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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: IT Service Desk Manager
• Team: IT
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol, with some travel required to our other offices when needed.
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Why this role matters: In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of the IT Service Desk team which provides world class service and customer support across all our offices.

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What you’ll do

As IT Service Desk Manager, you will manage, lead and develop a team of seven engineers across four offices, delivering 1st and 2nd line support for a wide range of technical services, hardware, software, and legal applications. Working closely with the IT Leadership Team, wider IT department, and key service partners, you will ensure consistent, high-quality IT support and customer service.

In this role, you’ll:

• Oversee daily operations, including rotas, workload prioritisation, and incident/request management, ensuring resolution within agreed Service Level Targets (SLTs).
• Act as the primary escalation point for IT support issues.
• Play a leading role in Major Incident Management, coordinating resources, chairing bridge calls, issuing firmwide communications, and producing incident reports. Work closely with technology specialists on root cause analysis and remedial actions.
• Monitor team performance and provide regular, clear statistics and trend analysis narratives to drive improvement and meet business expectations.
• Collaborate with the wider IT team, suppliers, and partners to resolve complex technical issues and support the successful handover of new projects, and software upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, licensing, and security standards.
• Support implementation of new tech, processes, and initiatives within the team.
• Work with the Head of Service Delivery to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Head of Service Delivery to ensure the team structure and tools align with industry-standard Service Desk functions.
• Support the team during busy periods with tickets and phone calls.

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What we’re looking for

We're seeking an experienced IT Service Desk team Manager with strong knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, methodologies, and toolsets.

In this role you'll bring:

• Good people and leadership skills, with the ability to apply empathy when required.
• Proactive problem management, building effective relationships with technical teams and 3rd party service providers.
• Able to communicate complex technical issues clearly across all levels of the business.
• User-focused approach, ensuring service priorities are consistently met.
• High technical literacy and adaptability, with an awareness of Cyber security.
• Strong problem-solving skills and solution-oriented thinking.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including report writing.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, methodologies, and toolsets.
• Understanding of ITIL best practice, specifically Incident, Change, Problem, and Knowledge Management
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid environments and Microsoft 365 solutions (including Teams, Exchange, Entra ID).
• Cyber security awareness with a logical approach to minimising risk.

Advantageous:

• Understanding of industry standards for Cyber Security, such as Cyber Essentials.
• Understanding of Information Security standards such as ISO 27001.
• ITIL V4 Foundation or higher certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI.
• Exposure to core legal applications such as iManage, Intapp Time, Elite 3E.
• Understanding of AI and automation technologies.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).

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