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Service Delivery Manager

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level$61M raised

Hello, We are Recognise Bank; a modern business bank built to support the UK’s SMEs with tailored lending and savings solutions. Founded in 2017 by experienced business owners, we set out to challenge traditional banking…

Skills: IT Service Delivery, ITIL v4/v5, SLA Management, Incident Management, Problem Management

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New Business Operations Manager

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$45k–$55k/yr

Mid level$61M raised

Hello, We are Recognise Bank; a modern business bank built to support the UK’s SMEs with tailored lending and savings solutions. Founded in 2017 by experienced business owners, we set out to challenge traditional banking…

Skills: Bridging Lending, Lending Operations, KYC, AML, Deal Management

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Service Delivery Manager

Recognise Bank

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom • Hybrid

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  • Full-time
  • professional certificate
  • Competitive Time Off, Work From Anywhere, Learning & Development, Hybrid Working, Private Medical Care with Vitality, Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • Posted 5d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Service Delivery Manager ensures high-quality IT services by overseeing day-to-day performance and managing key ITIL processes. They act as the primary liaison between IT teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to meet agreed SLAs and drive continual improvement.

Requirements

Candidates need 3-5 years of experience in IT service delivery or operations with strong knowledge of ITIL practices and SLA management. Proficiency in stakeholder coordination and experience with ITSM tools or cloud environments is highly desired.

Full job description

Hello,

 

We are Recognise Bank; a modern business bank built to support the UK’s SMEs with tailored lending and savings solutions. Founded in 2017 by experienced business owners, we set out to challenge traditional banking by offering more flexibility, understanding, and practical support to help businesses thrive. Since receiving our banking licence in 2021, we’ve built a loyal customer base and a strong, diverse team that puts people first.

 

Our vision is building stronger futures with bespoke financial solutions. We understand that no two financial needs are the same, which is why we work closely with UK SMEs and individuals to unlock potential others often overlook. Through smart, flexible lending and savings products, we’re here to build and grow stronger futures for lasting success.

 

Our values shape how we work and grow together:

💪 Can do, will do: We take ownership, solve problems, and adapt as our customers’ needs evolve.

✨ Be brilliant: We show up with curiosity and energy, always striving for better.

🤝 Do the right thing: We act with integrity, responsibility, and care in everything we do.

💡Make a difference: We focus on impact, helping our customers, colleagues, and communities succeed.

 

About the role

The Service Delivery Manager (SDM) is responsible for ensuring high quality, consistent, and customer focused IT services across the organisation. This role oversees day to day service performance, manages key ITIL processes, drives continual improvement, and acts as the primary liaison between IT teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders. The SDM ensures that services meet agreed SLAs, issues are resolved efficiently, and service enhancements are delivered in line with business needs. 

\nKey Responsibilities

Service Performance & Operations 

  • Own end to end delivery of IT services, ensuring alignment with agreed SLAs, OLAs, and KPIs.
  • Monitor service performance dashboards, trends, and reports, proactively addressing risks and degradation.
  • Lead regular Service Review Meetings with business units and suppliers.
  • Maintain the Service Catalogue and ensure service definitions remain accurate and up to date. 

ITIL Process Ownership (Core Practices) 

  • Incident Management — Ensure timely resolution of incidents, drive prioritisation, and support major incident coordination.
  • Problem Management — Facilitate root cause analysis, track known errors, and ensure implementation of permanent fixes.
  • Service Request Management — Oversee fulfilment workflows and ensure consistent user experience.
  • Service Level Management — Define, negotiate, and monitor SLAs; produce monthly service performance reports.
  • Continual Improvement — Identify service gaps, propose improvements, and track implementation.
  • Knowledge Management — Ensure documentation is accurate, accessible, and maintained.
  • Supplier & Vendor Management — Monitor third party performance and ensure contract compliance. 

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement 

  • Act as the primary point of contact for service-related escalations.
  • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand service needs and expectations.
  • Communicate service updates, risks, and improvement plans clearly and proactively. 

Governance & Reporting 

  • Produce monthly and quarterly service performance reports.
  • Track operational risks, issues, and improvement actions.
  • Ensure compliance with internal governance, audit requirements, and industry best practices. 
Required Skills & Experience

Essential 

  • 3–5 years’ experience in IT service delivery or IT operations.
  • Strong working knowledge of ITIL v4/v5 practices, ideally with ITIL Foundation certification.
  • Experience managing SLAs, service performance metrics, and operational reporting.
  • Proven ability to coordinate cross functional teams and suppliers.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Desirable 

  • Experience with ITSM tools such as Jira Service Management. 
  • Exposure to cloud environments (Azure, AWS, M365).
  • Experience supporting major incident management.
  • Understanding of Agile or DevOps environments. 
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£50,000 - £50,000 a year
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Why join?

