IT Infrastructure and Helpdesk Manager

Adria Solutions Ltd
IT Infrastructure and Helpdesk Manager

As IT Infrastructure and Helpdesk Manager, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring that the organisation s technology operations run smoothly, securely, and efficiently. You will lead a high-performing team, oversee infrastructure and service delivery, and drive continuous improvement in user experience and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, inspire, and manage the IT Helpdesk team, promoting a culture of inclusion, accountability, and high performance.
• Mentor team members through structured coaching, development plans, and regular feedback.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning opportunities to enhance skills and build a future-ready IT support function.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the department.

Operational & Service Delivery Management

• Oversee daily Helpdesk and infrastructure operations, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues in line with SLAs.
• Implement and maintain best practice processes, service standards, and performance metrics (KPIs).
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery to ensure quality and value for money.
• Ensure servers, storage, and networks remain secure, stable, and high-performing.
• Lead infrastructure projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and process enhancements.
• Promote cybersecurity best practices, ensuring compliance with internal policies and controls.
• Manage the helpdesk ticketing system and maintain accurate support documentation.
• Support facilities management to ensure physical and digital infrastructure needs are met.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the key escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Engage proactively with internal departments to understand support needs and drive service improvement.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on performance, projects, risks, and initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience in managing and developing technical teams within an IT support or infrastructure environment.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in IT Helpdesk or Support Management.
• Strong background in infrastructure, networks, and desktop support with hands-on technical understanding.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong business awareness with the ability to align IT services with organisational goals.
• Customer-centric, adaptable, and calm under pressure, with a passion for service excellence.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support

Ready to take the next step in your IT leadership career?

Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will make a real impact.

IT Infrastructure and Helpdesk Manager