via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Team Lead, Enterprise Service Desk

Abacus
Edinburgh
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Job Summary
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The role of Enterprise Service Desk Team Lead is primarily responsible for acting as a technical escalation supporting Tier 1 \& 2 teams, actively working tickets, and ensuring requests and incidents are progressing efficiently in line with SLA commitments throughout the Service Delivery model. When acting as a technical escalation the Team Lead should provide advanced trouble shooting and mentoring to other members of the Enterprise Service Desk team whilst also collaborating with Tier 3 and other SME teams, driving timely resolution of client requests and incidents.

Responsibilities:
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  • Continuously monitor and enforce SLAs and KPIs throughout the day against live tickets to ensure service performance and responsiveness.

  • Provide training, coaching, and real\-time assistance to all Service Desk Analysts.

  • Identify strengths and weakness among the team and communicate with the Service Desk Manager when appropriate and/or during review cycles.

  • Assist management in QA Review processes to improve ticket quality and escalation

  • Provide both procedural and technical escalation support and guidance to all Service Desk Analysts while ensuring the highest levels of customer support are met.

  • Review and approve technical escalations to Tier 3 and other SME teams to ensure ticket hygiene and relevant information is present.

  • Action tickets by performing end\-user PC and systems troubleshooting and responding to phone, email, and web requests as needed.

  • Develop familiarity with client contracts to understand service levels and obligations.

  • Assist in new hire on\-boarding process.
Skills:
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  • Experience with ServiceNow ITSM platform

  • Incident, request, problem, change and major incident management experience

  • Strong IT Infrastructure, Desktop, and Networking experience, including but not limited to:

+ Microsoft Windows 10 \& 11
+ Microsoft Server 2016\-2025
+ Microsoft 365 \& Intune
+ Entra ID/Active Directory
+ Citrix Xenapp
+ Virtualization, e.g. VMware, Hyper V, Proxmox
+ Cisco Meraki
+ Email Security, e.g. Proofpoint, Mimecast
  • skills (oral and written), with ability to converse both laterally and vertically.

  • Excellent customer service and service management skills.

  • High energy, friendly with the ability to articulate technical solutions into layman terms

  • Able to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask.
Qualifications:
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  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

  • Technical certifications and training a plus.

  • ITIL certification or strong knowledge of working practices.

  • 5 years minimum experience in a relevant field.

  • Experience within a large service delivery organization a plus
What you can Expect:
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  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro\-rata if part\-time working hours apply)

  • Gym discount

  • Life insurance

  • Comprehensive travel insurance for you and your family in line with scheme rules

  • Confidential well\-being and counselling support

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Company events

  • Private Medical and Dental Insurance

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