At Recognise Bank, we're building more than a bank — we’re creating a culture where people feel empowered to make a difference 💡, supported to be brilliant ✨ with a can do will do attitude, and trusted to do the right thing 🤝.

We believe that when our people thrive, so do our customers. That’s why we invest in an environment that reflects our values and supports your growth, flexibility, and wellbeing.

 

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🌴 Competitive Time Off – Generous annual leave plus bank holidays to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.

🌍 Work From Anywhere – Up to 6 weeks per year to work remotely from anywhere in the world.*

📚 Learning & Development – Tailored training and support to grow your skills and achieve your professional goals.

🏠 Hybrid Working – To support your work-life balance, we offer a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.**

🩺 Private Medical Care with Vitality – Comprehensive healthcare coverage to keep you healthy.

💼 Enhanced Pension Scheme – Helping you plan and save for a secure future.

👶 Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay – Supporting you and your family during important life moments.

🎉 Discretionary Company Bonus – Rewarding your contribution to our shared success.

 

If you're curious, driven, and ready to be part of something meaningful — where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact — then we’d love to hear from you.

 

*Subject to company policy.  **This arrangement may vary during the induction period.

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About Recognise Bank

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Yes. No. Decisively.

Industry
Banking
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
London, England
LinkedIn followers
13,299
Total funding
$61M

Recognise is a specialist UK bank built around one thing: Certainty. For property professionals. For growing businesses. For savers looking for competitive returns. That’s clear decisions. Straight answers. Dependable delivery. There are no assumptions. Just real people who take the time to understand every customer properly. Whether they’re funding growth, supporting a property project or looking for a better home for their savings. It's why brokers, property professionals, business owners and savers choose Recognise. 
 Again and again. Recognise, The Decisive Bank. We do: • Bridging loans: Fast, decisive financing. Right when it matters most. • Commercial mortgages: Flexible funding solution designed to support business growth and long-term success. • Business and personal savings accounts: Competitive rates supported by award-winning service. Rated and awarded: • 4.7 on Trustpilot and rated ‘Excellent’ • 4.66/5 on Smart Money People • 4.6/5 on Google • Winner of Best Monthly Interest Savings Provider, MoneyComms Top Performers 2026 • Winner of Most Transparent Savings Provider, MoneyNet Awards Personal Finance Awards 2026 • Winner of Best Monthly Interest Savings Provider, MoneyNet Personal Finance Awards 2025 • Winner of Best Notice Savings Provider, MoneyComms Top Performers 2025 • Winner of Best Monthly Interest Savings Provider, MoneyNet Personal Finance Awards 2024 • Commended for Best Business Variable Rate Deposit Account Provider, Business Moneyfacts Awards 2024

Offices: 4th Floor, 5–11 Worship Street, London, England EC2A , GB

SMEsBankinglendingproperty financecommercial mortgagesbridging loansbusiness savingsand personal savingsFinanceBanking
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About Recognise Bank

LinkedInVisit site

Yes. No. Decisively.

Industry
Banking
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
London, England
LinkedIn followers
13,299
Total funding
$61M

Recognise is a specialist UK bank built around one thing: Certainty. For property professionals. For growing businesses. For savers looking for competitive returns. That’s clear decisions. Straight answers. Dependable delivery. There are no assumptions. Just real people who take the time to understand every customer properly. Whether they’re funding growth, supporting a property project or looking for a better home for their savings. It's why brokers, property professionals, business owners and savers choose Recognise. 
 Again and again. Recognise, The Decisive Bank. We do: • Bridging loans: Fast, decisive financing. Right when it matters most. • Commercial mortgages: Flexible funding solution designed to support business growth and long-term success. • Business and personal savings accounts: Competitive rates supported by award-winning service. Rated and awarded: • 4.7 on Trustpilot and rated ‘Excellent’ • 4.66/5 on Smart Money People • 4.6/5 on Google • Winner of Best Monthly Interest Savings Provider, MoneyComms Top Performers 2026 • Winner of Most Transparent Savings Provider, MoneyNet Awards Personal Finance Awards 2026 • Winner of Best Monthly Interest Savings Provider, MoneyNet Personal Finance Awards 2025 • Winner of Best Notice Savings Provider, MoneyComms Top Performers 2025 • Winner of Best Monthly Interest Savings Provider, MoneyNet Personal Finance Awards 2024 • Commended for Best Business Variable Rate Deposit Account Provider, Business Moneyfacts Awards 2024

Offices: 4th Floor, 5–11 Worship Street, London, England EC2A , GB

SMEsBankinglendingproperty financecommercial mortgagesbridging loansbusiness savingsand personal savingsFinanceBanking
View all jobs at Recognise Bank

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