Service Desk Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Maintel we’re focused on delivering outcomes – not technology. We partner with some of the world’s leading technology companies and wrap around the skills and services from our professional and managed services teams, to help our customers achieve their goals.
We are a fun, dynamic company with a team of over 500 people who are passionate about what we do – providing cloud communications and managed services solutions.
We are looking for like-minded people who share our enthusiasm and want to be part of an innovative, fast-paced environment.
JOB SUMMARY
The Customer Services Manager will be responsible for the Maintel Service Desk team and the delivery of consistent and excellent customer experience , with the overall purpose to ensure loyal and satisfied customers, demonstrating creativity and the capability to continuously evolve the experience provided by the team and supporting customer tools. The role will play a key part in all customer experience initiatives and in particular own customer feedback through CSAT and Balanced Scorecard working alongside other Customer Experience teams as well as assess Maintel NPS feedback. The Role will also own our multichannel requirements and capabilities, work with colleagues on portal development and drive continuous improvement be it via process, technology or skills development.
The Service Desk also operate a 24*7 model alongside technical colleagues which requires review and assessment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Service Desk Team Management
- Assessment and Reporting
- Skills and Development
- Service Onboarding
- Customer Feedback
- Tools and Automation
- ITIL Process Development
- ISO Audits
- Service Levels
- Performance Reporting
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Excellent ITIL Capability
- Proven Service Desk Management Capability
- Customer Experience
- Running Improvement Programmes
- Multichannel Communication Services
- Telecommunications Experience
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Within Maintel we're proud of the talent and diversity within our teams and committed to creating equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants alike.
We are all unique in ways you can and cannot see, and we aim to attract, develop and nurture talent to continue to make Maintel a great place to work.
We have fully embraced hybrid working and this has been implemented across all of our office locations. Our offices are fully accessible, and we also offer agile working opportunities in many of our roles.
Maintel do not accept unsolicited CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent by your company to us – that is to say, in any situation where we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy – will be considered by us to be a “free gift”, leaving us liable for no fees whatsoever should we choose to contact the candidate directly and engage the candidate’s services, and will in no way establish any prior claim by your company to representation of that candidate should the candidate’s details also be submitted by any other party.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blackburn, BB1 2FD
Reference ID: 2453
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Information Technology Support Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Service Desk Manager roles across Maintel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Information Technology Support Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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