Senior Technical Specialist

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Tameside; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employment service in Tameside is seeking a Senior ICT Technical Specialist to manage core infrastructure services. This role involves installation and maintenance of ICT services and acting as a project lead. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in large-scale ICT solutions, strong technical expertise, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact on ICT services across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Collaborative working environment

Chance to impact ICT services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and delivering large-scale ICT solutions.
• Strong hands-on technical expertise in complex ICT environments.
• Ability to lead projects and act as an escalation point for technical issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability to change.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance of ICT infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, security, performance, and reliability of systems.
• Act as a technical authority and project lead.

Skills

Managing large-scale ICT solutions

Technical expertise in complex ICT environments

Project leadership

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £46,142 to Scale 37 - £48,226 Hours Per Week: 36 Base Location: Ashton Market Hall, Market Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7JU Assessment Date : To be arranged.

Join our Digital Tameside team and help shape the future of ICT Services. We are looking for a Senior ICT Technical Specialist to play a key role in managing and supporting our core infrastructure services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technical professional to work on complex systems and high-impact projects that keep our organisation running smoothly and securely.

Role Overview

As a Senior ICT Technical Specialist on our Infrastructure Team, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and ongoing support of critical ICT infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Databases
• Server operating systems
• Storage platforms
• Microsoft 365 platforms
• Server‑based applications
• Network components
• Back‑ups
• Ensure high availability, security, performance and reliability across all systems while providing expert guidance to users, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Act as a technical authority, project lead and escalation point; drive service improvement, support strategic development and ensure compliance with organisational and legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and delivering large‑scale ICT solutions.
• Strong hands‑on technical expertise in complex ICT environments.
• Ability to lead projects and act as an escalation point for technical issues.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and adaptability to change.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• The chance to make a real impact on ICT services across the organisation.

If you’re passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of our journey to deliver outstanding digital services.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here.

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For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 4061 or carl.timperleytameside.gov.uk and see supporting documents.