Service Desk Manager

Company: TurnerFox Recruitment
Apply for the Service Desk Manager
Location: Derby
Job Description:

Service Desk Manager


Location: Derby


Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience


Hours: Full-time -Hybrid


We are recruiting an experienced Service Desk Manager to lead and develop a busy customer-focused support team within a growing organisation.


IT industry experience is not essential. We are looking for a strong people manager with experience leading a service desk, helpdesk, customer support or similar service-based team.


The Role



  • Lead, motivate and develop a customer-focused support team

  • Manage workloads, resources and day-to-day service delivery

  • Monitor KPIs, service levels and team performance

  • Act as an escalation point for customer and service issues

  • Coach team members and support their ongoing development

  • Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

  • Review processes and identify opportunities to improve service and efficiency

  • Use performance data and customer feedback to drive improvements

  • Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members

  • Work closely with other departments to resolve issues effectively About You


About You



  • Previous experience managing a service desk, helpdesk, customer support or service delivery team

  • Strong people management and coaching skills

  • Experience working with KPIs and service levels

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

  • Confident managing escalations and resolving problems

  • Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities

  • Experience improving processes and team performance

  • IT or technology sector experience is advantageous but not essential


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced service-focused manager to join a growing business where you can develop your team and make a real impact on service delivery.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: October 7th, 2026