IT Service Manager - SC Cleared

  • Layer7
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • Mar 18, 2026
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

Hybrid - 2 days onsite (Newcastle)
Rate: £440 per day

SC MANDATORY

We are currently seeking an experienced SC Cleared IT Service Manager to join a high-profile Digital environment, supporting critical services within a 24x7 operational landscape.

Overview

As an IT Service Manager, you will work collaboratively with Digital, Business, and external stakeholders to ensure services are delivered against agreed performance targets in a cost-effective and timely manner. You will play a key role in driving service quality, improving customer/citizen experience, and ensuring alignment to business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Service Management and Operations teams to deliver services to agreed SLAs/OLAs

  • Own end-to-end service performance across products and support services

  • Lead stakeholder engagement and provide regular service updates

  • Build strong relationships across operational and delivery teams

  • Support transition of new applications into live service

  • Maintain service documentation, knowledge bases, and transition materials

  • Manage Incidents, Problems, and Change in line with Digital policies

  • Maintain incident logs, reporting, and trend analysis to reduce recurring issues

  • Identify root causes and coordinate follow-up actions

  • Ensure effective triage and prioritisation of tickets across all channels

  • Escalate and coordinate with resolver groups where required

Key Skills & Experience

  • Active SC Clearance (essential)

  • Proven experience in IT Service Management within complex environments

  • Strong knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management)

  • Experience working in a 24x7 operational environment

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Ability to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction

  • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities

Additional Information

  • Hybrid working: 2 days onsite in Newcastle

  • May require occasional out-of-hours support

If you are a proactive Service Manager with a passion for improving service quality and delivering excellent user experience, we would love to hear from you.