa business globally. It will also support the Head of Technology Service and Operations to define and deliver the Service Management strategy. So, why Costa? We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression and integrity, with some pretty brilliant perks to … future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players. What you’ll do Being a Senior Service Delivery Manageris about so much more than bringing our coffee to the world. It’s your chance to stir up real success – which means you’ll be: the operational More ❯

What you will do as a Service Delivery Manager · Support the delivery of business services, ensuring they meet performance, compliance, and customer expectations. · Coordinate service onboarding and transition, working with stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and smooth handover. · Monitor service performance, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement. · Act as a point of contact for service-related issues, managing escalations and supporting resolution across teams and suppliers. · Facilitate service reviews, gathering feedback and contributing to service improvement plans. · Maintain service documentation, ensuring processes, configurations, and support materials are accurate and accessible. · Contribute to service planning, supporting roadmap development and capability growth. · Support team collaboration, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive … delivery culture. What you’ll bring · Experience supporting the delivery of business services in secure or complex environments. · Understanding of service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL, DDaT) and operational governance. · Ability to manage service issues, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to improvement initiatives. · Familiarity with business systems, identity management, and secure service principles. · Strong communication skills More ❯

Service Transition Lead - Oracle HCM Transformation | 10 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid, Havant/Reading| Starting ASAP Please note, Oracle HCM implementation exp is required for this role Day Rate: £648 About the Role: Harvey Nash's Utilities sector client are seeing an experienced Service Transition Lead to manage the transition of services for a major Oracle HCM … will ensure that new Cloud services are transitioned seamlessly into steady-state support while maintaining coexistence with the existing Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) on-premise ERP modules. The Service Transition Lead will work closely with the System Integrator, business stakeholders, existing IT Support teams and IT service management teams to establish sustainable service models, operational … readiness and governance, and knowledge transfer. Essential Skills & Experience: Own and deliver the service transition plan aligned with the program milestones (SIT, FVT/UAT, PCT, Dress Rehearsal, Go-Live). Define operational readiness criteria, working along the existing IT and Business teams to ensure these services meet the required acceptance Establish governance for managing coexistence between Oracle HCM More ❯

integration , and automation . This is a high-impact, consultative sales role focused on driving new business growth through strategic lead generation, solution selling, and relationship building across Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and enterprise customers . You'll leverage your domain expertise in IT Service Management (ITSM) to understand customer challenges, demonstrate the value of automation and … Drive proactive new business acquisition through outbound prospecting, targeted campaigns, and strategic networking within the ITSM/MSP sector. Identify and engage key decision-makers across IT, Operations, and Service Management functions. Qualify, nurture, and convert leads into opportunities through a consultative, value-driven approach. Develop tailored engagement strategies leveraging CRM and sales intelligence tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, LinkedIn … Sales Navigator). Solution Sales & Deal Management Lead discovery sessions to uncover client pain points around ITSM, integration, and automation. Deliver solution-oriented demos and workshops , aligning our services to customer use cases and business outcomes. Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with precision and persistence. Own the full sales cycle - from prospecting and qualification to negotiation, close, and More ❯

Major Incident Manager - Santander Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 3 days in office) About the Role We're looking for Major Incident Managers to join our Incident Management team. This is a critical role focused on oversight, affirming, and challenging processes to ensure smooth resolution of major incidents. You'll be the direct line of communication into the business , making … You'll work in a high-pressure environment , supporting live incidents while driving continual improvement through data analysis, reporting, and performance metrics. This role combines hands-on Major Incident Management experience with a strong Service Management lens , ideally within a service provider context . Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee major incidents , ensuring swift resolution and accurate … communication. Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics to maintain service excellence. Translate technical information into clear business updates for stakeholders. Drive continual improvement initiatives using data insights and analytics. Ensure content accuracy and consistency in incident reporting. Collaborate with existing team members to support overall incident management strategy. What We're Looking For Proven Major Incident Management More ❯

the business units' initiatives and are aligned with business goals and contribute to the overall strategy. Participate in the strategic planning process to identify IT needs and opportunities. Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the business units. Act as a trusted advisor to the business on IT-related matters. Facilitate regular meetings with business … units to discuss current and future IT needs. Project Management Oversee IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget for the business unit Coordinate with project managers and IT teams to ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Service Management Ensure IT services meet the needs of the business and are delivered effectively. Establish interlock with Service Mgmt. team to monitor and report on service performance, identifying areas for improvement. Work with IT Service Engineering & Service Mgmt. teams to resolve service issues promptly. Communication Serve as a point of contact between the business and More ❯

