Major Incident IT manager

Posted 10 February 2026
Salary Up to £47000 per annum
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Public SectorTech
ReferenceBBBH14198_1770718495

Job description

Job Description

My client, a leading organisation operating within a complex IT services environment, is seeking a Major Incident Manager to join their established Service Management function. This role will take ownership of high-severity incidents, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and timely resolution across multiple technical teams.

This is a critical position focused on service stability, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced operational environment.

* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Structured on-call rota allowance
* Strong career progression within Service Management
* Exposure to enterprise-scale IT environments
* Ongoing professional development support

You will be part of a collaborative IT operations team responsible for maintaining high service availability and driving best practice across Incident Management processes.


The Role

As a Major Incident Manager, you will take full ownership of high-priority IT incidents, acting as the central point of coordination between technical teams and service stakeholders.

You will:

  • Manage high-severity incidents through to resolution and closure

  • Assess and confirm incident priority and severity levels

  • Coordinate technical teams to restore service within agreed SLAs

  • Lead incident bridge calls and manage stakeholder communications

  • Provide timely updates throughout the incident lifecycle

  • Escalate risks where service restoration is at risk

  • Validate resolution details prior to closure

  • Produce incident reports and management information

  • Conduct post-incident reviews and identify service improvement opportunities

  • Support the progression of other priority incidents where required


The Person

* Proven experience managing high-priority IT incidents within a complex or multi-client environment
* Strong understanding of ITIL-based service management principles
* Experience using IT Service Management tools (e.g. Remedy or similar platforms)
* Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in time-critical situations
* Willingness to participate in an on-call rota
* Ability to obtain relevant security clearance if required

For further information on this role, or other IT Service Management opportunities, apply via the link or contact the consultant for a confidential discussion.

Successful applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks in line with organisational policy.