Head of IT - Hands-On - IT Manager - 3rd/4th Line Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading UK company as the Head of IT - Infrastructure Systems & Operations. In this hybrid role based in Sheffield with regional travel, you will lead IT infrastructure projects, ensuring performance and security while managing a diverse tech stack including Microsoft Cloud and Cyber Security. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on IT expert ready to step into leadership and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 3rd/4th Line IT Engineering is required.
• A consultative, forward-thinking mindset is necessary.
• Ability to lead infrastructure projects from planning to execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve a robust Microsoft-based infrastructure.
• Manage Microsoft Cloud & O365 environments and Cyber Security.
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability of IT systems.

Skills

Vendor Management

Cyber Security

Infrastructure Project Leadership

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Windows Server

Virtualisation

Networking

VoIP

MFA

IAM

Job description

Head of IT - Infrastructure Systems & Operations

Hybrid | Sheffield HQ + UK Regional Travel (Fully Expensed)

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

Are you a hands-on IT infrastructure expert ready to step into a leadership role? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your technical expertise and strategic thinking can shape the future of IT operations?

An established UK leader in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production is seeking a Head of IT to take ownership of its national IT infrastructure. This is a hybrid role with regular travel to regional offices across the UK - all fully expensed.

The Role:

As the go-to technical authority, you'll lead and evolve a robust Microsoft-based infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and scalability. This is a hands-on, 3rd/4th line level position with strategic oversight and project delivery responsibilities.

You'll manage:

• Microsoft Cloud & O365 environments
• Active Directory & Azure AD
• Windows 10/11, Windows Server lineage
• Virtualisation, Networking, VoIP
• Cyber Security, MFA, IAM, Backups
• Desktop, Software & Hardware Support

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in 3rd/4th Line IT Engineering
• A consultative, forward-thinking mindset
• Strong vendor management and SLA oversight
• Experience in cybersecurity resilience and user access control
• Ability to lead infrastructure projects from planning to execution

Tech Stack:

Microsoft 365 | Azure AD | Windows Server | Virtualisation | Networking | Cyber Security | VoIP | MFA | IAM

Future Projects:

• Infrastructure upgrades for performance and capacity
• Security enhancements and compliance
• System integrations and cloud transitions

Location & Travel:

• Hybrid working from Sheffield HQ
• Regular travel to UK regional offices (fully expensed)

Ready to Lead?

This is your chance to step up and shape the IT future of a growing UK enterprise.

Call Experis IT on 0121 712 8715 or apply today to take the next step in your IT leadership journey.