IT Helpdesk Manager

IT Helpdesk Manager

Full-Time 50000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Proximity Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic IT helpdesk team and ensure smooth tech support operations.
  • Company: Join one of the UK's fastest-growing businesses in Northampton.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, and great benefits.
  • Other info: Work in a vibrant office environment with opportunities for growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on tech support while developing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in technical support and team management is essential.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.

Proximity Recruitment are searching for a talented Technical Support/Helpdesk Manager (£50,000 + Bonus + Benefits) to join one of the UK's fastest growing businesses in Northampton. The role is 5 days a week in the offices and works closely with the SLT in a busy important role for the organisation’s growth plans.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the IT helpdesk, ensuring tickets are triaged, prioritised, assigned, and resolved within agreed service levels.
  • Lead, support, and develop helpdesk staff, including workload management, coaching, performance monitoring, and escalation support.
  • Personally handle helpdesk tickets where required, including escalated tickets, complex issues, urgent business-impacting incidents, and during busy periods.
  • Act as a senior escalation point for technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with users and stakeholders.
  • Implement and maintain helpdesk best practices, processes, policies, documentation standards, and service management procedures.
  • Oversee support across Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Azure AD / Entra ID, Azure infrastructure, Azure VPN, Intune, and endpoint management.
  • Manage user onboarding, offboarding, account access, permissions, device configuration, and security-related administration.
  • Provide oversight and support for CRM SaaS platforms.

IT Helpdesk Manager employer: Proximity Recruitment

Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company in Northampton as an IT Helpdesk Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our IT support services. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and employee development, offering competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving organisation.

Proximity Recruitment

Contact Details:

Proximity Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace IT Helpdesk Manager

Technical Support
Helpdesk Management
Ticket Triage and Prioritisation
Coaching and Development
Performance Monitoring
Escalation Management
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