Strategic IT & Infrastructure Lead (Hands-on)

HBP Systems Ltd; Melton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The HBP Group is seeking an experienced IT leader to own and drive the internal IT function across the group, ensuring secure, reliable business systems and infrastructure. You will shape improvements, lead IT support, and work with suppliers to optimise services while controlling costs.

This hands-on role offers autonomy to deliver projects, implement security enhancements, and guide technology priorities aligned with group needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an internal IT function or significant improvement programme.
• Ability to set internal IT priorities and shape a technology roadmap.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable IT improvements.

Responsibilities

• Owning the daily operation and improvement of our internal IT infrastructure and business systems
• Leading the delivery and improvement of internal IT support
• Administering Microsoft 365, cloud services, networks and security controls
• Managing technology assets, software licensing and supplier relationships
• Identifying opportunities to improve service, automate tasks and reduce unnecessary costs
• Delivering infrastructure upgrades, security improvements and other technology projects

Tools

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

Networking

Endpoint management

Business applications

Job description

The HBP Group is seeking an experienced IT leader to own and drive the internal IT function across the group, ensuring secure, reliable business systems and infrastructure. You will shape improvements, lead IT support, and work with suppliers to optimise services while controlling costs.

This hands-on role offers autonomy to deliver projects, implement security enhancements, and guide technology priorities aligned with group needs.