Head of Service Delivery
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Position Overview & Specifications
Summary of Position
Principal have a fantastic opportunity for an Experienced Head of Service Delivery to join us on a permanent basis to lead and manage all service activities within our Horsham HQ. You will work closely with the senior management team to deliver a consistent proactive service whilst ensuring financial targets are met. We are looking for a candidate who is driven by strategy and motivated to initiate changes to develop a collaborative, customer-first, environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, mentor and coach the service delivery team.
- Provide the required leadership in order to deliver the service levels expected.
- Set, measure, and communicate the teamβs performance using KPIs and SLAs.
- Proactively look to develop existing solutions to improve resiliency, availability, and performance.
- Develop & document standards for automation, standardisation & optimisation in all service areas as part of best practice to optimise workflows and cost efficiency.
- Ensure that work processes are secure and compliant with ISO standards.
You will have
- Extensive experience in service delivery.
- Proven commitment to delivering customer-centric, high-quality managed services.
- Broad understanding of Print /IT infrastructure and technology components.
- Strong knowledge and experience of deploying and improving Service Management principles and practices.
- Proven commitment and success in relation to the continuous improvement of services and teams, including operational management and capability development.
- Excellent communication skills with the mental agility to βthink on feetβ and provide convincing practical solutions.
- Resilience when dealing with challenging complex situations.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient IT skills, including Excel, Word & Microsoft Office.
- Commercially astute with regards to current and future financial income streams
If you are passionate about customer service and have the skills and experience to lead our customer service team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to join our team at Principal!
The details contained in this Job Description reflect the content of the job at the date it was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time, the nature of individual jobs will change, existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, Principal I Ltd will expect to revise this Job Description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Service Delivery roles across Principal I Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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