Head of IT - Hands-On - Functional & Technical

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK engineering and manufacturing company as the Head of IT, managing national IT operations and driving forward infrastructure improvements. This hybrid role based in Sheffield involves overseeing performance, security, and team leadership while working with advanced Microsoft technologies. Your leadership will shape IT strategies and ensure alignment with business needs.

Qualifications

• 3rd/4th Line IT Engineering experience required.
• Strong leadership and vendor management skills essential.
• Knowledge in cybersecurity and access control is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure performance, security, and scalability.
• Manage change and project delivery.
• Oversee team leadership and vendor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Vendor Management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Windows Server

Networking

Virtualisation

Job description

Head of IT - Infrastructure Systems & Operations - Technical & Functional

Hybrid | South Yorkshire, Sheffield HQ + Occasional Travel to Other UK Sites - Fully Expensed

£50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Are you a hands-on IT infrastructure leader ready to drive change? Join a UK powerhouse in Engineering & Manufacturing and take charge of national IT operations.

The Role

Reporting to the CTO, you'll lead a Microsoft-based infrastructure across multiple UK sites. You'll be the technical authority-balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.

You'll own:

• Infrastructure performance, security & scalability
• Change management & project delivery
• Team leadership & vendor management
• Integrations, transitions & consolidations

Tech you'll work with:

• Microsoft 365 & Azure AD
• Windows Server & Desktop
• Virtualisation, Networking, VoIP
• Cyber Security, MFA, IAM, Backups

What You Bring

• 3rd/4th Line IT Engineering experience
• Strong leadership & vendor management skills
• Cybersecurity & access control know-how
• A consultative, forward-thinking mindset

What's Ahead

• Infrastructure upgrades
• ERP transitions
• Cloud integrations
• Security & compliance enhancements

Location & Travel

• Hybrid from Sheffield HQ
• Regular UK travel (fully expensed)

Ready to Lead?

Shape the future of IT in a growing UK enterprise.

Call Experis IT on 0121 712 8715 or apply today.