Head of IT - Hands-On - Functional & Technical

Experis IT; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Engineering & Manufacturing seeks a hands-on Head of IT to manage national operations based in a hybrid role from Sheffield HQ. This position involves technical oversight and strategic direction in a dynamic environment, focusing on infrastructure performance, security, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT engineering experience and leadership skills, working with Microsoft technologies and leading a diverse team to drive IT initiatives and upgrades across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3rd/4th Line IT Engineering experience.
• Strong leadership and vendor management skills.
• Cybersecurity and access control know-how.

Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft-based infrastructure across multiple UK sites.
• Manage infrastructure performance, security, and scalability.
• Oversee change management and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor Management

Cybersecurity

Job description

Head of IT - Hands-On - Functional & Technical

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 or apply today.

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