Service Manager

  • Syntax Consultancy Ltd
  • Knutsford, Cheshire
  • Sep 02, 2025
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

Service Manager

3-6 month Contract

Cheshire (Hybrid)

£330/day Outside IR35

Service Manager required for an initial 3 6 month contract. This is a hybrid role, with on-site presence in Knutsford 2 days per week required. An immediate start is preferred, ideally in August or early September.

An opportunity to join a leading global I.T Consultancy, delivery solutions for a major player in the telecommunications and energy sector.

Key skills and experience:

  • Communication and stakeholder management skills to build strong relationships and gain buy-in for initiatives.
  • Highly organised, able to multi-task, deliver to strict deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
  • Experience working with third-party suppliers and within customer-focused environments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with knowledge of analytical techniques.
  • Knowledge of ITIL processes (or ITIL Foundation certification).
  • Experience with Agile, Technology Product Management, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
  • Technical knowledge of networking and infrastructure (switches, routers, LAN, firewalls, load balancers, wireless, telecoms domain).
  • Strong team player, able to work independently and flexibly (including occasional on-site meetings in Cheshire under a hybrid model).