We are seeking an IT Service Operations Manager. The IT Service Operations Manager is accountable for ensuring the efficient operation and reliability of IT support and service delivery throughout the organisation. This role includes overseeing daily IT service desk activities, managing incident resolution processes, and maintaining service standards that meet or surpass customer expectations. The manager ensures that systems, networks, and applications perform effectively and align with both business goals and user requirements. Additionally, this position is instrumental in leading service improvement initiatives, providing guidance to junior team members, and handling escalations and major incidents through to resolution. This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday, based in Hertford, Hertfordshire. Key Responsibilities: Overall Service Operations Management: Oversee the daily operations of the IT service desk, ensuring tickets are processed in accordance with established procedures and SLAs. Develop and implement best practices for managing tickets, including prioritising based on business impact, and maintaining accurate records for ticket status, types, and priorities. Manage escalations from 1st and 2nd line support teams, ensuring timely and effective resolution of complex issues interfacing with 3rd line across the wider business. Lead incident and problem management processes, including root-cause analysis for recurring incidents, working closely with internal ..... full job details .....