> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1445064-service-desk-team-leader](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1445064-service-desk-team-leader). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Service Desk Team Leader - **Company:** Alscient Ltd - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, JIRA, IT Management, Salesforce.Com - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/41974249/ ## About the Role Essential Skills & Experience include:3-5 years' experience leading or supervising a service desk team within an ITIL-aligned ITSM environment, with the ability to make an immediate impact in the role.Experience using Jira Service Management to manage SLAs, KPIs and day-to-day service operations.Strong people leadership skills, with experience coaching a team and managing escalations calmly and effectively.Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at every level, from end users to senior customer IT leadership. Desired skills & Experience include:ITIL v4 Foundation certification (or higher).Experience within a managed services or IT consultancy environment.Exposure to Salesforce and/or AWS-supported environments.Experience supporting multiple customer accounts concurrently. What is in it for you?From your first day we will provide you with everything you need to succeed, we just need you to play your part. There will be lots to learn, but we will be there to support, guide and help at every stage. In return we will guarantee a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture working on exciting and progressive projects alongside one of the best packages in the industry including market leading salary, healthcare, pension, flexible working options and a personalised development plan to match your ability and ambition, ensuring your personal and professional growth is in line with our commercial development. What do we need from you?We expect you to hit the ground running. You will be a self-motivated, excellent communicator with extensive ITIL aligned service desk experience, keen to make a difference and progress to the next stage in your career. Are you a good fit?We have mostly covered it above so if you think you are a good fit and have a hunger to grow and develop your career with us, get in touch. ## Related Videos - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How to Answer the “Why Should We Hire You” Interview Question](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/321-how-to-answer-the-why-should-we-hire-you-interview-question) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)