At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and resolve high-severity IT incidents in a dynamic 24x7 environment.
- Company: Join a growing service operations team in Belfast with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those who thrive under pressure and enjoy collaborative environments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing critical incidents and improving processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in major incident management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 67000 £ per year.
2 available roles – Major Incident Manager and Senior Major Incident Manager
Salary: £60,000 – 67,000 per annum DOE
Location: Belfast Office based (with on‑call requirements)
Contract: Permanent
Function: Major Incident Management / Service Operations
I am looking for a Senior Major Incident & Incident Manager to join a growing service operations function based in Belfast. This is a key leadership role within a 24x7 command environment, responsible for driving the management and resolution of high‑severity IT incidents across complex enterprise systems. You will act as a senior escalation point during major incidents, taking control of live situations, coordinating technical and business stakeholders, and ensuring clear communication through structured incident bridges. A strong ability to remain composed under pressure while leading others is essential. This role requires eligibility for SC clearance.
In this position, I am looking for someone who can not only manage critical incidents end‑to‑end but also strengthen the overall maturity of incident management practices through coaching, process improvement, and high‑quality reporting.
Key Responsibilities- Leading and supporting major incident resolution activities across P1/P2 events
- Owning and driving incident bridges, ensuring structured command and control
- Producing executive‑level communications and incident summaries
- Ensuring SLA adherence and effective escalation handling
- Delivering MI reporting on a weekly and monthly basis
- Improving documentation, processes, and operational playbooks
- Supporting and developing other incident management professionals
- Collaborating across technical and business teams during live service events
- Significant background in major incident or incident management within complex environments
- Strong ITIL‑aligned service operations experience
- Experience operating ITSM tools in enterprise settings
- Proven leadership and people management capability
- Experience handling high‑volume, high‑impact incidents
- Strong communication skills, particularly under pressure
- Experience working with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
- Ability to manage stakeholder expectations at senior levels
This is a role for someone who thrives in high‑pressure operational environments and is confident leading critical situations from the front.
Major Incident Manager and Senior Major Incident Manager in Belfast employer: Hydrogen
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Belfast, where we prioritise employee growth and development within a supportive work culture. As a Major Incident Manager or Senior Major Incident Manager, you will benefit from competitive salaries, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to lead critical incident management in a fast-paced environment. Our commitment to excellence and collaboration ensures that you will play a vital role in shaping our service operations while enjoying a fulfilling career.