Shift working will be required 4 shifts on 5 off a mix of days and nights. Dayshifts are 0700 - 1900 and nightshifts are 1900 - 0700 Main Responsibilities: Support the management and delivery of cloud hosting and technology services, ensuring reliability and scalability. Assist in defining and implementing service strategies aligned with business and IT objectives. Participate in incident … problem, and change management processes to maintain service stability. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service expectations and SLAs are met. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness. Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation strategies for cloud and technology operations. Work with technical teams to ensure best practices are followed in cloud hosting … and infrastructure management. Monitor service performance metrics and report on key operational insights. Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements. Key Skills: Experience in cloud hosting, IT service management, or technology operations. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively within More ❯

Responsibilities: Clarify and document business requirements to ensure project plans are comprehensive, realistic, and in line with company objectives. Develop projections for capital and expense resource planning to advise management on budgetary issues. Assess business prospects in line with company policies and procedures to ensure they are accurately documented and represented in project plans. Communicate project plans and progress … planning and schedule progress to provide advice and make recommendations for consideration by senior levels within the organization. Lead and develop a team of people, delivering a project office management service or a small project team to ensure work is resourced and allocated effectively, and that processes are adhered to. Required Skillset: Hold an Appropriate industry Degree/… relevant experience. Experience managing subcontractors and third-party suppliers. Have substantial Project delivery experience. Experience using process skills such as EVM, CPA & Risk/Opportunity management. Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks. PMP or equivalent project management qualification. More ❯

and hands-on leadership across complex, multi-supplier environments. What we re looking for: Strong background in engineering leadership, governance, and process design Experience working across software, infrastructure, or service management disciplines Proven ability to define and embed automation and tooling strategies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills What s in it for you: 26 days annual … for all aspects of engineering process, governance, technology and strategy -Define engineering processes, standards and guidance covering the end-to-end lifecycle of a variety of components (software, infrastructure, service management etc.), enabling the repeatable delivery of governed and assured products -Enable engineering governance, working across multiple suppliers to ensure quality artefacts are produced to standards consistently -Define More ❯

and hands-on leadership across complex, multi-supplier environments. What we’re looking for: Strong background in engineering leadership, governance, and process design Experience working across software, infrastructure, or service management disciplines Proven ability to define and embed automation and tooling strategies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills What’s in it for you: 26 days’ annual … for all aspects of engineering process, governance, technology and strategy -Define engineering processes, standards and guidance covering the end-to-end lifecycle of a variety of components (software, infrastructure, service management etc.), enabling the repeatable delivery of governed and assured products -Enable engineering governance, working across multiple suppliers to ensure quality artefacts are produced to standards consistently -Define More ❯

Rate: up to £184 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is desired but SC eligible will be accepted. Role purpose/summary Support the management and delivery of cloud hosting and technology services, ensuring reliability and scalability. Assist in defining and implementing service strategies aligned with business and IT objectives. Participate in incident … problem, and change management processes to maintain service stability. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service expectations and SLAs are met. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness. Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation strategies for cloud and technology operations. Work with technical teams to ensure best practices are followed in cloud hosting … and infrastructure management. Monitor service performance metrics and report on key operational insights. Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements. Key Skills/requirements Experience in cloud hosting, IT service management, or technology operations. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate More ❯

Rate: up to £184 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is desired but SC eligible will be accepted. Role purpose/summary Support the management and delivery of cloud hosting and technology services, ensuring reliability and scalability. Assist in defining and implementing service strategies aligned with business and IT objectives. Participate in incident … problem, and change management processes to maintain service stability. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service expectations and SLAs are met. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness. Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation strategies for cloud and technology operations. Work with technical teams to ensure best practices are followed in cloud hosting … and infrastructure management. Monitor service performance metrics and report on key operational insights. Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements. Key Skills/requirements Experience in cloud hosting, IT service management, or technology operations. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate More ❯

stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver reliable, integrated solutions, and requires travel to different UK branches to provide on-site technical and operational support. Key Responsibilities: CRM & Business Systems Management Telephony Management IT Operations & Infrastructure Support Compliance & AI Policy Support Supplier & Integration Management Required Skills & Experience: Proven hands-on experience in application/system configuration and administration … insurance systems (e.g. Open GI, SSP). Experience supporting consultancy CRMs such as Mondaycom. Strong knowledge of workflows, automation, and integrations. Experience with telephony systems administration (VoIP, mobile fleet management, call routing). Experience providing operational IT infrastructure support. Understanding of compliance requirements, AI policies, Cyber Security and client due diligence processes. Proficiency in Excel, SQL, or similar tools … Experience in a regulated environment requiring compliance and audit support. Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline. Relevant certifications in CRM platforms, telephony systems, IT service management (ITIL), or cyber security. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a great working culture that's in a real phase of More ❯

IT Business Partner/Digital, Data & Technology We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital, Data & Technology Business Partner to join the organisations Technology Team, supporting innovation, service improvement, and digital transformation across the business. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Digital Business Partner, IT Relationship Manager, Technology Change Partner … digital innovation and share best practice Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary contact for DDaT, enabling communication between senior leaders and the technology team Strategic Planning: Identify opportunities for service improvement and align them with the organisations digital and technology strategy Project Commissioning: Evaluate business requirements and prioritise development requests within the annual planning framework Service Management: Act as an account manager for service delivery, ensuring performance meets agreed service levels Data & Intelligence: Support data-driven decision making by ensuring intelligence and insights are reflected in planning activities Partnership Working: Collaborate with HR, Finance, and partner organisations to deliver integrated change and transformation projects Customer Focus: Capture and incorporate the voice of internal and More ❯

profile technical projects across the United Kingdom and overseas. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting project delivery from inception through to completion, working closely with management, sales, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Project Support: Assist with the coordination and management of projects from initiation through to completion, including scheduling, documentation, and resource planning. Communication: Serve as an intermediary between senior management, the customer project management team, and internal departments to ensure effective communication and smooth project delivery. Documentation and Compliance: Prepare and maintain all relevant project documentation, including training materials, method statements, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance … with customer and regulatory requirements. Tracking and Reporting: Maintain accurate asset tracking, engineer communications, and project records. Produce management information reports detailing stock usage, engineer utilisation, and project performance. Operational and Administrative Support: Create purchase orders and web shop orders as required. Support order management activities such as job creation, closure, and data updates. Process Accuracy and Improvement More ❯

can be achieved through clear strategic partnerships and technical expertise. Responsibilities will cover both technical (working with vendors, quality assurance, requirements analysis, technical L3 work) and non-technical (line management, mentoring, governance, roadmap, risk, and compliance). Someone who isn't afraid to get their sleeves rolled up and get into the detail will be a key trait. No … and provide escalation support for 3rd line incidents, ensuring effective resolution Implement and maintain IT best practices, frameworks and policies around infrastructure, security and compliance Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, system performance and user experience Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers and technology partners Develop and coach the IT team, fostering technical growth and leadership capability … Lead infrastructure related projects, including upgrades, migrations and new implementations Support strategic planning for IT, including budgeting, resource allocation and capacity management Ensure high standards of documentation, monitoring and reporting across IT services The skills and experience you need to have for this role: Proven experience in an IT Infrastructure Manager with strong technical expertise across infrastructure technologies (Windows More ❯

Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot issues proactively, and plan for capacity growth. Maintain accurate documentation for systems, configurations, and operational procedures. Provide senior-level escalation support for infrastructure incidents and service requests. Support compliance activities, including IT security audits and risk assessments. Assist in the development, maintenance, and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Adhere to company policies … experience working in distributed or cross-functional teams. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced environment. Experience managing relationships with third-party vendors and service providers. Solid understanding of ITIL processes and service management best practices. Self-driven, proactive, and committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. You must have a technical More ❯

month fixed term Start Date: November 2025-October 2026 Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the automotive industry for a Helpdesk Operations Coordinator to join the team on a maternity cover contract. This role is key to ensuring smooth … efficient, and high-quality service performance across helpdesk operations. What you’ll be doing: Managing incoming customer calls and support tickets, ensuring issues are resolved in line with service standards. Developing and maintaining reports and dashboards to track performance metrics. Overseeing telephony systems and call routing to support operational needs. Monitoring performance against SLAs, conducting analysis, and driving … improvements. Investigating and documenting root causes of SLA breaches. Scheduling and coordinating resources to meet service delivery requirements. Escalating operational issues when required. Providing administrative support including documentation, system updates, and coordination tasks. What we’re looking for: Proven experience in a helpdesk or customer service environment. Strong knowledge of service management principles and SLA frameworks. More ❯

