Help Desk Supervisor

Network Support Team LeadFull job descriptionOverviewFairland have over 20 years of delivering IT Infrastructure Solutions within the Hospitality arena, specifically with large hotels & groups across the UK & Europe.This experience & knowledge enables us to understand how best to design, configure, implement & support the right solution for our clients.We also understand the products on the market for clients looking to implement solutions such as large hotel Wi-Fi from the Tier-1 vendors & we have made the strategic decision to align & invest our time and resources to become Ruckus Elite partners – this is recognition of the very high skill levels of our consultants.Fairland are now a premier IT partner to boutique and smaller hotel groups delivering IT Networks, Wi-Fi, IPTV, IP Phones & CCTV – delivering solutions from design, supply, implementation, support & management – working collaboratively with our clients to ensure their guests have a seamless experience during their stay.We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Network Support Team Lead to lead our Service Desk team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily helpdesk operations, ensuring service levels are achieved, developing team performance, and delivering exceptional customer service.This role combines people management, technical oversight, service improvement, and stakeholder engagement to ensure efficient and effective IT support across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam LeadershipSupervise and mentor Helpdesk Analysts and Support Technicians.Manage staff rota planning, holiday approval, and resource allocation.Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.Foster a positive, customer-focused support culture.Service Desk ManagementOversee the day-to-day operation of the IT Service Desk.Ensure incidents and service requests are handled within agreed SLAs.Monitor ticket queues and workload balancing.Escalate major incidents where appropriate.Ensure accurate ticket documentation and resolution records.Customer ServiceAct as an escalation point for complex technical issues and customer complaints.Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.Communicate effectively with users regarding incidents, outages, and service updates.Proactively identify trends affecting service quality.Technical OversightProvide 2nd and 3rd line support assistance as required.Assist with troubleshooting across:Networking and Wi-FiMicrosoft 365Windows Desktop & ServerActive Directory / Entra IDEndpoint ManagementRemote Access SolutionsPrinters and Peripheral DevicesSupport implementation of new technologies and service improvements.Reporting & GovernanceProduce weekly and monthly service reports.Monitor service performance against KPIs and SLAs.Review aged tickets and escalation trends.Maintain relevant documentation and knowledge base articles.Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve processes and workflows.Implement service desk best practices.Support automation initiatives where beneficial.Support team training and development.Required Skills & ExperienceEssentialPrevious experience in a Helpdesk Supervisor, Service Desk Team Leader, or Senior IT Support role.Strong customer service and communication skills.Experience managing technical support teams.Solid understanding of:Networking & Wi-Fi (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)Microsoft 365Active Directory / Entra IDWindows Operating SystemsITSM/Ticketing SystemsRMM & monitoring toolsExperience working to SLAs and KPIs.Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.DesirableExperience within an MSP environment.CCNA or equivalent certification.Microsoft Certifications.Knowledge of Azure and cloud technologies.Experience with endpoint management solutions such as Intune.Experience working within the hospitality industry would be a distinct advantage. As would experience working with any of the following manufacturer’s equipment and systems: - Ruckus, WatchGuard, Barracuda, Veeam, HPE, Fortinet; Meraki; Nevaya; Verkada; MicrosoftExperience or understanding of ISO27001 & ISO9001 accreditations would be desirable.Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field desirable.Personal AttributesStrong leadership skills.Excellent communication abilities.Calm under pressure.Customer-centric mindset.Ability to prioritise and multitask.Proactive and solutions focused.Strong attention to detail.BenefitsCompetitive salary.Pension scheme.Training and certification support.Career progression opportunities.Ideal Candidate ProfileAn experienced IT support professional who enjoys leading people, improving service delivery, and ensuring customers receive exceptional technical support. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with proven leadership skills and a passion for service excellence.Job Type: Full-timePay: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per yearBenefits: Company pensionAbility to commute/relocate: London W1G: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Language: English (required)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person