DESNZ – ITSM Process Controller

We are looking for a skilled and results-oriented ITSM Process Controller, dedicated to an ASPIRE Managed Service customer - Department of Energy Security and Net Zero-Provision (DESNZ).

This is a hybrid role, which must be delivered from within the United Kingdom, with occasional travel to the customer site in London.

All applicants must be eligible for Security Clearance.

The ITSM Process Controller will be accountable for the day-to-day operation of Incident, Request, Change, Configuration and Knowledge Management processes, whilst provides oversight of service management workflows within the Jira Service Management solution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and govern the ITIL-aligned service management processes within Jira Service Management, ensuring compliance with agreed operational standards and best practices.
• Monitor Incident and Service Request queues in real time, ensuring tickets are prioritised, assigned and progressed effectively.
• Proactively manage ticket lifecycles, applying governance controls to minimise ticket ageing and maintain service quality.
• Drive the avoidance of SLA breaches through active queue management, escalation and coordination with resolver groups.
• Conduct regular ticket quality audits, identifying non-compliance and implementing corrective actions to improve data quality and process adherence.
• Lead daily ticket triage stand-up meetings with the Service Desk and technical resolver teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, risks and service impacts.
• Chair and coordinate all Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, facilitating effective change assessment, approval and risk management.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of Configuration Management Database (CMDB) records within Jira Service Management.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve a governed Knowledge Management framework, ensuring knowledge articles remain relevant, accurate and accessible.
• Produce monthly KPI reports, Change Management metrics and service credit calculations for review by the Service Operations Lead.
• Perform day-to-day Jira Service Management administration, including user provisioning, and access management
• Analyse service performance trends and metrics, providing recommendations for operational improvements and continual service enhancement.
• Collaborate with Service Desk, technical support teams and service stakeholders to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence to organisational policies, governance frameworks and service management controls across all supported processes.
• Support continual service improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tooling, automation and reporting capabilities.

Skills, Education & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar service management role
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication skills
• Experience with service desk management tools (e.g., JSM)
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices; ITIL v4 certification preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality support
• Strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

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