Digital Manager

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation; Southampton; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation is seeking an experienced Entity Manager to lead IT transformation across several engineering entities within the Defence sector. You will line manage a Technical Architect and Delivery Lead, working with senior stakeholders to identify and address operational challenges while coordinating resources for delivery across multiple sites.

The role requires hands-on transformation leadership, with travel across Berkshire, Wiltshire and

Qualifications

• Senior IT roles overseeing digital infrastructure, cloud and cyber operations.
• Strong understanding of Azure platforms, architecture, identity, governance, and security.
• Experience guiding and collaborating with outsourced IT providers.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a Technical Architect and Delivery Lead across IT Infrastructure.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand business operations and challenges.
• Identify operational challenges and prioritise improvement activity across entities.
• Coordinate specialist resources and drive delivery improvements.
• Lead hands-on transformation initiatives and travel between sites.

Skills

Azure platforms

IT leadership

Vendor management

Cyber security

SC Clearance

Job description

Digital Manager (Entity Manager)

£700day | Inside IR35 | 12 Months | Berkshire / Wiltshire / Surrey Travel | SC Required

A defence transformation programme is looking for an experienced Entity Manager to lead organisational change across multiple engineering businesses.

In this position you will line manage a Technical Architect and Delivery Lead focussing on IT Infrastructure across several entities who sit within the Defence industry.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to understand how each business operates, identify operational challenges, prioritise improvement activity and coordinate specialist resources where they're needed most.

This is a hands‑on transformation role requiring someone comfortable entering complex environments, establishing structure and driving delivery improvements.

You’ll ideally have experience with:

• Senior IT roles overseeing digital, infrastructure, cloud, and cyber operations.
• Strong understanding of Azure platforms, architecture, identity, governance, and security.
• Proven ability to guide, challenge, and collaborate with outsourced IT providers.
• Broad understanding of networking, infrastructure, and enterprise technologies.
• Experience in multi‑customer, multi‑classification, secure environments.
• Experience in cybersecurity, NIST frameworks, and assurance processes.
• Experience leading teams and managing vendors.
• SC Clearance (or eligible).

Contract Details

• £700–750/day
• Outside IR35
• Initial 6‑month contract
• Travel across Berkshire, Wiltshire and Surrey
• Active SC Clearance or eligibility required

You will travel between 3 sites - in Wiltshire, Berkshire and Surrey.