IT Service Desk Team Lead

5 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lyon Tech Full time

Lyon Tech is a managed IT services provider to the creative sector, serving over 5000 users and 100+ companies in London.

We are seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Team Lead to join our team, providing exceptional customer service and leadership to our clients across the UK and internationally.

This role combines leadership with technical skills, requiring you to oversee the Service Desk team, manage team performance, and foster a high-quality service environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership and Development:
    • Train, lead, mentor, and motivate Tier 1 and 2 engineers to deliver exceptional customer service.
    • Track, record, and discuss individual and team performance during monthly 1:1 meetings and Quarterly Development Reviews (QDRs).
    • Maintain an up-to-date skills matrix, identifying and supporting the team's training needs.
    • Schedule, organise, and manage overall team training, including certifications and budget management.
  • Resource and Performance Management:
    • Ensure all ticket and task assignments, reassignments, and escalations happen promptly with effective communication at all times.
    • Monitor ticket quality, providing feedback for continuous improvement and stepping in where needed to guarantee a high level of service for our clients.
    • Oversee the Service Desk resource schedule to ensure adequate coverage during holidays, sick days, and training periods.
    • Collaborate closely with the Solutions Team Lead to streamline issue escalation and maintain balanced workloads across both the Service Desk and Solutions teams.
  • Technical and Operational Support:
    • Step in to provide hands-on technical support during peak times or in high-priority cases.
    • Support the out-of-hours rota to ensure coverage and manage escalations as required.
    • Oversee and facilitate the change management process within the Service Desk team, ensuring changes are documented, reviewed, and implemented smoothly to minimise service disruption.
  • Reporting and Continuous Improvement:
    • Generate regular status reports, using metrics and KPIs to drive actionable insights for service improvements.
    • Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and development of Service Desk policies and procedures.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong foundations in desktop and network support and associated technologies.
    • Experience with ITSM tools and frameworks, such as ITIL, for effective incident and service management.
The Package

Working hours will be 40 hours a week during standard business hours (Monday – Friday, between 9am – 6pm UK time).

We offer 22 days' annual leave not including Bank Holidays - increasing to 25 days over the first 3 years of service.

Ongoing professional development opportunities, training programs, and regular team events out of the office.



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