Service Delivery Manager

Stevenage, United Kingdom
Today
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
28 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Competitive salary Annual profit share Contributory pension Share options Car leasing scheme Free onsite parking Season ticket loan Tax-free technology scheme Discounted shopping 37 hour week Flexible working Hybrid working Up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL Option to buy/sell holiday Personalised development plan Airbus Leadership University Unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses Wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Programme Discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests Cycle-to-work scheme Life assurance Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee Representative Groups

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to gain UK SC Clearance

LOCATION: Mon-Fri - Portsmouth / Stevenage sites (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TRAVEL: Business trips are to be expected within the UK or Europe, and therefore, you must be willing to travel accordingly.

TYPE:Full time

HOURS: 37

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward:Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

  • Work / Life Balance:37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

  • Personal Development:Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

  • Health & Wellbeing:Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

  • Family and Caregiving:Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

  • Inclusive Environment:Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)


Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Are you creative and innovative?

Are you customer and solution oriented?

Are you prepared to re-think Information Management services?

A vacancy for aService Delivery Manager, UK - National Messaging has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space inStevenageorPortsmouth to join our Digital team.

We deliver the expertise, technology and equipment for Airbus Defence & Space products – We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world!

Digital is transforming and evolving but we need even more talented people who can make a real difference to how we support, enable and deliver a broad range of technological solutions and services to our customers.

As part of our transformation, the new operating model is oriented around multi-functional, agile teams working with the business and developing our digital capabilities.

What does this mean for you?

A role in Digital is an opportunity to grow and to develop your career in a progressive and innovative environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • You will be responsible for the reliability, availability and security of National Messaging services in the UK with 5K users

  • You will perform ITIL based support processes that include incident, problem, change, configuration, and event management with a proven “user-centric” approach to business operation

  • You will ensure that service agreements with the provider are observed and concluded.

  • You will analyse service KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and user feedback to propose and implement improvement actions, and increase the level of customer satisfaction.

  • You will manage and report on the planned operating budget.

  • You will contribute to the definition of new products and services with the product teams.

ABOUT YOU

  • Experience in IT Service Management and operational activities, including service provider steering.

  • Proven experience in collaborating within large-scale, complex, and multicultural enterprise environments.

  • Service and customer experience oriented.

  • Demonstrated expertise in Crisis/Major Incident Management.

  • Autonomous-level Contract Management experience for projects and programs.

  • Strong technical expertise in Messaging and Directory Services, specifically:

    • Microsoft Exchange (On-premise) and an understanding of messaging protocols.

    • Managing email security gateways (e.g., Cisco ESA, FortiMail, IMSVA).

    • Active Directory (e.g., user lifecycle, group management).

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is also valued.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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