Job Description

Who we are
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Frontiers is one of the world's largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

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What we can offer you
At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in-person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.
We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced IT Services Team Lead to lead the IT support function and oversee day-to-day service operations across the organization. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, reliable, and secure IT services while driving continuous improvements in service delivery, tools, and processes.
You will lead and mentor a team of IT support professionals, enforce IT policies and procedures, and collaborate closely with other IT teams to resolve complex, cross-functional issues. The role also involves supporting the deployment of new technologies, managing hardware and software inventories, and providing advanced support for end-user devices, including mobile platforms.
As IT Services Team Lead, you will play a key role in monitoring service performance, reporting on KPIs and metrics, documenting solutions, and contributing to major IT initiatives and projects that improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
Bring your hands-on IT expertise, people leadership skills, and structured, service-oriented mindset to help scale and strengthen our IT services function.
Key Responsibilities:Leads the IT services support team and overall support operations. Mentor and guide junior technicians. Implement and enforce IT policies and procedures. Assist with the deployment of new technologies. Manage software and hardware inventories. Collaborate with other IT teams to resolve broader issues. Provide advanced support for mobile devices. Document solutions and create knowledge base articles. Monitor and report on service performance and metrics. Oversee major IT projects and initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience:2+ years of experience leading a team. 5-8+ years of experience in IT services and support. Excellent strategic planning and communication skills. Relevant certifications or degree.

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