IT Service Delivery Manager

The opportunity

We are looking for an IT Service Delivery Manager to join us on the rewarding journey we’re taking here at Castle Trust Bank. As a fintech challenger bank, we provide specialist property mortgages, retail finance lending and savings accounts to a wide range of customers.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality IT services across the organisation, managing internal Desktop and Application Support teams and overseeing third‑party IT suppliers. You will ensure services meet agreed SLAs, develop and maintain ITIL‑aligned processes, track performance through KPIs, and drive continuous service improvement.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Managing major incidents and root cause analysis,
• Developing ITSM processes,
• Effective management of the IT service desk and core systems teams,
• Maintaining Service Improvement Plans, and;
• Producing clear service performance metrics for the business.

Working arrangements 

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in our Basingstoke office and the remainder worked from home. If you prefer to work more days in the office, that’s equally fine.

What we are looking for in you… 

Minimum requirements 

• Proven experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager;
• Comprehensive understanding of ITiL (v3 minimum);
• Proven leadership experience.

You will have proven experience in an IT Service Delivery Manager role, ideally from a technical background, with a strong understanding of Incident, Problem and Change Management (ITIL v4 Foundation desirable). You will have experience leading and mentoring technical support teams and managing third‑party suppliers, including service budgets.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with a proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage changing priorities. Experience with project management methodologies is advantageous.

What’s in it for you…

As well as a competitive salary, we offer an annual performance related bonus (up to 10% of base salary) based on individual and company performance. In addition, a generous contributory pension scheme through Hargreaves Lansdown, life assurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days (terms apply). In addition, you will receive an extra day paid annual leave for Volunteering.

Wellbeing is also high on our agenda, and we offer healthcare benefits through Equipsme. In addition, all colleagues have free access to BHSF RISE EAP to support their health and wellbeing. We also offer free eye test vouchers and discounted gym membership, and if that’s not enough, we also offer season ticket travel loans (if applicable).

Caught your attention? If so, we’d love to talk to you and tell you more about what it’s like to work at Castle Trust Bank – The Place To Work! 

Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer where we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to thrive. We welcome applications from all and will not discriminate against any status/characteristic protected by law and will always base our decisions on merit.

We are proud to support people with disabilities and are committed to be a Disability Confident employer. If you are a person with a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustment to support you in your application for one of our opportunities, please contact talent@castletrust.co.uk

Check out our careers page: https://www.castletrust.co.uk/careers/who-we-are