IT Technical Software Support Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Newcastle (Tyne & Wear)
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Software Development
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    £38,500

IT Technical Software Support Manager | Permanent | Newcastle

Your new company

A fantastic opportunity has emerged for an IT Technical Software Support Manager to become part of an organisation located in Newcastle.

Your new role


  • Leading, supervising, and mentoring the 1st and 2nd Line customer service engineering team.
  • Develop and implement customer service strategies, policies, and procedures to streamline support operations and enhance customer experience.
  • Monitor and analyse customer support metrics, such as response times, resolution rates, and customer satisfaction scores, to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with the development team to identify and resolve software bugs, provide workarounds, and communicate updates to customers.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of our software products, features, and functionalities to provide accurate and reliable support.
  • Ensure that a robust internal induction and training programme is in place to support new team members, supported by the software training team.
  • Recruit, train, and develop a highly skilled and motivated customer support team.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Create team schedules, manage workloads and resource allocation for optimal service delivery.
  • Manage the customer case management, complaints, and technical issues handled by the team.
  • Ensure prompt resolution of customer cases within established service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and support documentation
  • Continuously expand your knowledge of our software solution and dental practice system set ups.
  • Ensure accurate and clear logging of all customer interactions.
  • Ensure adherence to internally defined key performance indicators (KPI).
What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
  • Good technical aptitude and proficiency in troubleshooting problems.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work effectively under pressure.
  • Proficiency in using customer support tools, ticketing systems, and knowledge base platforms.
  • Experience and good understanding of ITIL practices.

What you'll get in return

  • Free on street parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year.
  • You will also earn an additional holiday for each year of service, capped at 3 additional holidays.
  • Option to buy additional holidays
  • Training programme and ongoing support to aid personal development.
  • Close to public transport
  • Friendly and supportive team


What you need to do now

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