Location: Norwich or Chelmsford (site-based) Working Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours + on-call rota Contract: 3 month contract initially
Pay: £20 - £22 per hour PAYE
Overview
Our client is looking for a Digital Service Desk Team Leader to oversee the delivery of a high-performing, customer-focused first-line IT support function.
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for managing Service Desk Analysts and Senior Analysts, ensuring efficient ticket resolution, maintaining SLA performance, and driving continuous improvement across IT support services.
You’ll act as the key escalation point for technical and service issues, while working closely with wider digital, infrastructure, and project teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Service Desk Operations
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of incidents and service requests
Manage ticket queues, ensuring SLA/KPI performance is achieved
Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-priority issues
Monitor ITSM dashboards, identifying risks and performance issues
Coordinate resolution activities with infrastructure, applications, and SACM teams
Team Leadership & Development
Line manage Service Desk Analysts and Senior Analysts
Conduct performance reviews, appraisals, and development planning
Manage team rotas and ensure adequate service coverage
Provide coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support
Deputise for senior management when required
Technical Support & Incident Management
Provide hands-on support during high-demand periods and major incidents
Ensure correct triage and escalation of tickets
Support major incident and business continuity responses
Maintain familiarity with core systems and end-user technologies
Service Improvement & Governance
Identify trends and recurring issues, supporting problem management
Lead or contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with ITIL best practices, security, and governance standards
Maintain audit readiness through quality assurance and documentation
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Work closely with internal IT teams, project teams, and suppliers
Support smooth transition of services from project to BAU
Ensure accurate capture of asset and configuration data
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage customer expectations
Knowledge & Process Management
Ensure knowledge base articles are up to date and relevant
Promote best practice and knowledge sharing across the team
Oversee specialist areas within the Service Desk (e.g. end-user tech, access, systems)
Requirements
Proven experience in Service Desk leadership or senior support role
Strong understanding of ITIL processes and service management frameworks
Experience managing ticket queues, SLAs, and performance metrics
Excellent people management, coaching, and leadership skills
Ability to act as a senior escalation point for technical and service issues
Experience working with ITSM tools and end-user support environments
Additional Information
Site-based role with flexibility to support across locations if required
Participation in an on-call rota
Involvement in major incident management and business continuity support
Opportunity to play a key role in service development and transformation initiatives