IT Service Desk Manager

Leeds / Manchester Office + Home working

Up to £50,000

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I am currently recruiting for an IT Support Manager for a legal firm to support the IT Helpdesk in both the Leeds and Manchester office. This role will take overall responsibility for delivering IT support services to the Manchester and Leeds offices to achieve clearly stated business goals and performance targets.
Responsibilities will include all aspects of day-to- day management, involvement in firm-wide projects and co-ordinating with the teams in other offices to deliver a high standard of IT service consistently across the firm.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day delivery of the IT service functions within the Leeds & Manchester offices and ensuring the effective deployment and usage of resources to the firm's users. Working with colleagues across the firm to ensure standards of service are maintained and consistent.

Establish and operate systems to monitor progress, capacity and performance of systems taking corrective action where standards are nearing pre-determined thresholds.

Recognise and actively seek ways to exploit IT to address complex business issues both of a standard and innovative nature.

Ensure the necessary processes and procedures are in place to maintain or recover the delivery of systems and services in the event of any physical, technical or environmental disaster or major disruption to normal service.

Represent the Firm at a high level, both externally and internally, formally and informally, to establish the IT support team as a credible business function.

Advise the Firm's users and management regarding the delivery, cost, availability and functionality of services and systems and develop an effective partnership with suppliers and users.

Be approachable and available to staff and colleagues alike.

Responsible for assigned technical development projects and ensuring these projects are completed within planned timescales and resource estimates.

In cooperation with the Director of IT and the IT services manager, be responsible for all aspects of managing the Manchester and Leeds IT support team including:

Training new and temporary staff by designing induction programmes and monitoring progress.

Ensuring adequate staff cover during holidays, sickness, lunch breaks and absence.

Conducting annual performance review meetings, ensuring staff are aware of the standard of work required and monitor performance, as required.

Training and developing staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to meet job and department objectives.

Attending any meetings or training sessions as required

Carrying out any further duties as required by the Director of IT or IT services manager

Experience needed

Previous knowledge of legal applications e.g. document management systems, customer relationship management systems, practice management systems, digital dictation and case / matter management

Excellent working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft operating systems, server and client, Microsoft 365, Intune (MDM)

Experience supporting modern workplace technologies such as AV and Room booking systems

Good understanding of user hardware (user devices – laptops, mobiles) and working styles

Previous supervisory experience and ability to delegate tasks effectively

Previous experience of performing a similar role in a comparable environment