Northrop Grumman UK

ITServiceManager

£50–70k Cheltenham, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“IT Service Manager at Northrop Grumman UK. Skills: service management, stakeholder management, problem solving, risk management, continual service improvement. Leading service management activities across the full lifecycle, from design and transition through to operation and continual improvement. Building strong, trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders to understand expectations and ensure service delivery meets agreed performance levels”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure service delivery meets agreed performance levels; ensure services remain stable, resilient, and effective; drive measurable value

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

proactive approach to problem solving; Identifying and resolving service issues, risks, and obstacles; taking ownership of problems and driving solutions

Eligibility Requirements

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION, 10% of the Time, Highest level of UK Government clearance, UK citizen, currently hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in service management roles, understanding of ITIL principles and the service lifecycle, The ability to navigate complex technical environments, engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels, A proactive approach to problem solving, risk management, and service assurance, communication and collaboration skills, ability to influence without authority, Experience using common tooling such as MS Office, MS Teams, Confluence, Jira, SharePoint or similar, UK citizen, currently hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance

Nice to Have

Knowledge of DevSecOps, Agile delivery methods, experience working within secure or mission-led environments

What You'll Do.

Leading service management activities across the full lifecycle

from design and transition through to operation and continual improvement

trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders to understand expectations and ensure service delivery meets agreed performance levels

Identifying and resolving service issues

and obstacles — taking ownership of problems and driving solutions

and release management processes to ensure services remain stable

Working across teams to embed best practice

streamline ways of working

and champion continual service improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; Building strong, trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders; Working across teams to embed best practice, streamline ways of working, and champion continual service improvement; collaboration skills

Communication Scope

communication skills; ability to influence without authority

Full Job Description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time **IT Service Manager** **Requisition ID:** R10219902 **Location:** Cheltenham (onsite) **Citizenship Required:** UK **Clearance Type:** Highest level of UK Government clearance **Relocation Assistance:** Yes **Salary:** £50,000 - £70,000 **What’s your possible?** At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call **Defining Possible**. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within our communities. **The Opportunity** This is more than just a job; **it’s a mission**. As an **IT Service Manager** , you’ll join our National Security Solutions (NSS) organisation, working at the heart of complex technical environments that support some of the UK’s most critical customer missions. You’ll be part of a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team focused on improving how services are delivered, operated, and evolved — ensuring they are dependable, resilient and aligned to customer needs. You will play a key role in shaping service excellence: influencing how services are designed, supporting operational teams, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring the frameworks we work within drive measurable value. No two days are the same, and your impact will be felt across the full service lifecycle. **What You’ll Be Doing** * Leading service management activities across the full lifecycle, from design and transition through to operation and continual improvement. * Building strong, trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders to understand expectations and ensure service delivery meets agreed performance levels. * Identifying and resolving service issues, risks, and obstacles — taking ownership of problems and drivin

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