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We have a really exciting role opening at Unite Students for a Service Delivery Manager, based in our Bristol Head Office. Role Overview: We're looking for an experienced and driven Service Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused IT services across the organisation. This role is central to ensuring stability, efficiency, and continual improvement across our IT operations. You'll take ownership of core IT Service Management (ITSM) disciplines, including Change, Configuration, Software Asset Management, Major Incident Management, and the Service Desk. Working closely with technical teams and stakeholders, you'll ensure services consistently meet business needs and deliver an excellent user experience.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, develop, and manage the Service Desk team, ensuring strong performance and engagement
Monitor and improve key metrics such as SLA adherence, first-time fix rates, and customer satisfaction
Ensure a consistent, high-quality support experience for all users
Implement effective training, shift planning, and escalation processes
Act as an escalation point for complex or critical issues
Own and evolve the Change Management framework and governance
Chair or delegate Change Advisory Boards (CAB)
Review and approve high-risk or emergency changes
Promote best practices in risk assessment, communication, and scheduling
Oversee the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), ensuring data accuracy and value
Drive alignment between configuration, change, and asset management processes
Lead Software Asset Management (SAM), ensuring compliance and optimising software usage and cost
Take the lead during major incidents, ensuring rapid response, clear communication, and effective resolution
Support root cause analysis and drive long-term fixes
Lead post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Own service performance reporting and provide insights to IT leadership
Identify trends and lead initiatives to improve service quality and efficiency
Collaborate with project teams to ensure seamless transition into support
Champion ITSM best practices and a culture of continual improvement
Requirements:
Proven experience leading IT service operations and managing teams
Strong knowledge of ITIL practices across incident, change, problem, and asset management
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with service management tools (e.g. ServiceNow, ManageEngine)
Strong analytical skills with a track record of managing KPIs and SLAs
ITIL v4 Managing Professional (or ITIL v3 Expert equivalent)
Significant experience in IT service leadership roles
Demonstrated experience in areas such as change governance, SAM, or major incident management
Calm and effective under pressure, especially during critical incidents
A strong focus on customer experience and service quality
A continuous improvement mindset
A supportive leader who enjoys coaching and developing others
What we offer:
A discretionary annual bonus
25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
Healthcare Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing platform
Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents