IT Team Leader

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in London is looking for an IT Team Leader to manage IT operations across multiple properties. This role is critical for ensuring the smooth delivery of IT services and enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative technology. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of IT operations experience ideally in hospitality, with strong technical skills and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' IT operations experience, with 2+ years in hospitality-focused roles.
• Ability to train non-technical staff on key systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day ICT operations across hotel sites.
• Lead IT strategies for multi-property coordination.
• Manage network infrastructure and security protocols.

Skills

Network architecture

Cloud services

Security standards

Guest-facing tech platforms

AV infrastructure

Telecommunications

Wi-Fi infrastructure

Education

Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or CISSP

Job description

Are you an experienced IT professional with a background in the hospitality industry? A well-established and prestigious group of hotels in London is seeking a proactive IT Team Leader to oversee IT operations across a cluster of properties.

With a rich history and ongoing investment in modernisation—including the upcoming launch of a hotel—this is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking team making major strides in tech-enabled hospitality.

The Role

Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless delivery and optimisation of IT infrastructure, systems, and services across multiple hotel sites.This role is critical to supporting both business operations and enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day ICT operations across hotel sites
• Lead and support IT strategies for multi-property coordination
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively
• Manage network infrastructure and security protocols
• Track IT assets and contribute to budgeting and planning
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies

The ideal candidate:

• 3–5 years’ IT operations experience, including 2+ years in a similar hospitality-focused role
• Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or CISSP (preferred)
• Familiarity with PMS, POS, and guest-facing tech platforms
• Strong grasp of network architecture, cloud services, and security standards
• Ability to train non-technical staff on key systems and tools
• Hands-on experience with AV, telecommunications, and Wi-Fi infrastructure in hotel settings