that queries, incidents, and requests are logged, investigated, and resolved efficiently within agreed SLAs. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, working closely with consultants, developers, and the wider service team to deliver exceptional service, identify improvements, and help shape the evolution of the support function. Key Responsibilities Manage and resolve support tickets across a range of Microsoft … business applications (Power Platform, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Azure, and related tools). Provide 2nd and 3rd line support, performing root cause analysis and recommending solutions. Conduct regular service review meetings with customers to review SLAs, KPIs, and identify trends or recurring issues. Collaborate with consultants, developers, and the Service Management team to ensure successful resolution of complex … Dynamics 365 . Working knowledge of SharePoint Online, Azure, SQL , and related Microsoft technologies. Experience supporting cloud-based and hybrid environments . Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management). Excellent communication skills — able to explain technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet SLA More ❯

meet humanity's most enduring challenges. EIT is seeking an experienced Fusion Test and Release Manager who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all testing and release management activities for Oracle Fusion Cloud applications and related integrations. This role ensures that all functional and technical changes are thoroughly tested, validated, and deployed into production environments with minimal … Suite, Selenium, and OATS. Coordinate UAT sessions with business users and manage issue resolution and sign-offs. Track and manage defects using tools like Jira and Azure DevOps. Release Management: Own and manage the release calendar, aligning with project timelines and Oracle's quarterly update cycles. Plan and coordinate end-to-end release processes, including validation and cutover planning. … Define and enforce release governance, including version control and rollback procedures. Collaborate with Oracle support and internal teams for patch management and environment refreshes. Conduct release readiness reviews to ensure compliance and quality. Quality & Governance: Establish and monitor KPIs for testing and release quality. Maintain documentation for testing procedures, release notes, and post-release reviews. Ensure compliance with ITIL More ❯

Professional Services Operations Analyst at Proactis Are you ready to shape how operational excellence drives scalable service delivery in a global SaaS business? We're hiring a Professional Services Operations Analyst to join our newly formed PS Operations team at Proactis . This is a high-impact role where you’ll design and optimise processes, manage documentation standards, and … deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enable consistent, data-driven service delivery across our global client base. The Business Proactis is a leading Source-to-Pay software provider helping mid-market organisations streamline procurement and finance operations. With a strong footprint across service-led industries, we’re on a mission to digitise and automate processes that reduce costs, improve … scalability. Managing central repositories for PS documentation (templates, playbooks, guides), ensuring version control and accessibility. Leading onboarding and enablement programs for new hires and delivery partners. Supporting project and service management tools (e.g., Certinia PSA, Asana ), including configuration, training, and workflow optimisation. Partnering with Finance to ensure data integrity and produce accurate reports on bookings, revenue, utilisation, and More ❯

the project team effectively, through planning, allocation, and reporting of work in order to ensure the successful delivery of the project/plan. Communicate project progress to the LoB Management team Board to provide input into strategic direction for long-term plans. Ensure appropriate adherence to LCM. Accountable for delivering on financial commitments. Ownership for the delivery and performance … of the project. Required Skillset: Experience managing subcontractors and third-party suppliers. Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks. Ability to influence and motivate project teams (direct/indirect management). Ideally, meet the requirements for registration as a certified member of the Association for Project Managers or equivalent (AcostE, MAPM, PMI, Association of Proposal Management Professionals … . PMP or equivalent project management qualification. More ❯

Rate: up to £322 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is desired but SC eligible will be accepted Role purpose/summary Lead the management and delivery of cloud hosting and technology services, ensuring reliability and scalability. Define and implement service strategies aligned with business and IT objectives. Oversee incident, problem, and change … management processes to maintain service stability. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service expectations and SLAs are met. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness. Manage risk assessments and mitigation strategies for cloud and technology operations. Provide leadership and guidance to technical teams, ensuring best practices are followed. Monitor service performance metrics and … report on key operational insights. Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements. Key Skills/requirements Strong experience in managed services, cloud hosting, and IT service management. Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to analyze service performance and implement improvement strategies. Experience in More ❯