IT Service Desk Team Leader

IT Service Desk Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Contract length: Up to 6 months Pay rate: £40,000 per annum equivalent Role Purpose The IT Service Desk Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the support team. This role ensures that high-quality technical assistance is provided to all users while maintaining agreed service levels. You will balance "hands-on" technical escalation with "hands-off" people management, driving continuous improvement across the service desk. Key Responsibilities Team Supervision: Lead a team of Service Desk Analysts, managing rotas, conducting 1-to-1s, and overseeing professional development. Service Delivery: Act as the guardian of SLAs (Service Level Agreements), ensuring incidents and requests are categorised, prioritised, and resolved within target timeframes. Escalation Management: Serve as the first point of contact for technical and procedural escalations, ensuring complex issues are moved to the correct higher-tier teams. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular ticket audits and call monitoring to ensure a high standard of customer service and technical accuracy. Reporting: Generate and analyse weekly/monthly performance reports (KPIs) to identify trends, such as recurring technical faults or training gaps. Knowledge Management: Maintain and expand the Service Desk Knowledge Base to empower analysts and promote end-user self-service. Experience & Skills Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a Team Lead, Senior Analyst, or Supervisory role within an IT support environment. Technical Knowledge: Proficient in supporting Windows/macOS environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and basic networking (TCP/IP, VPNs). ITIL Framework: A solid understanding of ITIL foundation principles (Incident, Request, and Problem Management). Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. Problem-Solving: A logical approach to troubleshooting and the ability to remain calm under pressure during major service outages. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy