Hybrid Service Desk Manager

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About the role

  • Service Desk Manager at Indra managing IT infrastructure operations and leading a Service Desk team. Ensuring service quality and continuous improvement for key operations with Transport for London.

Responsibilities

  • Ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle of incidents, service requests and system faults, ensuring outstanding service quality, SLA compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee Major Incident Management and act as the escalation point for business-critical disruptions.
  • Ensure accurate documentation, robust root-cause analysis and proactive Problem Management.
  • Build, motivate and coach a high-performing, multicultural Service Desk team.
  • Drive effective resource planning, knowledge sharing, succession planning and skills development.
  • Serve as the primary operational contact for TfL, providing regular performance reporting and contributing to governance forums.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, third-party suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure seamless, end-to-end service delivery.
  • Lead initiatives in process optimisation, automation and self-service to elevate end-user experience.
  • Champion Lean IT and ITIL best practice to enhance service excellence and operational efficiency

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, IT Management or a related discipline.
  • ITIL v3 or ITIL 4 Foundation (minimum); Intermediate/Managing Professional preferred.
  • Desirable: Lean IT, Six Sigma, or Project Management certification (PRINCE2/PMP).
  • Extensive experience in IT Service Management, with at least 5 years in a Service Desk Manager or IT Service Delivery Manager role.
  • Proven track record running large-scale Service Desk operations (500+ users, high-volume ticketing).
  • Advantageous: experience within transport, public sector or critical-infrastructure contracts.
  • Strong leadership and team-building capability with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
  • Composed under pressure and effective in mission-critical settings.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Results-driven, proactive and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Holidays: 25 days per annum + 8 days bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)
  • Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer
  • Private medical insurance (including dental & optical)
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible/remote working options
  • Charitable initiatives
  • Social events (formal & informal)
  • Learning and development programs
  • Innovative & collaborative work environment

Job title

Service Desk Manager

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Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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