Head Of IT

Job Title: Interim Head of IT / Infrastructure

Rate: 450 - 650 per day

Contract: Interim (initial 6 months)

Location: Hybrid, Midlands

Start: ASAP

Panoramic Associates are currently supporting a local authority in the search for an Interim Head of IT / Infrastructure to lead their IT Services function.

This is a senior role responsible for ensuring the council's IT systems, infrastructure and services are secure and fit for purpose, supporting 500+ users across multiple locations.

You will oversee the day-to-day management of a complex technology estate and lead a high performing IT team.

• Lead and manage the IT Services function
• Oversee the management and development of the council's IT infrastructure, including:
  • Roughly 150 servers (application, data and web servers)
  • Active Directory & Azure AD environments
  • Microsoft 365 platform
  • LAN/WAN networks
• Ensure systems and infrastructure effectively support users
• Manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring value for money and effective investment in technology.
• Implement and maintain best practice frameworks
• Provide regular reporting on performance, KPIs, and dashboards

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong background managing enterprise infrastructure environments
• Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD and Microsoft 365
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• Experience working within local government or the wider public sector
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• 450 - 650 per day
• Initial 6-month contract
• Hybrid working, Midlands

Please apply with your CV or contact us for further information.