ASPIRE Global Service Centre – Service Desk L1/L2 Team Leader (Belfast)

Role Summary Our ASPIRE Global Service Centre is the central hub of our Service Management operations. Beyond a traditional Service Desk, it stands as the central authority and shared service delivery hub, orchestrating all operational workflows, processes, procedures, and tooling. It’s a core delivery component of the Version 1 ASPIRE Managed Services offering that places AI, continuous improvement and business innovation at the heart of everything Version 1 does. With a focus on supporting self-service and automation, we utilise the best digital capabilities of the ServiceNow ITSM tooling product to provide the very best Experience to our Customers. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Level 1/Level 2 IT Service Desk Team Leader. Working with your three peers to the Service Desk Manager, to oversee our IT service desk operations 24/7 at the Global Service Centre. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader and will manage a team of service desk analysts globally at both Level 1 and Level 2 skills, ensuring the delivery of high-quality IT support and excellent customer service to our organization’s Customers. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, technical expertise, staff management and a customer-centric approach to managing IT support services. This role is highly suited to a person who has started from the ground up in a Service Desk environment. SC Clearance/CTC Clearance level is mandatory for this role. Key Responsibilities: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of service desk analysts. Establish performance objectives and provide regular feedback through performance evaluations. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment. Oversee daily service desk activities, ensuring prompt resolution of incidents and service requests. Responsible for all major incidents, utilising your team’s engagement. Monitor service desk performance metrics, such as first-call resolution rate, response time, and ticket backlog. Manage the digital handover to the next shift team leader for seamless service. Manage and prioritize workload, including escalations and major incident handling. Ability and willingness to be active in ticket handling and resolutions. Identifying continuous improvements, including for shift-left and automation. Ensure a high standard of customer service by monitoring end-user feedback and addressing any concerns. Support the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the end-user experience, including the use of digital contact channels and automated workflows. Act as a point of contact for key stakeholders regarding service desk performance, including complaints and plaudits. Support the development, documenting, and maintaining of service desk processes, procedures, and best practices. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards, including ITIL practices. Identify and implement improvements to service desk tools and workflows. Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure alignment and efficiency across all IT operations. The creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles and guides to aid in L1/L2 technical resolutions. Provide technical guidance to the service desk team, assisting with complex issues as needed. Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend tools to improve service desk functionality. Support the generation of regular reports on service desk performance and trends. Analyse data to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans accordingly. Flexibility to work in a rotating shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Skills, Education & Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT support, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role. Proven track record of managing a service desk team in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and troubleshooting methodologies. Experience with service desk management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Zendesk). Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices; ITIL certification preferred. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities. Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality support. Strategic thinking and decision-making. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Adaptability to evolving technologies and processes. Strong analytical and reporting skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Support. Knowledge of AWS and Azure fundamentals. Proficiency in Active Directory and Group Policy Support. Strong technical proficiency in Windows Server and Linux (preferable) operating systems. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. ITIL Version 4 Foundation Level certification. Relevant Technical Certifications. At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact . We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. #LI-EB1 #LI-Hybrid Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do: UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.