Service Desk Team Leader

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Service Desk Team Leader
Location: London, Haig House, with hybrid working
Contract Type: 6 Months Fixed Term
Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £43,136 to £44,181 per annum pro rata, inclusive of London Supplement
We have an opportunity for a Service Desk Team Leader to join us on a 6 Months Fixed Term basis and manage our fantastic team of Support Analysts. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the IT Service Desk, ensuring the delivery of outstanding technical support to our internal staff and volunteers. You will manage a team of skilled Analysts, drive continuous improvement, and champion customer satisfaction throughout all service interactions Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, key responsibilities will include:

• Management of x6 first line Support Analysts, ensuring that the Analysts accurately document and update all tickets
• Acting as the initial point of escalation for all customer enquiries - taking responsibility for resolving complaints and escalations; ensuring consistent communication with the customer throughout
• Understanding Service Desk priorities, objectives and SLAs taking an active part in achieving these
• Analysing ticket trends to identify any problems or major incidents that may affect the organisation
• Deputising for the Service Delivery Manager during their absence

You will be an experienced people manager, with significant experience working in a similar role and managing performance against KPIs. Your attention to detail will be second to none and you will be confident at troubleshooting and problem analysis techniques, to ensure the best outcome for your customers. You will be contracted to our London Haig House Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. This is a 6 Month Fixed Term role, with ideal start date being December 2025. You will be available immediately or on short notice.
Employee benefits include – 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Opportunities to volunteer
Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: virtual interviews week commencing 10th and 17th November 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.