Service Desk Team Leader

Service Desk Team Leader
Location:
Whiteley, Hampshire
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The Role:
Reporting into the Head of Customer Enablement, where you will be responsible for the general day to day supervision of the existing Service Desk Team and the achievement of excellent service delivery and productivity. You will need to demonstrate the Leidos values; Integrity, Innovation, Agility, Collaboration and Commitment in line with the Head of Customer Enablement, to promote these within the team.
You will be a key point of contact for initial escalation for all Service Desk Team members for Technical and non-technical queries. Work proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration with other internal/external IT Teams and 3rd Parties.
Key Responsibilities:
Main point of contact for Service Desk Services, including:
Ticket escalation
Support of Major Incidents (MI)
Customer support
Liaison with internal and external teams
Problem Management
Adherence to SLOs for first time fix and inbound communications
Quality assurance
Ensuring Analysts availability at all times, including rota management
Support where necessary of all Service Desk related Projects
Ad-Hoc assignments, such as carrying out tasks related to reporting and site visits
Team Leading responsibilities including:
Deputise for Head of Customer Enablement
Mentoring Service Desk Analysts
Apprentices / Level 1s / Level 2s
Assist in creating new or updating existing documentation within our knowledge base
Support career growth within the Service Desk by identifying training requirements
Adherence to Health & Safety standards raising any issues to the Head of Customer Enablement
Assist with Continuous Improvement Programme (CIP) for the Service Desk
Work with the Head of Customer Enablement to define Service Desk strategy in line with customer / business requirements
Attendance at meetings when required
Support the Head of Customer Enablement with the recruitment process
Manage the new starter and induction processes and ensure all staff receive the correct training
Ensure updated mandatory training requirements are met
Comply with the Company Appraisal process
Develop relationships with key stakeholders
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably required.
Required Skills:
Soft Skills:
Strong Customer service awareness
Strong personnel management
Analytical approach with close attention to detail
Process governance
Good verbal and written communication skills
Confident and self-motivated with a positive can do attitude
Ability to prioritise individual & team workload to meet your team objectives & goals
Team Leadership
Able to use own initiative to troubleshoot and find solutions to technical issues
Good understanding of ITIL principles
Following the Leidos values; Integrity, Innovation, Agility, Collaboration and Commitment
Technical skills:
Good level of knowledge Microsoft office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Good understanding of network infrastructure and system components
Good knowledge of hardware components
Good working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems / Server
Good working knowledge of Network Infrastructure and System Components
Desired Skills:
ITIL Foundation Certification
SDI Certification or relatable certification / experience
Clearance Requirements:
Clearance to Start BPSS
Clearance for Role SC
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What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
Contributory Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
Dynamic Working
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE
we work to make the
worldsafer,healthier,
andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.
Leidos
is a
growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose:
you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can
inspire
change.
Collaboration:
having
flexibility
to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and
ours.
People:
Leidos
empowers
people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by
enabling growth
whilst developing
. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to
be inspired
and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
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