Senior Systems Specialist

LHH is delighted to be supporting Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans as they recruit a temporary Senior Systems Specialist to join the Technology Directorate.

c. £26 per hour (dependent on experience)

The Technology Directorate plays a vital role in supporting the organisation’s charitable mission by leveraging technology to enable efficient operations, enhance service delivery, and drive innovation. Through strategic consultancy, delivery of transformational technology (and technology culture) change, reliable IT operations, and seamless integration of digital solutions, the department ensures that technology aligns with organisational goals, empowering teams to deliver greater impact to the communities they serve.

This role exists to ensure the smooth operation, optimisation, and security of Sight Scotland’s IT systems. Acting as the escalation point for technical issues, you will focus on system maintenance, troubleshooting, and providing specialist expertise to resolve complex challenges. As Senior Systems Specialist, you will support the Head of IT Operations in analysing recurring issues, implementing preventative measures, and ensuring disaster recovery plans are invoked when required.

You will also assist the Support Technicians with daily systems checks and fixes as needed, including participation in a weekly rota for early morning checks. You will act as the go‑to expert in identified technical areas, maintaining proficiency through self‑directed learning.

We’re looking for someone with strong technical expertise in system administration, monitoring, and optimisation. You will have proven experience with cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and IT monitoring tools. Essential systems include Microsoft Azure, Net Suite, SharePoint, Active Directory, Salesforce, and Cascade HR. You will be proactive in staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices, and be able to assess and recommend new tools, improvements, or efficiencies to enhance technology solutions, service delivery, and organisational impact.

To apply please send a tailored CV to .

For a confidential, informal discussion about the role please contact LHH directly on or email the address above.

• Mid-Senior level

• Temporary

• Information Technology

• Non-profit Organizations