Technical Operations & Service Manager

Are you ready to rethink your routine? We're looking for a Technical Operations & Service Manager to join our Tech team. Reporting into our Director of Technology Solutions, you will have overall day-to-day responsibility for operational stability across the business, leading the service and operations side of the team. The role will include responsibility for service desk, monitoring and maintenance, incident management and vendor management. You will act as the co-ordination point between business stakeholders, the offshore application management partner and our internal End User Computing team, to ensure reliable, secure, and customer-focused IT services that enable business continuity and efficiency.

* Please note, this role may be based at our Head Office in Chelsea 4-5 days a week. Typical hours will be in line with Trinny London corporate policy however the role holder will be the primary out of hours contact for any priority 1 service issues. Any interruptions and work carried out out of hours will however be compensated.

Welcome to Trinny London!

Here at Trinny London, we’re changing the face of makeup and demystifying skincare, and we're only just getting started. Founded in 2017 by Trinny Woodall, Trinny London is challenging people all over the world to rethink their routines.

We have achieved tremendous growth since 2017 and we’re proud to be one of Europe’s fastest-growing beauty brands. We’re generating millions of sales by developing innovative products, acquiring hundreds of thousands of supporters and customers all over the world, and more importantly, building a talented and motivated team to support our fantastic growth.

Our Values

We live by three core values: we bring fearless passion, we act with smart intent and we all wear yellow.

We always go the extra mile, working together to push boundaries and celebrate our wins and learnings as a team. We listen to every idea, big or small, and make considered decisions. We support each other to achieve our goals and thrive on collaboration.

The Role 

Your daily to-dos might look like this:

Service Delivery & Management

• Own and manage end-to-end IT service delivery, ensuring high levels of availability, performance, and user satisfaction.
• Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes - ensuring timely resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and communicate service performance metrics (SLAs, KPIs, and trends) to business and technology leadership.
• Manage major incidents and coordinate cross-team resolution (internal and offshore).
• Collate and manage a service risk log and work with development partners to implement solutions and mitigations.

IT Operations Management

• Work in partnership with Platform and Software Engineering and or third party partners to:

• Ensure that day-to-day IT operations, systems, networks, and services function efficiently and meet business needs.
• Set, measure and monitor performance KPIs.
• Ensure that monitory, maintenance and patching schedules are in place via our partners to ensure optimum system performance
• Develop and maintain IT operational processes, policies, and procedures to ensure high availability and performance.

Security Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage IT security risks to ensure the protection of company assets and data.
• Collaborate with third-party specialists to perform security assessments, penetration testing, and audits as needed.
• Coordinate responses to security incidents and ensure root cause analysis and mitigation plans are in place.
• Lead a programme of security education and training across the business.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Act as the primary operational contact for the offshore application management partner.
• Monitor and review  performance of all partners against contractual SLAs and KPIs, driving accountability and service improvement.
• Participate in regular service review meetings and manage escalation paths.
• Renewal planning and performance reviews.
• Manage contract renewals, proactively and in time to allow for commercial negotiations.

End User Computing (EUC)

• Lead and coach a small team of support analysts delivering first- and second-line support to head office, retail, and field users.
• Oversee endpoint management, device lifecycle, and user access processes.
• Drive user experience improvements, onboarding/offboarding efficiency, and proactive maintenance practices.
• Ensure compliance with security, patching, and backup standards.
• Manage and improve the service desk process and tooling.

Governance, Process & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain the IT service management framework (e.g., ITIL-aligned processes).
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI/analytics-based insight, and process efficiency within service operations.
• Develop and maintain service documentation, CMDB accuracy, and knowledge base articles.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as the key contact for business stakeholders on operational technology matters.
• Act as a contact point for End User Compute education and up-skilling
• Communicate service performance, risks, and planned improvements in clear, business-friendly language.
• Manage user communications around service changes, outages, and improvements.

Requirements

These skills will help you go far in this role:

• Proven experience in IT service and operations in an eCommerce and physical retail context
• Strong understanding of ITIL or similar service management frameworks
• Experience managing offshore or third-party support providers
• Hands-on experience in end-user support environments (ideally Google Workplace, Windows 10/11)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor relationship skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills for service metrics and performance trends
• Exposure to automation, AI, or digital service improvement tools
• ITIL v4 certification or similar is a bonus
• Customer-focused and pragmatic problem solver
• Calm under pressure, able to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Empathetic leader who develops and supports their team
• Able to translate technical issues into business language

We love to hear from anybody interested in Trinny London! Although it’s useful to have the skills listed above, we’re always eager to hear from ambitious people looking for their next challenge.

Benefits

Our mission is to give our customers the tools they need to be their best. And the same goes for our team through our benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working, with core working hours * however you will be the primary out of hours contact for any priority 1 service issues
• 25 days holiday (we're also partial to a handful of spontaneous and well-earned Wellbeing Days throughout the year, as well as Early Finish Fridays and Summer Fridays)
• Welcome to Trinny London Starter Stack and swag
• Your Beauty Wallet: You'll receive a £500 annual product allowance to explore and enjoy our full range of Trinny London products
• Company discount for yourself, your friends, and family
• Vitality health scheme, EAP and Medicash (including dental, optical & audiological care)
• An annual personal training and development budget
• Enhanced family friendly packages to support birthing & non-birthing parents
• Pension scheme
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• T-Parties = many office socials as well as summer and festive celebrations!
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme (awarding length of service with gifts, vouchers and additional annual leave)

Equal Opportunities

We celebrate diversity in our customers, our products, and the teams we build. We champion inclusivity and want everyone to be the best versions of themselves.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome people from all backgrounds, with their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences.