Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
London, UK
Reference number: 431765
Salary: £57,500– £62,500
Total Package: Grade 7
Contract: Permanent
Location: London/Milton Keynes/East Kilbride
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes.
Your role with us
The Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering our ambition to make the FCDO the world’s most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors.
When you join us in this significant role, you’ll lead our dynamic Service Centre teams and work to ensure that all service and support functions are responsive to the needs of our end users, technical changes are well managed and communicated, and problems are resolved at root cause. Focused on championing knowledge management, continuous improvement and operational excellence, and enabling our organisation’s global work through reliable, innovative IT services, you’ll also play a key role in shaping the culture and capability of the Service Centre.
Committed to providing effective line management and championing diversity and inclusion, you’ll foster an environment where learning and professional growth are actively encouraged. You’ll hold overall responsibility for ten teams across our offices in London, East Kilbride and Milton Keynes, and by managing resources, prioritising capacity and leading recruitment, you’ll ensure they’re equipped to meet evolving organisational needs.
Who we’re looking for
To be a success in this vital role you should hold an ITIL Service Management qualification at Foundation level, possess strong technical skills, and have a track record of leading operational Service Desk functions. It’s important that you can demonstrate a number of skills at the role level of Senior IT Service Management – these should include Service Management Framework Knowledge (Practitioner Level), User Focus (Expert Level), Service Focus (Practitioner Level) and Strategic Thinking (Practitioner Level).
When you join us you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including Civil Service training and qualifications such as Information, Technology Infrastructure Library, Strategic Decision Making and Leadership skills. So if you’re excited by the idea of leading change, influencing service strategy and delivering value at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real impact and lead from the front.
If you’re successful you’ll be expected to travel to FCDO offices across the UK on a monthly basis and international travel may also be involved. Please be aware that you must be a British Citizen at the time of application and be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process, click here .
We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from all communities. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension.
Use your talent and experience to shape our nation’s future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd March 2026.
06/02/2026
Full time
Reference number: 431765
Salary: £57,500– £62,500
Total Package: Grade 7
Contract: Permanent
Location: London/Milton Keynes/East Kilbride
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes.
Your role with us
The Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering our ambition to make the FCDO the world’s most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors.
When you join us in this significant role, you’ll lead our dynamic Service Centre teams and work to ensure that all service and support functions are responsive to the needs of our end users, technical changes are well managed and communicated, and problems are resolved at root cause. Focused on championing knowledge management, continuous improvement and operational excellence, and enabling our organisation’s global work through reliable, innovative IT services, you’ll also play a key role in shaping the culture and capability of the Service Centre.
Committed to providing effective line management and championing diversity and inclusion, you’ll foster an environment where learning and professional growth are actively encouraged. You’ll hold overall responsibility for ten teams across our offices in London, East Kilbride and Milton Keynes, and by managing resources, prioritising capacity and leading recruitment, you’ll ensure they’re equipped to meet evolving organisational needs.
Who we’re looking for
To be a success in this vital role you should hold an ITIL Service Management qualification at Foundation level, possess strong technical skills, and have a track record of leading operational Service Desk functions. It’s important that you can demonstrate a number of skills at the role level of Senior IT Service Management – these should include Service Management Framework Knowledge (Practitioner Level), User Focus (Expert Level), Service Focus (Practitioner Level) and Strategic Thinking (Practitioner Level).
When you join us you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including Civil Service training and qualifications such as Information, Technology Infrastructure Library, Strategic Decision Making and Leadership skills. So if you’re excited by the idea of leading change, influencing service strategy and delivering value at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real impact and lead from the front.
If you’re successful you’ll be expected to travel to FCDO offices across the UK on a monthly basis and international travel may also be involved. Please be aware that you must be a British Citizen at the time of application and be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process, click here .
We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from all communities. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension.
Use your talent and experience to shape our nation’s future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd March 2026.
Service Desk Manager London (hybrid working) £70,000 PA A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Service Desk Manager to lead and evolve its IT support function within a complex, multi-site environment. Supporting a diverse user base across office, remote and site locations, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused IT service, ensuring stability, performance and continuous improvement across the service desk and field support teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Service Desk and Field Support teams, driving performance, development and a customer-first culture Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents and complex technical issues Own end-to-end incident, request, problem and change management aligned to ITIL best practice Oversee ticket queues, workload distribution, SLA/OLA adherence and ticket quality Produce regular service reporting (SLAs, backlog, ticket ageing, trends, first-time fix rates) and provide insights to leadership Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, gap analysis and service optimisation initiatives Coordinate service desk involvement in projects, rollouts, migrations and onboarding/offboarding activities Work closely with infrastructure, security, applications teams and third-party suppliers to ensure effective service delivery Maintain and improve knowledge management, documentation and standard operating procedures Ensure alignment with governance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus) and internal controls Manage supplier relationships and support vendor performance and accountability Requirements Proven experience managing a Service Desk in a multi-site, complex environment Strong leadership experience managing and developing support teams Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills Strong experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow essential) Solid understanding of ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change Management) Experience with Microsoft environments (M365, Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Windows 10/11, Teams, SharePoint) Knowledge of IT asset & service management (ITAM/SAM) principles Experience managing third-party suppliers and service performance Strong reporting, analytical and service improvement capability Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
01/04/2026
Full time
Service Desk Manager London (hybrid working) £70,000 PA A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Service Desk Manager to lead and evolve its IT support function within a complex, multi-site environment. Supporting a diverse user base across office, remote and site locations, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused IT service, ensuring stability, performance and continuous improvement across the service desk and field support teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Service Desk and Field Support teams, driving performance, development and a customer-first culture Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents and complex technical issues Own end-to-end incident, request, problem and change management aligned to ITIL best practice Oversee ticket queues, workload distribution, SLA/OLA adherence and ticket quality Produce regular service reporting (SLAs, backlog, ticket ageing, trends, first-time fix rates) and provide insights to leadership Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, gap analysis and service optimisation initiatives Coordinate service desk involvement in projects, rollouts, migrations and onboarding/offboarding activities Work closely with infrastructure, security, applications teams and third-party suppliers to ensure effective service delivery Maintain and improve knowledge management, documentation and standard operating procedures Ensure alignment with governance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus) and internal controls Manage supplier relationships and support vendor performance and accountability Requirements Proven experience managing a Service Desk in a multi-site, complex environment Strong leadership experience managing and developing support teams Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills Strong experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow essential) Solid understanding of ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change Management) Experience with Microsoft environments (M365, Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Windows 10/11, Teams, SharePoint) Knowledge of IT asset & service management (ITAM/SAM) principles Experience managing third-party suppliers and service performance Strong reporting, analytical and service improvement capability Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
JOB ROLE - APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST LOCATION - BIRMINGHAM (3 OFFICE DAYS PER WEEK) DURATION - FIXED TERM CONTRACT (RUNNING UNTIL END OF 2026) SALARY - £51,102 We are working with a Midlands based Purpose-Led Organisation who deliver care and community services at Scale, who are looking for an Application Support Analyst to join their Technology & Transformation team.You will be focused on providing 2nd and 3rd line support across key business systems, liaising with stakeholders on delivering system improvements, enhancements and testing, and you will support the Application Support Manager with ongoing development and optimisation of their applications. Specific experience with Housing Management Systems is essential. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Act as 2nd and 3rd line support for key business systems.- Work with the Service Desk team to share knowledge and best practices. - Work with the Application Support Manager to identify and engage with business stakeholders to understand the business strategy and demands.- Contribute to the change and upgrade roadmap for key business systems. - Work with the Application Support Manager to plan and deliver upgrades and implementations with testing schedules and release programmes. KEY EXPERIENCE: - Experience working in Application Support/System Analysis Roles, particularly as a 2nd and/or 3rd line analyst.- Experience working with Housing Management Software, specifically with Northgate is desirable.- Experience of configuration, coding and testing within specialist applications.- Experience working with SQL databases, writing queries and stored procedures.- Experience of software testing and script development, in traditional and agile environments.- Stakeholder engagement and communication with the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
01/04/2026
Full time
JOB ROLE - APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST LOCATION - BIRMINGHAM (3 OFFICE DAYS PER WEEK) DURATION - FIXED TERM CONTRACT (RUNNING UNTIL END OF 2026) SALARY - £51,102 We are working with a Midlands based Purpose-Led Organisation who deliver care and community services at Scale, who are looking for an Application Support Analyst to join their Technology & Transformation team.You will be focused on providing 2nd and 3rd line support across key business systems, liaising with stakeholders on delivering system improvements, enhancements and testing, and you will support the Application Support Manager with ongoing development and optimisation of their applications. Specific experience with Housing Management Systems is essential. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Act as 2nd and 3rd line support for key business systems.- Work with the Service Desk team to share knowledge and best practices. - Work with the Application Support Manager to identify and engage with business stakeholders to understand the business strategy and demands.- Contribute to the change and upgrade roadmap for key business systems. - Work with the Application Support Manager to plan and deliver upgrades and implementations with testing schedules and release programmes. KEY EXPERIENCE: - Experience working in Application Support/System Analysis Roles, particularly as a 2nd and/or 3rd line analyst.- Experience working with Housing Management Software, specifically with Northgate is desirable.- Experience of configuration, coding and testing within specialist applications.- Experience working with SQL databases, writing queries and stored procedures.- Experience of software testing and script development, in traditional and agile environments.- Stakeholder engagement and communication with the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Desktop Technician will provide day to day local/remote desktop support, receive inbound calls, answer questions, troubleshoot and document steps performed to resolve challenges with hardware, software and application issues in a ticketing system. The candidate will also need to facilitate customer resolution for calls and engage their supervisors and managers to ensure operational consistency across all shifts within the IT Support Center. Desktop Support Engineer provides Break Fix, fault diagnosis and resolution. Providing fault analysis to customer's various core operating systems and platforms, as well be able to provide support and apply desktop fault resolution for the approved application suite. Ideal candidate should have 1-2 years' experience in Windows Desktop support. Position Responsibilities and Functions a. Provide first/second level contact and problem resolution for customer issues. b. Work with Third Party Vendors to remediate complex AV issues as needed. c. Provide timely communication on issue status and resolution. d. Maintain ticket updates for all reported incidents. e. Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2010, Cisco Jabber, another authorized desktop application. f. Should have basic knowledge of Mac operating system, to support Apple PC users. g. Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot for printers, computer hardware. h. Performs general preventative maintenance tasks on computers, laptops, printers. i. Performs remedial repairs on Desktops, laptops, printers and any other authorized peripheral equipment. j. Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity, and Workstation hardware/software. k. Broad experience of IT with basic understanding of Networks, Servers, Audio/Visual, Smart Devices and Telecoms. l. This position requires the ability to work in a project-based environment requiring flexibility and teamwork. Performs other duties as assigned. Candidate Required Minimum Qualifications and Skills a) Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field. b) CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or better. c) Minimum of 18 months' years of IT experience. d) Windows 7-10, Microsoft Active Directory, utilization of GPOs, MS Office 365, PC hardware installation and troubleshooting, Enterprise anti-virus solutions, Helpdesk ticketing systems. e) Mobile device management including IOS and Android devices, Enterprise encryption solutions, Windows PC/laptop management via Active Directory. f) Proven analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. g) Proven ability to multi-task, effectively determine priorities and meet SLA's. h) Excellent communication relationship-building and internal customer service skills. i) Adaptable and flexible in a fast-changing industry and work environment.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Desktop Technician will provide day to day local/remote desktop support, receive inbound calls, answer questions, troubleshoot and document steps performed to resolve challenges with hardware, software and application issues in a ticketing system. The candidate will also need to facilitate customer resolution for calls and engage their supervisors and managers to ensure operational consistency across all shifts within the IT Support Center. Desktop Support Engineer provides Break Fix, fault diagnosis and resolution. Providing fault analysis to customer's various core operating systems and platforms, as well be able to provide support and apply desktop fault resolution for the approved application suite. Ideal candidate should have 1-2 years' experience in Windows Desktop support. Position Responsibilities and Functions a. Provide first/second level contact and problem resolution for customer issues. b. Work with Third Party Vendors to remediate complex AV issues as needed. c. Provide timely communication on issue status and resolution. d. Maintain ticket updates for all reported incidents. e. Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2010, Cisco Jabber, another authorized desktop application. f. Should have basic knowledge of Mac operating system, to support Apple PC users. g. Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot for printers, computer hardware. h. Performs general preventative maintenance tasks on computers, laptops, printers. i. Performs remedial repairs on Desktops, laptops, printers and any other authorized peripheral equipment. j. Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity, and Workstation hardware/software. k. Broad experience of IT with basic understanding of Networks, Servers, Audio/Visual, Smart Devices and Telecoms. l. This position requires the ability to work in a project-based environment requiring flexibility and teamwork. Performs other duties as assigned. Candidate Required Minimum Qualifications and Skills a) Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field. b) CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or better. c) Minimum of 18 months' years of IT experience. d) Windows 7-10, Microsoft Active Directory, utilization of GPOs, MS Office 365, PC hardware installation and troubleshooting, Enterprise anti-virus solutions, Helpdesk ticketing systems. e) Mobile device management including IOS and Android devices, Enterprise encryption solutions, Windows PC/laptop management via Active Directory. f) Proven analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. g) Proven ability to multi-task, effectively determine priorities and meet SLA's. h) Excellent communication relationship-building and internal customer service skills. i) Adaptable and flexible in a fast-changing industry and work environment.
Are you the kind of IT professional who loves getting to the root cause rather than putting out the same fires every week?We're looking for a Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager to take ownership of major incidents, known errors, recurring issues and system wide problems driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement across a modern, cloud centric IT environment. This is a hands-on, high impact role within a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in technology, automation and service excellence. As our Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager, you will: Own and lead Problem Management & Known Error activities within SLA and KPI timeframes. Act as a 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for technical service issues whilst adhering to change and configuration management processes. Troubleshoot application specific, hardware, and endpoint problems. Provide support across Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Active Directory/AAD, as part of problem management activities. Design automation to improve processes and reduce recurring incidents. Maintain and update the internal Knowledge Base for Problems, Known Errors and Workarounds. Support end-user computing (EU devices, mobile, printers) as part of problem investigations. Working closely with the Head of Technical Services and wider IT teams to drive operational excellence. If you're driven by solving complex issues, improving systems, creating lasting stability, and possess a combination of the following skills, we want to hear from you! Experience in IT support/problem management in a professional office environment. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Genuine passion for root-cause analysis and long-term issue eradication. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory/AAD, Azure/O365 environments. Ctrix or Azure Virtual Desktop Ability to prioritise effectively and take full ownership of tasks. Collaborative team player who supports others and champions continuous improvement. Microsoft certifications or ITIL qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Apply today and become the force behind our long-term IT reliability and performance.In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
01/04/2026
Full time
Are you the kind of IT professional who loves getting to the root cause rather than putting out the same fires every week?We're looking for a Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager to take ownership of major incidents, known errors, recurring issues and system wide problems driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement across a modern, cloud centric IT environment. This is a hands-on, high impact role within a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in technology, automation and service excellence. As our Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager, you will: Own and lead Problem Management & Known Error activities within SLA and KPI timeframes. Act as a 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for technical service issues whilst adhering to change and configuration management processes. Troubleshoot application specific, hardware, and endpoint problems. Provide support across Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Active Directory/AAD, as part of problem management activities. Design automation to improve processes and reduce recurring incidents. Maintain and update the internal Knowledge Base for Problems, Known Errors and Workarounds. Support end-user computing (EU devices, mobile, printers) as part of problem investigations. Working closely with the Head of Technical Services and wider IT teams to drive operational excellence. If you're driven by solving complex issues, improving systems, creating lasting stability, and possess a combination of the following skills, we want to hear from you! Experience in IT support/problem management in a professional office environment. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Genuine passion for root-cause analysis and long-term issue eradication. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory/AAD, Azure/O365 environments. Ctrix or Azure Virtual Desktop Ability to prioritise effectively and take full ownership of tasks. Collaborative team player who supports others and champions continuous improvement. Microsoft certifications or ITIL qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Apply today and become the force behind our long-term IT reliability and performance.In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
IT Manager Base salary from 40,000 to 55,000 based on experience Hybrid - Central London Our client is a fast-growing luxury travel company who specialise in worldwide bespoke travel itineraries. They create unforgettable tours which are focused on personalised design, authentic experiences, and responsible travel. They are now recruiting for an experienced and hands-on IT Manager to oversee and deliver IT operations across their three London based sites. This role will act as the primary point of contact for all IT support, ensuring a secure, efficient, and user-friendly technology environment while supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term IT strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive IT professional looking to take ownership of IT operations and contribute to the ongoing development of a growing organisation's technology environment. To be considered, candidates must have previous IT Management experience gained within an SME business. This role is offered on a hybrid basis. IT Manager responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for all IT queries, providing friendly and responsive technical support Manage the full lifecycle of IT equipment, including setup, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning Implement and improve helpdesk processes to ensure efficient issue resolution Conduct audits of hardware, software, licences, and IT processes to identify improvements Monitor network performance and coordinate with external vendors and service providers Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including equipment and access management Oversee software licences, subscriptions, and vendor relationships Support IT projects and advise on infrastructure improvements and technology investments IT Manager Experience Required: Extensive IT generalist experience, ideally in a multi-site environment Strong background in IT support, systems administration, and infrastructure management Knowledge of Windows and/or macOS environments and productivity tools Understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, and backup strategies Experience managing networks, hardware, cloud tools, and vendors Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently across multiple locations Service-focused with a personable and professional approach to user support IT Manager Salary and Benefits Base salary from 40,000 to 55,000 based on experience Full training and mental wellbeing support 25 days annual leave Hybrid working Pension scheme Regular social events and incentives To apply for the IT Manager role, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss the role and company
01/04/2026
Full time
IT Manager Base salary from 40,000 to 55,000 based on experience Hybrid - Central London Our client is a fast-growing luxury travel company who specialise in worldwide bespoke travel itineraries. They create unforgettable tours which are focused on personalised design, authentic experiences, and responsible travel. They are now recruiting for an experienced and hands-on IT Manager to oversee and deliver IT operations across their three London based sites. This role will act as the primary point of contact for all IT support, ensuring a secure, efficient, and user-friendly technology environment while supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term IT strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive IT professional looking to take ownership of IT operations and contribute to the ongoing development of a growing organisation's technology environment. To be considered, candidates must have previous IT Management experience gained within an SME business. This role is offered on a hybrid basis. IT Manager responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for all IT queries, providing friendly and responsive technical support Manage the full lifecycle of IT equipment, including setup, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning Implement and improve helpdesk processes to ensure efficient issue resolution Conduct audits of hardware, software, licences, and IT processes to identify improvements Monitor network performance and coordinate with external vendors and service providers Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including equipment and access management Oversee software licences, subscriptions, and vendor relationships Support IT projects and advise on infrastructure improvements and technology investments IT Manager Experience Required: Extensive IT generalist experience, ideally in a multi-site environment Strong background in IT support, systems administration, and infrastructure management Knowledge of Windows and/or macOS environments and productivity tools Understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, and backup strategies Experience managing networks, hardware, cloud tools, and vendors Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently across multiple locations Service-focused with a personable and professional approach to user support IT Manager Salary and Benefits Base salary from 40,000 to 55,000 based on experience Full training and mental wellbeing support 25 days annual leave Hybrid working Pension scheme Regular social events and incentives To apply for the IT Manager role, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss the role and company
Why Join Emmaus CAT? Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is a fast-growing organisation committed to providing outstanding Catholic education. As an IT Cluster Apprentice, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team implementing modern technologies across our schools. This role offers excellent development opportunities and the chance to contribute to a meaningful mission. About the role: As an IT Cluster Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day implementation of IT services within our schools. Working as part of the Emmaus CAT Central Team, you will help ensure that staff and pupils receive effective, efficient and reliable IT support. Your initial deployment will be at St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy (Stockport Cluster). Over time, you will also provide on-site support to neighbouring primary schools within the Catholic Academy Trust (CAT) on a rota basis. This IT apprenticeship offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, including Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Chrome OS, and school service desk systems. As an IT Cluster Apprentice, you will work closely with the Head of IT, IT Operations Manager, Cluster IT Manager, School Business Managers, and School IT Leads. Responsibilities: Supporting the day-to-day implementation of IT services across CAT schools Assisting with desktop administration, including Microsoft and Windows environments Helping manage the school IT service desk Providing on-site support across multiple schools within the Trust Working collaboratively to support the Emmaus CAT IT strategy Delivering excellent customer service to staff and pupils Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times What we're looking for: Experience & knowledge: Experience with Windows & 11, Chrome OS Confident using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive) Understanding of basic IT troubleshooting Customer-focused approach Awareness of DfE Digital & Technology Standards (desirable) Skills & attributes: Adaptable and flexible across multiple school sites Integrity, professionalism and alignment with Emmaus CAT values Ability to work collaboratively and discreetly Commitment to the Trust community Full UK driving licence Enhanced DBS clearance Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Future prospects: Opportunities available as the Trust's IT service expands. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
01/04/2026
Full time
Why Join Emmaus CAT? Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is a fast-growing organisation committed to providing outstanding Catholic education. As an IT Cluster Apprentice, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team implementing modern technologies across our schools. This role offers excellent development opportunities and the chance to contribute to a meaningful mission. About the role: As an IT Cluster Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day implementation of IT services within our schools. Working as part of the Emmaus CAT Central Team, you will help ensure that staff and pupils receive effective, efficient and reliable IT support. Your initial deployment will be at St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy (Stockport Cluster). Over time, you will also provide on-site support to neighbouring primary schools within the Catholic Academy Trust (CAT) on a rota basis. This IT apprenticeship offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, including Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Chrome OS, and school service desk systems. As an IT Cluster Apprentice, you will work closely with the Head of IT, IT Operations Manager, Cluster IT Manager, School Business Managers, and School IT Leads. Responsibilities: Supporting the day-to-day implementation of IT services across CAT schools Assisting with desktop administration, including Microsoft and Windows environments Helping manage the school IT service desk Providing on-site support across multiple schools within the Trust Working collaboratively to support the Emmaus CAT IT strategy Delivering excellent customer service to staff and pupils Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times What we're looking for: Experience & knowledge: Experience with Windows & 11, Chrome OS Confident using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive) Understanding of basic IT troubleshooting Customer-focused approach Awareness of DfE Digital & Technology Standards (desirable) Skills & attributes: Adaptable and flexible across multiple school sites Integrity, professionalism and alignment with Emmaus CAT values Ability to work collaboratively and discreetly Commitment to the Trust community Full UK driving licence Enhanced DBS clearance Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Future prospects: Opportunities available as the Trust's IT service expands. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
IT Service Manager Position: Service Manager Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + Hybrid home working Salary: £30 - £33k DOE + Benefits + Company Profit Share Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role As a Service Manager, you will be part of an established service management team responsible for the day to day operation of our business as usual support services. This includes allocating tasks, maintaining contractual KPI commitments, producing customer reports, and serving as an escalation point for both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, you will analyse operational data and metrics contributing to the problem management process to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for service improvement. You will also hold line management responsibilities, supporting and developing a team of Support Desk Engineers to ensure daily operations run effectively and organisational objectives are achieved. Duties Include: Maintain oversight of incident, requests and problem lifecycles, including service level management. Interpret data, identifying meaningful trends, uncover problems and highlight opportunities for improvement. Line management responsibilities for support desk colleagues. Management of major incidents tickets, ensuring tickets are aligned to the existing processes and lifecycle. Responsible for the management of customer escalations. Ownership of priority 1 and 2 tickets, following defined processes and ensuring priority tickets are managed through to resolution. Skills and Experience: Experience and knowledge of utilising ITIL v3/v4 best practice. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to prioritise workload, balancing multiple demands while maintaining service quality. Willingness to learn and succeed. Experience managing SLAs and KPIs to ensure consistent, high quality service delivery. The role is subject to a standard clear DBS being received. Some travel to customer sites may be involved, so you must have a full UK driving license. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Private Medical Insurance including Dental. Free Parking. Hybrid Working. Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust - a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
01/04/2026
Full time
IT Service Manager Position: Service Manager Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + Hybrid home working Salary: £30 - £33k DOE + Benefits + Company Profit Share Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role As a Service Manager, you will be part of an established service management team responsible for the day to day operation of our business as usual support services. This includes allocating tasks, maintaining contractual KPI commitments, producing customer reports, and serving as an escalation point for both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, you will analyse operational data and metrics contributing to the problem management process to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for service improvement. You will also hold line management responsibilities, supporting and developing a team of Support Desk Engineers to ensure daily operations run effectively and organisational objectives are achieved. Duties Include: Maintain oversight of incident, requests and problem lifecycles, including service level management. Interpret data, identifying meaningful trends, uncover problems and highlight opportunities for improvement. Line management responsibilities for support desk colleagues. Management of major incidents tickets, ensuring tickets are aligned to the existing processes and lifecycle. Responsible for the management of customer escalations. Ownership of priority 1 and 2 tickets, following defined processes and ensuring priority tickets are managed through to resolution. Skills and Experience: Experience and knowledge of utilising ITIL v3/v4 best practice. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to prioritise workload, balancing multiple demands while maintaining service quality. Willingness to learn and succeed. Experience managing SLAs and KPIs to ensure consistent, high quality service delivery. The role is subject to a standard clear DBS being received. Some travel to customer sites may be involved, so you must have a full UK driving license. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Private Medical Insurance including Dental. Free Parking. Hybrid Working. Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust - a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
Azure Cloud Engineer (AVD) - Software Solution - Fully remote Daily rate: £250 - £350 Duration: 6 months Start: ASAP My client is looking for a freelance Cloud Operations Engineer to support our growing infrastructure and application deployment needs within Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidates will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a solid understanding of operational best practices, and familiarity with .NET desktop application environments. Prior experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a must. Key Responsibilities: Support and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and services primarily in Microsoft Azure. Implement and manage cloud environments to support .NET desktop application development and deployment. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud operations for performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Support and enhance Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments (preferred but not mandatory). Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and project managers in an Agile/SCRUM environment. Assist in automating operational processes and deploying updates through CI/CD pipelines. Document configurations, processes, and runbooks to support ongoing operations and knowledge sharing. Requirements: 3-5 years of experience in cloud operations, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Expert-level domain knowledge of Azure (resource management, networking, identity, monitoring, automation). Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with supporting or deploying .NET desktop applications in cloud environments. Experience working in an SDLC/SCRUM or Agile development environment. Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, or Bicep). Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Rates depend on experience and client requirements
01/04/2026
Contractor
Azure Cloud Engineer (AVD) - Software Solution - Fully remote Daily rate: £250 - £350 Duration: 6 months Start: ASAP My client is looking for a freelance Cloud Operations Engineer to support our growing infrastructure and application deployment needs within Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidates will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a solid understanding of operational best practices, and familiarity with .NET desktop application environments. Prior experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a must. Key Responsibilities: Support and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and services primarily in Microsoft Azure. Implement and manage cloud environments to support .NET desktop application development and deployment. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud operations for performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Support and enhance Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments (preferred but not mandatory). Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and project managers in an Agile/SCRUM environment. Assist in automating operational processes and deploying updates through CI/CD pipelines. Document configurations, processes, and runbooks to support ongoing operations and knowledge sharing. Requirements: 3-5 years of experience in cloud operations, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Expert-level domain knowledge of Azure (resource management, networking, identity, monitoring, automation). Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with supporting or deploying .NET desktop applications in cloud environments. Experience working in an SDLC/SCRUM or Agile development environment. Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, or Bicep). Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Great Places Housing Association
Manchester, Lancashire
Infrastructure Specialist Location: Head Office - Didsbury Salary: circa £43,000 You'll be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and improving IT systems within Great Places Housing Group. Working as part of the infrastructure team you'll need strong technical skills to enable the delivery of new network and infrastructure projects alongside proven diagnostic skills to enable prompt investigation and resolution of any system issues. What you'll be doing: • Support the optimisation of cloud and on-prem infrastructure, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune/Endpoint Manager, Azure Virtual Desktop, virtualisation platforms, storage, networking, and backup systems. • Own and resolve technical incidents and service requests, investigating root causes across complex cloud and hybrid environments and implementing long-term fixes. • Maintain system health and security through timely patching, change control, configuration management, and adherence to organisational security frameworks. • Troubleshoot Azure services and integrations, covering virtual machines, networking, identity (Azure AD), resource configuration, hybrid setups, and AVD performance and profile issues. • Support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online/on-prem, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, licensing, mail flow, hybrid configuration, and directory synchronisation. • Administer and troubleshoot Intune/Endpoint Manager, including enrolment, configuration profiles, compliance, application deployment, Autopilot, and endpoint security. • Produce and maintain accurate documentation, including incidents, procedures, knowledge base articles, and clear change requests for infrastructure, servers, and applications. • Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and project managers to deliver new systems, applications, cloud-first initiatives, and continuous service improvements. • Contribute to infrastructure and network modernisation, including SD-WAN, ZTNA, Teams Telephony, topology improvements, and resilience enhancements across multiple sites. • Support operational requirements, including system testing, mentoring junior staff, mobility between sites, occasional out-of-hours work, and participation in an on-call rota. What you'll need: • Educated to degree level or equivalent or work experience demonstrating graduate level ability. • A strong diagnostic mindset and the ability to work within the ITL framework. • Hands on experience of most of the following, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 2016 to 2022, Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint online. • Experience of the following or similar, CrowdStrike, Netskope, Mimecast, 8x8, VMware • Strong diagnostic skills from basic IT principals using tools such as PowerShell and Wireshark. • A strong security mindset ensuring any delivered solution is fully remediated. • Understanding and experience of networking, including DNS, DHCP, Network Switches, Firewalls (FortiGate preferred) and WAN connectivity using VPN's, SD-WAN and ZTNA. What we will need from you: • A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing • A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities • Commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places • A commitment to continuous learning and improvement • Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity • To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment: • Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places) • WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members • Annual leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays • Flexi time Allows colleagues to achieve a healthy work life balance whilst carrying out requirement of the role. A maximum of 13 days flexi can be taken in a year • Greater Working We offer Hybrid and flexible working to fit the schedule of you, so you can work to your greatest ability • Professional fees The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague • The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more • Health and wellbeing initiatives Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing Closing date: 11th April 2026 Shortlist date: 12th April 2026 Interview date: TBC
01/04/2026
Full time
Infrastructure Specialist Location: Head Office - Didsbury Salary: circa £43,000 You'll be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and improving IT systems within Great Places Housing Group. Working as part of the infrastructure team you'll need strong technical skills to enable the delivery of new network and infrastructure projects alongside proven diagnostic skills to enable prompt investigation and resolution of any system issues. What you'll be doing: • Support the optimisation of cloud and on-prem infrastructure, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune/Endpoint Manager, Azure Virtual Desktop, virtualisation platforms, storage, networking, and backup systems. • Own and resolve technical incidents and service requests, investigating root causes across complex cloud and hybrid environments and implementing long-term fixes. • Maintain system health and security through timely patching, change control, configuration management, and adherence to organisational security frameworks. • Troubleshoot Azure services and integrations, covering virtual machines, networking, identity (Azure AD), resource configuration, hybrid setups, and AVD performance and profile issues. • Support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online/on-prem, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, licensing, mail flow, hybrid configuration, and directory synchronisation. • Administer and troubleshoot Intune/Endpoint Manager, including enrolment, configuration profiles, compliance, application deployment, Autopilot, and endpoint security. • Produce and maintain accurate documentation, including incidents, procedures, knowledge base articles, and clear change requests for infrastructure, servers, and applications. • Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and project managers to deliver new systems, applications, cloud-first initiatives, and continuous service improvements. • Contribute to infrastructure and network modernisation, including SD-WAN, ZTNA, Teams Telephony, topology improvements, and resilience enhancements across multiple sites. • Support operational requirements, including system testing, mentoring junior staff, mobility between sites, occasional out-of-hours work, and participation in an on-call rota. What you'll need: • Educated to degree level or equivalent or work experience demonstrating graduate level ability. • A strong diagnostic mindset and the ability to work within the ITL framework. • Hands on experience of most of the following, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 2016 to 2022, Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint online. • Experience of the following or similar, CrowdStrike, Netskope, Mimecast, 8x8, VMware • Strong diagnostic skills from basic IT principals using tools such as PowerShell and Wireshark. • A strong security mindset ensuring any delivered solution is fully remediated. • Understanding and experience of networking, including DNS, DHCP, Network Switches, Firewalls (FortiGate preferred) and WAN connectivity using VPN's, SD-WAN and ZTNA. What we will need from you: • A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing • A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities • Commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places • A commitment to continuous learning and improvement • Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity • To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment: • Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places) • WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members • Annual leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays • Flexi time Allows colleagues to achieve a healthy work life balance whilst carrying out requirement of the role. A maximum of 13 days flexi can be taken in a year • Greater Working We offer Hybrid and flexible working to fit the schedule of you, so you can work to your greatest ability • Professional fees The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague • The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more • Health and wellbeing initiatives Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing Closing date: 11th April 2026 Shortlist date: 12th April 2026 Interview date: TBC
Cloud Engineering Manager£70,000 - £80,000 plus a bonus, generous pension and holiday allowance, hybrid working +moreEpsom, Surrey, KT17 We're looking for a Cloud Engineering Manager to lead a small engineering team responsible for low-level design, build, and secure operation of a scalable, reliable and cost-efficient Azure cloud environment. This role bridges technical delivery and team leadership-you'll define engineering standards, mentor engineers, contribute to platform roadmaps, and ensure high levels of operational availability across the estate. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role. It's ideal for an experienced Azure Engineer with team leadership experience or Cloud Engineering Manager who wants to remain close to the technology while managing a small team. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the cloud environment, with the autonomy to improve processes, while also contributing to projects and working closely with architects on design. Key Responsibilities; Lead and manage a small cloud engineering team (work allocation, mentoring, performance management) Remain hands-on with Azure across deployment, configuration and maintenance Produce high-quality, Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation Support design and project delivery in collaboration with Solution Architects Manage Azure tenancy administration and optimisation Oversee cloud security, DLP and MFA implementation Support migration of legacy systems to Azure Manage backup strategy, disaster recovery (ASR) and capacity planning Maintain storage lifecycle (Blob, Files, SharePoint, OneDrive) Ensure CMDB accuracy and support Service Desk escalations Maintain monitoring tools, infrastructure diagrams and documentation Work within change control and governance processes in a regulated environment Support legacy infrastructure (on-prem and virtual) where required Produce management information (MI) on performance, cost and usage A Typical Day Planning and prioritising team workloads Running team huddles / check-ins Hands-on engineering and troubleshooting Attending project meetings and working with architects Managing BAU tasks, escalations and ad-hoc issues This is a varied, fast-paced role where adaptability is key. What We're Looking For An experienced, hands-on Azure Engineer Previous management or team leadership experience Strong Low-Level Design (LLD) capability Excellent interpersonal and communication skills-this is a collaborative role Experience working in a regulated or process-driven environment A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach Essential Skills & Experience Microsoft Azure administration (networking, firewalls, DR, tenancy) Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and disaster recovery testing Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online) Windows Server deployment and administration Cloud security (DLP, MFA) Backup technologies (including Veeam) Strong experience with documentation, governance and change control Certifications (Required) AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator , AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Desirable - AWS exposure, VDI platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, Horizon), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Azure DevOps), SQL Server administration
01/04/2026
Full time
Cloud Engineering Manager£70,000 - £80,000 plus a bonus, generous pension and holiday allowance, hybrid working +moreEpsom, Surrey, KT17 We're looking for a Cloud Engineering Manager to lead a small engineering team responsible for low-level design, build, and secure operation of a scalable, reliable and cost-efficient Azure cloud environment. This role bridges technical delivery and team leadership-you'll define engineering standards, mentor engineers, contribute to platform roadmaps, and ensure high levels of operational availability across the estate. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role. It's ideal for an experienced Azure Engineer with team leadership experience or Cloud Engineering Manager who wants to remain close to the technology while managing a small team. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the cloud environment, with the autonomy to improve processes, while also contributing to projects and working closely with architects on design. Key Responsibilities; Lead and manage a small cloud engineering team (work allocation, mentoring, performance management) Remain hands-on with Azure across deployment, configuration and maintenance Produce high-quality, Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation Support design and project delivery in collaboration with Solution Architects Manage Azure tenancy administration and optimisation Oversee cloud security, DLP and MFA implementation Support migration of legacy systems to Azure Manage backup strategy, disaster recovery (ASR) and capacity planning Maintain storage lifecycle (Blob, Files, SharePoint, OneDrive) Ensure CMDB accuracy and support Service Desk escalations Maintain monitoring tools, infrastructure diagrams and documentation Work within change control and governance processes in a regulated environment Support legacy infrastructure (on-prem and virtual) where required Produce management information (MI) on performance, cost and usage A Typical Day Planning and prioritising team workloads Running team huddles / check-ins Hands-on engineering and troubleshooting Attending project meetings and working with architects Managing BAU tasks, escalations and ad-hoc issues This is a varied, fast-paced role where adaptability is key. What We're Looking For An experienced, hands-on Azure Engineer Previous management or team leadership experience Strong Low-Level Design (LLD) capability Excellent interpersonal and communication skills-this is a collaborative role Experience working in a regulated or process-driven environment A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach Essential Skills & Experience Microsoft Azure administration (networking, firewalls, DR, tenancy) Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and disaster recovery testing Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online) Windows Server deployment and administration Cloud security (DLP, MFA) Backup technologies (including Veeam) Strong experience with documentation, governance and change control Certifications (Required) AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator , AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Desirable - AWS exposure, VDI platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, Horizon), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Azure DevOps), SQL Server administration
Infrastructure Support Manager Remote options available - EMEA travel required The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing a fast-paced Shared Services IT Infrastructure operation across EMEA. This is a highly visible position within the organization - one that requires both technical expertise and strong people leadership. You will directly oversee local support team leaders and their teams across multiple EMEA branch offices, ensuring consistent service excellence while driving best practices and process standardization across regions. The role involves regular and sometimes significant travel within EMEA and offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping a future-proof Service Desk and Infrastructure landscape. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop regional IT support teams across multiple EMEA sites. Take ownership of: ITSM (ServiceNow) - process ownership and optimization Infrastructure Monitoring Escalation (SolarWinds) Desktop/Software Deployment (SCCM) Client Patching Operations & local SecOps Establish and refine supporting processes to future-proof the EMEA Service Desk model. Ensure Service-Desk best practice and operational excellence across multiple cultures and geographies. Act as a bridge between business and technology - translating complex environments into clear, actionable solutions. Key Technical Skills & Experience Proven experience in Service-Desk Standardization and Best Practice ServiceNow ITSM (preferred) or similar ITSM tools SCCM (preferred) or comparable deployment platforms Vendor/Procurement & Client Management Client Patch Management and basic SecOps understanding Windows 10/11 Client Support expertise Personal Attributes Experienced in working within truly international teams Strong soft skills and emotional intelligence Calm under pressure; resilient in high-intensity situations Proactive , pragmatic, and solutions-oriented Outstanding communication skills Flexible, adaptable, and driven Ability to explain complex technical issues in clear, business-friendly terms Infrastructure Support Manager Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
01/04/2026
Full time
Infrastructure Support Manager Remote options available - EMEA travel required The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing a fast-paced Shared Services IT Infrastructure operation across EMEA. This is a highly visible position within the organization - one that requires both technical expertise and strong people leadership. You will directly oversee local support team leaders and their teams across multiple EMEA branch offices, ensuring consistent service excellence while driving best practices and process standardization across regions. The role involves regular and sometimes significant travel within EMEA and offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping a future-proof Service Desk and Infrastructure landscape. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop regional IT support teams across multiple EMEA sites. Take ownership of: ITSM (ServiceNow) - process ownership and optimization Infrastructure Monitoring Escalation (SolarWinds) Desktop/Software Deployment (SCCM) Client Patching Operations & local SecOps Establish and refine supporting processes to future-proof the EMEA Service Desk model. Ensure Service-Desk best practice and operational excellence across multiple cultures and geographies. Act as a bridge between business and technology - translating complex environments into clear, actionable solutions. Key Technical Skills & Experience Proven experience in Service-Desk Standardization and Best Practice ServiceNow ITSM (preferred) or similar ITSM tools SCCM (preferred) or comparable deployment platforms Vendor/Procurement & Client Management Client Patch Management and basic SecOps understanding Windows 10/11 Client Support expertise Personal Attributes Experienced in working within truly international teams Strong soft skills and emotional intelligence Calm under pressure; resilient in high-intensity situations Proactive , pragmatic, and solutions-oriented Outstanding communication skills Flexible, adaptable, and driven Ability to explain complex technical issues in clear, business-friendly terms Infrastructure Support Manager Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Location: Hull Working Pattern: 4 days per week on-site Employment Type: Permanent Overview We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer to join our team in Hull. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional end-user support, enjoys solving technical problems, and has strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Management . Key Responsibilities Provide on-site 1st-2nd line support across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals. Deliver outstanding face-to-face technical support to internal users, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and professionally. Manage, configure, and support devices through Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager , including application deployment, device enrolment, compliance policies, and troubleshooting. Support Windows 10/11 environments, Office 365, and core business applications. Maintain and troubleshoot hardware including desktops, laptops, printers, and networking peripherals. Escalate complex issues to 3rd line or relevant teams when necessary. Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, and ticket updates. Contribute to continuous improvement of IT processes, user experience, and service quality. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in desktop / end-user support, ideally in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and MDM/EMM platforms . Excellent customer service skills - confident dealing with users at all levels. Solid knowledge of Windows 10/11, O365, and general device troubleshooting. Experience supporting hardware, peripherals, and basic networking concepts. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently on-site. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable (Not Essential) Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID. ITIL awareness or certification. Experience supporting hybrid or cloud-first environments. Python Basics What We're Looking For A friendly, approachable engineer who goes the extra mile for users, communicates clearly, and enjoys being the "face of IT" on-site. Technical skills are important - but customer service mindset is essential.
01/04/2026
Full time
Location: Hull Working Pattern: 4 days per week on-site Employment Type: Permanent Overview We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer to join our team in Hull. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional end-user support, enjoys solving technical problems, and has strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Management . Key Responsibilities Provide on-site 1st-2nd line support across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals. Deliver outstanding face-to-face technical support to internal users, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and professionally. Manage, configure, and support devices through Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager , including application deployment, device enrolment, compliance policies, and troubleshooting. Support Windows 10/11 environments, Office 365, and core business applications. Maintain and troubleshoot hardware including desktops, laptops, printers, and networking peripherals. Escalate complex issues to 3rd line or relevant teams when necessary. Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, and ticket updates. Contribute to continuous improvement of IT processes, user experience, and service quality. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in desktop / end-user support, ideally in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and MDM/EMM platforms . Excellent customer service skills - confident dealing with users at all levels. Solid knowledge of Windows 10/11, O365, and general device troubleshooting. Experience supporting hardware, peripherals, and basic networking concepts. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently on-site. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable (Not Essential) Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID. ITIL awareness or certification. Experience supporting hybrid or cloud-first environments. Python Basics What We're Looking For A friendly, approachable engineer who goes the extra mile for users, communicates clearly, and enjoys being the "face of IT" on-site. Technical skills are important - but customer service mindset is essential.
We are currently recruiting for a Field Support Analyst to deliver efficient and effective IT field support to Willmott Dixon's business. This role will include supporting the Interiors London Office and the Ecoworld London Office (EWL). This role will focus on support at these locations with a requirement for at least 1 day on site at our EWL location (possibly split to 2 half days) and the remainder of time in our Interiors office and sites.This role is essential for ensuring smooth IT operations and customer satisfaction across the region. The Interiors office and the EWL Office has a requirement for someone on site by 08:30am to ensure there is support for morning meetings and any issues that may arise prior to these. What are the indicators of success in my role? I provide timely and effective local end-user support for all IT systems, including desktop hardware/software, video conferencing equipment, mobile communications, and new site setups. I take ownership of IT issues and collaborate with the central IT team to implement cost-effective, fit-for-purpose solutions. I ensure adherence to legal and legislative IT requirements. I maintain accurate regional hardware asset registers. I function as a conduit of information between my region and the Service Delivery team. I manage incident tickets per the Incident Management process, ensuring accurate and informative updates. I plan, manage, and communicate my weekly movement plan to support managers. I contribute to key tasks and issues as part of annual objectives. I cover other office sites as required by the business needs. What do I do? Customer: I understand my customers' needs and motivations, adapting my approach accordingly. I capture feedback from customers and stakeholders to gauge satisfaction with my and my team's services, making necessary adjustments. I build strong relationships to support the digital upskilling of our people. I ensure my team adopts a customer-first approach and provides them with the necessary skills for success. I set a high standard for customer engagement and advocacy, delivering services that support customer needs and inform IT Service objectives. I align with the company strategy and work closely with the business and IT to achieve common goals. Collaborate: I work with IT teams and the wider organization to deliver outstanding service. I share and encourage the sharing of information and best practices. I build and maintain good relationships across the organization. I collaborate with wider teams to resolve major issues and conflicts. Performance Metrics: I manage and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for various processes and services, identifying areas for improvement. I ensure adequate resources, consistency, and quality to achieve or exceed KPIs. Documentation and Reporting: I maintain processes and provide regular reports to management and stakeholders on process performance, compliance, and exceptions. I create high-quality documentation to clarify roles and responsibilities. I maintain run books and knowledge articles to a high standard. I monitor and report on overall operational service health and identify improvement opportunities. I ensure adherence to IT processes, policies, and procedures, promoting discipline and structure in operational delivery. I manage internal and external audits to achieve compliance through regular monitoring, reporting, and up-to-date documentation. Personal Effectiveness: I provide timely solutions to problems with an objective and proactive approach. I recognize my strengths and limitations, leveraging strengths and mitigating limitations. I communicate effectively, listen actively, and tackle difficult conversations appropriately. I adapt to different people and manage relationships effectively. I plan ahead, see the bigger picture, and manage performance expectations. I work well as part of a team and enjoy achieving common goals. I identify and manage risks and opportunities. I embody IT behaviours and maintain professionalism. I make key decisions and continually develop personal and technical effectiveness. I meet deadlines without prompting. Skills, Qualifications, and Memberships Essential: Windows 11 certification Office 365 experience Active Directory experience Strong customer service skills Proactive and effective communicator (written and verbal) Full driving license Willingness to travel Desirable: ITIL V4 certification MBCS certification SCCM or Autopilot knowledge Attributes: I regularly reflect on my experiences and performance, constantly seeking improvement. I model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness, and cooperation. I respond positively and resiliently to setbacks. I manage multiple demands without losing focus or energy. I promptly recognize changes in circumstances and adjust plans accordingly. I take personal responsibility for making things happen and overcoming barriers. I prioritize and plan to deliver agreed objectives. I present plans clearly, concisely, and accurately to ensure understanding.
01/04/2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting for a Field Support Analyst to deliver efficient and effective IT field support to Willmott Dixon's business. This role will include supporting the Interiors London Office and the Ecoworld London Office (EWL). This role will focus on support at these locations with a requirement for at least 1 day on site at our EWL location (possibly split to 2 half days) and the remainder of time in our Interiors office and sites.This role is essential for ensuring smooth IT operations and customer satisfaction across the region. The Interiors office and the EWL Office has a requirement for someone on site by 08:30am to ensure there is support for morning meetings and any issues that may arise prior to these. What are the indicators of success in my role? I provide timely and effective local end-user support for all IT systems, including desktop hardware/software, video conferencing equipment, mobile communications, and new site setups. I take ownership of IT issues and collaborate with the central IT team to implement cost-effective, fit-for-purpose solutions. I ensure adherence to legal and legislative IT requirements. I maintain accurate regional hardware asset registers. I function as a conduit of information between my region and the Service Delivery team. I manage incident tickets per the Incident Management process, ensuring accurate and informative updates. I plan, manage, and communicate my weekly movement plan to support managers. I contribute to key tasks and issues as part of annual objectives. I cover other office sites as required by the business needs. What do I do? Customer: I understand my customers' needs and motivations, adapting my approach accordingly. I capture feedback from customers and stakeholders to gauge satisfaction with my and my team's services, making necessary adjustments. I build strong relationships to support the digital upskilling of our people. I ensure my team adopts a customer-first approach and provides them with the necessary skills for success. I set a high standard for customer engagement and advocacy, delivering services that support customer needs and inform IT Service objectives. I align with the company strategy and work closely with the business and IT to achieve common goals. Collaborate: I work with IT teams and the wider organization to deliver outstanding service. I share and encourage the sharing of information and best practices. I build and maintain good relationships across the organization. I collaborate with wider teams to resolve major issues and conflicts. Performance Metrics: I manage and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for various processes and services, identifying areas for improvement. I ensure adequate resources, consistency, and quality to achieve or exceed KPIs. Documentation and Reporting: I maintain processes and provide regular reports to management and stakeholders on process performance, compliance, and exceptions. I create high-quality documentation to clarify roles and responsibilities. I maintain run books and knowledge articles to a high standard. I monitor and report on overall operational service health and identify improvement opportunities. I ensure adherence to IT processes, policies, and procedures, promoting discipline and structure in operational delivery. I manage internal and external audits to achieve compliance through regular monitoring, reporting, and up-to-date documentation. Personal Effectiveness: I provide timely solutions to problems with an objective and proactive approach. I recognize my strengths and limitations, leveraging strengths and mitigating limitations. I communicate effectively, listen actively, and tackle difficult conversations appropriately. I adapt to different people and manage relationships effectively. I plan ahead, see the bigger picture, and manage performance expectations. I work well as part of a team and enjoy achieving common goals. I identify and manage risks and opportunities. I embody IT behaviours and maintain professionalism. I make key decisions and continually develop personal and technical effectiveness. I meet deadlines without prompting. Skills, Qualifications, and Memberships Essential: Windows 11 certification Office 365 experience Active Directory experience Strong customer service skills Proactive and effective communicator (written and verbal) Full driving license Willingness to travel Desirable: ITIL V4 certification MBCS certification SCCM or Autopilot knowledge Attributes: I regularly reflect on my experiences and performance, constantly seeking improvement. I model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness, and cooperation. I respond positively and resiliently to setbacks. I manage multiple demands without losing focus or energy. I promptly recognize changes in circumstances and adjust plans accordingly. I take personal responsibility for making things happen and overcoming barriers. I prioritize and plan to deliver agreed objectives. I present plans clearly, concisely, and accurately to ensure understanding.
IT Service Delivery Manager Position: Senior Service Manager (Internal Name) Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + Hybrid home working Salary: £40k DOE + Benefits + Company Profit Share Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role Working alongside two fellow Senior Service Managers, you will form part of a well-established service management team helping to lead the delivery of high-quality IT support services and drive continuous improvement across our operational environment. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of our business as usual support services, including allocating tasks, monitoring and maintaining contractual KPI commitments, producing customer reports, and serving as an escalation point for both internal and external stakeholders. You will take ownership of the end-to-end customer experience, understanding people, processes and technology to maximise service quality and ensure operational excellence. You will also hold line-management responsibilities. Duties Include: Provide strategic oversight of all service operations, including the full lifecycle of incidents, service requests, problems, and major incidents, ensuring SLAs are met and ITIL processes (Major Incident, Change, Problem) are consistently applied. Drive proactive and preventive service delivery by identifying recurring issues, analysing operational data and trends, and implementing improvements that reduce disruption and enhance service stability. Lead customer experience and service governance, including Service Reviews, satisfaction measurement, feedback loops, and actionable service reporting that informs continuous improvement. Build strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and technical stakeholders, acting as a senior escalation point and ensuring collaborative, positive service outcomes. Champion continuous improvement and professional development, driving service quality initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining awareness of evolving technologies and best practice. Skills and Experience: Experience in Service Delivery or IT Service Management (three years preferred), with proven leadership experience, a strong track record managing incidents, problems, and major incidents, and consistently meeting SLAs/KPIs. Solid technical understanding of IT support environments, ideally with previous hands on troubleshooting or IT operations experience. Experience and knowledge of using ITIL v3/v4 best practice. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior stakeholders, manage escalations professionally, and present confidently. Strong analytical and reporting ability, using data and service metrics to identify trends, reduce recurring issues, and drive measurable improvements. Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Highly organised and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities and performing effectively under pressure. Proactive and improvement focused, committed to continuous learning, professional development, and raising service standards. The role is subject to a standard clear DBS being received. Some travel to customer sites may be involved, so you must have a Full UK Driving license. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free) 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service Birthday as additional paid leave Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance) Company sick pay policy Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance including dental Free Parking Hybrid Working Progression opportunities Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
31/03/2026
Full time
IT Service Delivery Manager Position: Senior Service Manager (Internal Name) Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + Hybrid home working Salary: £40k DOE + Benefits + Company Profit Share Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role Working alongside two fellow Senior Service Managers, you will form part of a well-established service management team helping to lead the delivery of high-quality IT support services and drive continuous improvement across our operational environment. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of our business as usual support services, including allocating tasks, monitoring and maintaining contractual KPI commitments, producing customer reports, and serving as an escalation point for both internal and external stakeholders. You will take ownership of the end-to-end customer experience, understanding people, processes and technology to maximise service quality and ensure operational excellence. You will also hold line-management responsibilities. Duties Include: Provide strategic oversight of all service operations, including the full lifecycle of incidents, service requests, problems, and major incidents, ensuring SLAs are met and ITIL processes (Major Incident, Change, Problem) are consistently applied. Drive proactive and preventive service delivery by identifying recurring issues, analysing operational data and trends, and implementing improvements that reduce disruption and enhance service stability. Lead customer experience and service governance, including Service Reviews, satisfaction measurement, feedback loops, and actionable service reporting that informs continuous improvement. Build strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and technical stakeholders, acting as a senior escalation point and ensuring collaborative, positive service outcomes. Champion continuous improvement and professional development, driving service quality initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining awareness of evolving technologies and best practice. Skills and Experience: Experience in Service Delivery or IT Service Management (three years preferred), with proven leadership experience, a strong track record managing incidents, problems, and major incidents, and consistently meeting SLAs/KPIs. Solid technical understanding of IT support environments, ideally with previous hands on troubleshooting or IT operations experience. Experience and knowledge of using ITIL v3/v4 best practice. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior stakeholders, manage escalations professionally, and present confidently. Strong analytical and reporting ability, using data and service metrics to identify trends, reduce recurring issues, and drive measurable improvements. Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Highly organised and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities and performing effectively under pressure. Proactive and improvement focused, committed to continuous learning, professional development, and raising service standards. The role is subject to a standard clear DBS being received. Some travel to customer sites may be involved, so you must have a Full UK Driving license. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free) 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service Birthday as additional paid leave Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance) Company sick pay policy Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance including dental Free Parking Hybrid Working Progression opportunities Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
2nd Line Support Technician Location: Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: £26,000 £30,000 DOE + Profit Share + Benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Hybrid home working after successful completion of probation The Role We are looking for an experienced 2nd Line Technician with a keen interest in delivering outstanding customer service to our customers. You will be the first point of contact for technical escalations and will perform routine maintenance checks on customer infrastructure. Receiving technical escalations from 1st Line. Performing routine maintenance checks and updates. Supporting the 1st Line team and knowledge sharing. Progressing and closing incidents and requests. Liaising with internal and external customers. On the job training for systems, hardware and software, including but not limited to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager / System Centre Configuration Manager, Windows 11, SonicWall Firewalls, Fortinet Switches, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Role-specific training is available through Microsoft Learn. Skills and Experience: At least 2 years experience in a 2nd Line role. A good knowledge of IT troubleshooting and problem solving. Experience within an IT customer service environment. Taking responsibility for your workload. Be helpful and approachable. Excellent time management skills. Good communicator. Working knowledge of ITIL. Experience using Microsoft services. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package: Ongoing training and support. Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Private Medical Insurance including Dental. Free Parking. Hybrid Working. Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
31/03/2026
Full time
2nd Line Support Technician Location: Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: £26,000 £30,000 DOE + Profit Share + Benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Hybrid home working after successful completion of probation The Role We are looking for an experienced 2nd Line Technician with a keen interest in delivering outstanding customer service to our customers. You will be the first point of contact for technical escalations and will perform routine maintenance checks on customer infrastructure. Receiving technical escalations from 1st Line. Performing routine maintenance checks and updates. Supporting the 1st Line team and knowledge sharing. Progressing and closing incidents and requests. Liaising with internal and external customers. On the job training for systems, hardware and software, including but not limited to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager / System Centre Configuration Manager, Windows 11, SonicWall Firewalls, Fortinet Switches, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Role-specific training is available through Microsoft Learn. Skills and Experience: At least 2 years experience in a 2nd Line role. A good knowledge of IT troubleshooting and problem solving. Experience within an IT customer service environment. Taking responsibility for your workload. Be helpful and approachable. Excellent time management skills. Good communicator. Working knowledge of ITIL. Experience using Microsoft services. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package: Ongoing training and support. Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Private Medical Insurance including Dental. Free Parking. Hybrid Working. Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
Security Engineer Opportunity Scotland Region Salary: Up to £40,000 + Overtime Benefits: Company Van (Personal Use), 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Life Assurance, Flexible Working Are you a skilled Security Engineer with a passion for safeguarding high-profile sites and delivering top-tier service? Our client a leading provider of integrated security solutions is seeking a proactive and reliable engineer to join their team in the Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, high-end systems across a diverse client base. Security Engineer Role Overview As a Security Engineer, you ll be responsible for fault diagnostics, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and reactive out-of-hours support. You ll play a key role in maintaining the integrity and safety of critical infrastructure, requiring a high level of vetting due to the sensitive nature of the sites. Security Engineer Key Responsibilities Respond to service calls and complete updates via the helpdesk system Deliver courteous, efficient, and professional service at all times Maintain the company vehicle in good working order Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment Participate in the call-out rota and adapt to flexible working hours Uphold company standards and management systems Assist the Service Manager with additional duties as required Skills & Attributes Methodical problem solver with strong analytical skills Confident communicator with excellent documentation ability Organised, reliable, and self-motivated Willing to learn and share knowledge Strong customer service and telephone manner Team-oriented with a proactive mindset Technical Expertise Essential: CCTV, IT, and PID systems Access Control with Site Mustering DVR & NVR systems On-site repair capability Desirable: Galaxy Alarms, Cortech GUI, CEM Access Control Synergy, Video Matrix Systems, IP Networks RAID Recording, Gate & Barrier first-line repairs What s in It for You Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career growth: Salary up to £40,000 + Overtime Company Van (with personal use) Remote & Hybrid Working Options Flexible Hours Around Core Schedule Health & Wellbeing Programme Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary) 5% Matched Pension Scheme Holiday Carry-Over (Up to 5 Days) Reward & Recognition Programme Long Service Awards Ready to take the next step in your security engineering career? Apply today to join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence and innovation.
31/03/2026
Full time
Security Engineer Opportunity Scotland Region Salary: Up to £40,000 + Overtime Benefits: Company Van (Personal Use), 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Life Assurance, Flexible Working Are you a skilled Security Engineer with a passion for safeguarding high-profile sites and delivering top-tier service? Our client a leading provider of integrated security solutions is seeking a proactive and reliable engineer to join their team in the Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, high-end systems across a diverse client base. Security Engineer Role Overview As a Security Engineer, you ll be responsible for fault diagnostics, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and reactive out-of-hours support. You ll play a key role in maintaining the integrity and safety of critical infrastructure, requiring a high level of vetting due to the sensitive nature of the sites. Security Engineer Key Responsibilities Respond to service calls and complete updates via the helpdesk system Deliver courteous, efficient, and professional service at all times Maintain the company vehicle in good working order Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment Participate in the call-out rota and adapt to flexible working hours Uphold company standards and management systems Assist the Service Manager with additional duties as required Skills & Attributes Methodical problem solver with strong analytical skills Confident communicator with excellent documentation ability Organised, reliable, and self-motivated Willing to learn and share knowledge Strong customer service and telephone manner Team-oriented with a proactive mindset Technical Expertise Essential: CCTV, IT, and PID systems Access Control with Site Mustering DVR & NVR systems On-site repair capability Desirable: Galaxy Alarms, Cortech GUI, CEM Access Control Synergy, Video Matrix Systems, IP Networks RAID Recording, Gate & Barrier first-line repairs What s in It for You Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career growth: Salary up to £40,000 + Overtime Company Van (with personal use) Remote & Hybrid Working Options Flexible Hours Around Core Schedule Health & Wellbeing Programme Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary) 5% Matched Pension Scheme Holiday Carry-Over (Up to 5 Days) Reward & Recognition Programme Long Service Awards Ready to take the next step in your security engineering career? Apply today to join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence and innovation.
Service Delivery Manager MSP Brighton, BN1 (primarily on-site, 1 day hybrid) £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits My client is a well-established Managed Service Provider (MSP), supporting long-standing clients across a variety of sectors. With a fantastic reputation, they pride themselves on building strong client relationships and a collaborative culture. They are now looking for a Service Delivery Manager to take ownership of the IT services department and play a central role in the leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a team of 6 talented IT Technicians while shaping how to deliver outstanding service to clients. What you ll be doing Leading, coaching, and developing the Service Desk Team to deliver consistent, high-quality support Driving improvements in service delivery processes, performance, and client satisfaction Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team to influence strategy and growth Managing and reporting on KPIs, SLAs, and service metrics Ensuring best use of tools and systems, including the ConnectWise suite Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact What We re looking for Previous MSP experience you ll understand the pace, priorities, and client demands of the MSP world Strong people leadership skills with a values-driven approach Experience with Microsoft 365 and The ConnectWise Suite (Manage, Automate, etc.) Someone who thrives on building teams, improving processes, and delivering excellent client service Why Join My Client? Be part of a growing MSP with a reputation built on long-term client partnerships A leadership role with real influence and visibility Supportive, close-knit culture where face-to-face collaboration matters Competitive salary (£50k+ depending on experience) Pool car available for client visits If you re ready to lead, inspire, and take service delivery to the next level, we d love to hear from you. Integral Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in regard to this advertisement.
31/03/2026
Full time
Service Delivery Manager MSP Brighton, BN1 (primarily on-site, 1 day hybrid) £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits My client is a well-established Managed Service Provider (MSP), supporting long-standing clients across a variety of sectors. With a fantastic reputation, they pride themselves on building strong client relationships and a collaborative culture. They are now looking for a Service Delivery Manager to take ownership of the IT services department and play a central role in the leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a team of 6 talented IT Technicians while shaping how to deliver outstanding service to clients. What you ll be doing Leading, coaching, and developing the Service Desk Team to deliver consistent, high-quality support Driving improvements in service delivery processes, performance, and client satisfaction Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team to influence strategy and growth Managing and reporting on KPIs, SLAs, and service metrics Ensuring best use of tools and systems, including the ConnectWise suite Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact What We re looking for Previous MSP experience you ll understand the pace, priorities, and client demands of the MSP world Strong people leadership skills with a values-driven approach Experience with Microsoft 365 and The ConnectWise Suite (Manage, Automate, etc.) Someone who thrives on building teams, improving processes, and delivering excellent client service Why Join My Client? Be part of a growing MSP with a reputation built on long-term client partnerships A leadership role with real influence and visibility Supportive, close-knit culture where face-to-face collaboration matters Competitive salary (£50k+ depending on experience) Pool car available for client visits If you re ready to lead, inspire, and take service delivery to the next level, we d love to hear from you. Integral Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in regard to this advertisement.
2nd Line Support Engineer Provide exemplary IT technical support to our internal colleagues whilst demonstrating excellent customer service. While the service offer is consistent across all our geographies, presence and accessibility are key. Understanding the challenges and opportunities that our colleagues experience will allow us to bespoke our approach to delivering technical support. Whilst not limited to this, the type of technical activities to be undertaken could be anything from assisting with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, security, integrity and optimisation of IT hardware, software, and communication systems within agreed service levels. Key duties and responsibilities Encompass line manager responsibilities for a group of 2nd line support analysts based in the South region. The role holder will therefore be expected to manage, inspire and develop a group of individuals to successfully deliver high quality regional 1st line support services, ensuring quality customer experience is maintained. Key to the delivery of support is the troubleshooting and resolution of 1st line technical issues, hardware and application support queries and requests. Only escalating to senior members of the Service Desk and third parties when a thorough triage and recreation of the issue has been undertaken. This role acts as a gatekeeper to ensure only necessary escalations occur and encouraging an "always learning" approach to minimise unnecessary delays to ticket resolution. A proactive, not only reactive service that seeks to minimise the impact of technical issues by stopping them before they occur. Independently curious, evolving skills to respond to the ever-changing challenges associated with a rapidly changing IT offer. This means taking responsibility to understand the technology offer, how to support and ensuring the colleague experience is seamless. Thorough understanding of the elements of technology delivered across the organisation. Including (but not limited to) the preparation of endpoints, their life cycle support and subsequent decommissioning (agnostic of technology type). Incumbents of this role will be required to travel within the local geography to support specific issues and field-based colleagues. Critically the role holder will have empathy and patience, considering the user experience in every interaction. Carry out additional duties commensurate to the role. Substantive experience in a 1st and 2nd Line support. Proactive approach to minimising failure demand in service, learning from tickets and demonstrably reducing repeat issues. Technical Skill Set Effective troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues or recreating to enable appropriate escalation. Experience of Operating Systems, basic networking, software installation and configuration, remote support skills and IT administrative tasks. Proactive nature and the ability to act upon initiative and effectively manage the workload with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure and to tight deadlines with a keen eye for detail. Highly effective interpersonal skills: flexible and committed, enthusiastic, takes ownership, promotes sharing of ideas and supports team members with their duties as required. Possess initiative, excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to work independently. Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a solution focused, positive 'can do, will do' attitude, putting the customer at the heart of every interaction. Always curious with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes. Azure Windows/O365/Entra/Active Directory VMWare Networking Principles Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Full time
2nd Line Support Engineer Provide exemplary IT technical support to our internal colleagues whilst demonstrating excellent customer service. While the service offer is consistent across all our geographies, presence and accessibility are key. Understanding the challenges and opportunities that our colleagues experience will allow us to bespoke our approach to delivering technical support. Whilst not limited to this, the type of technical activities to be undertaken could be anything from assisting with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, security, integrity and optimisation of IT hardware, software, and communication systems within agreed service levels. Key duties and responsibilities Encompass line manager responsibilities for a group of 2nd line support analysts based in the South region. The role holder will therefore be expected to manage, inspire and develop a group of individuals to successfully deliver high quality regional 1st line support services, ensuring quality customer experience is maintained. Key to the delivery of support is the troubleshooting and resolution of 1st line technical issues, hardware and application support queries and requests. Only escalating to senior members of the Service Desk and third parties when a thorough triage and recreation of the issue has been undertaken. This role acts as a gatekeeper to ensure only necessary escalations occur and encouraging an "always learning" approach to minimise unnecessary delays to ticket resolution. A proactive, not only reactive service that seeks to minimise the impact of technical issues by stopping them before they occur. Independently curious, evolving skills to respond to the ever-changing challenges associated with a rapidly changing IT offer. This means taking responsibility to understand the technology offer, how to support and ensuring the colleague experience is seamless. Thorough understanding of the elements of technology delivered across the organisation. Including (but not limited to) the preparation of endpoints, their life cycle support and subsequent decommissioning (agnostic of technology type). Incumbents of this role will be required to travel within the local geography to support specific issues and field-based colleagues. Critically the role holder will have empathy and patience, considering the user experience in every interaction. Carry out additional duties commensurate to the role. Substantive experience in a 1st and 2nd Line support. Proactive approach to minimising failure demand in service, learning from tickets and demonstrably reducing repeat issues. Technical Skill Set Effective troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues or recreating to enable appropriate escalation. Experience of Operating Systems, basic networking, software installation and configuration, remote support skills and IT administrative tasks. Proactive nature and the ability to act upon initiative and effectively manage the workload with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure and to tight deadlines with a keen eye for detail. Highly effective interpersonal skills: flexible and committed, enthusiastic, takes ownership, promotes sharing of ideas and supports team members with their duties as required. Possess initiative, excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to work independently. Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a solution focused, positive 'can do, will do' attitude, putting the customer at the heart of every interaction. Always curious with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes. Azure Windows/O365/Entra/Active Directory VMWare Networking Principles Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Role Purpose: We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide on-site IT hardware and software support across multiple customer locations, ensuring service excellence and adherence to SLAs. If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoy solving technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you. To attend customer sites to provide support on IT hardware and software products, within the required Service Level Agreement (SLA). To work efficiently and proactively to deliver IT support services to a wide range of customers. Security clearance or willingness to apply will be required for this role. Key responsibilities: Will be required to undertake advanced diagnostics, repair, and replace PC's, Laptops, Printers, Servers, relevant network support and retail equipment and associated peripherals. Complete customer rebuilds and configuration to desk Assist other engineers in the delivery of service to our customers. Cover site roles where required due to planned or un-planned absence. Achieve the dynamic KPI targets set for your role. Communicate with Call Administration teams and the Field Delivery Manager throughout the day to effectively manage all call details real time and gain full understanding of the customer's SLA requirements. Utilise a mobile device to check and update allocated calls in a timely manner to achieve required commit time, and reflect actual work done in real time by way of accurate and quality updates. This will also include the completion of any part movements and RMA generation. Will be able to carry out IMAC projects with little supervision and lead as and when required. Will embrace and train on any new technologies and maintain the skills and knowledge required to perform the role to the required standard. Carry out any other reasonable request from your line management. Participate in 24/7 coverage via a rota system. Work a certain amount of overtime when required to do so. Practice 'Quick Win' processes. Act as a mentor to other engineers when required. Be compliant with management system policies, company policies & guidelines and take responsibility for health & safety in the workplace Will maintain company assets to keep them in good working order and good general condition. Be familiar with customer policies and processes where applicable. Skills and experience: Must always be professional and presentable. Must have a full UK driving licence. Must have excellent customer facing skills. Will be required to be self-motivated with good organisational skills, and can work unsupervised. Must possess or can obtain relevant technical certifications. Must possess at least the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+ qualifications or have the equivalent knowledge / experience. Must possess the ability to work at height and undertake varied manual handling activities. Will display positive behaviours which support team productivity. Must have a high standard of communication and inter-personal skills to support colleagues and team members. Why Join Us? Work with a supportive and skilled team across diverse client environments. Gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and industries. Opportunities for professional development and certification. Be part of a company that values innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
31/03/2026
Full time
Role Purpose: We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide on-site IT hardware and software support across multiple customer locations, ensuring service excellence and adherence to SLAs. If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoy solving technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you. To attend customer sites to provide support on IT hardware and software products, within the required Service Level Agreement (SLA). To work efficiently and proactively to deliver IT support services to a wide range of customers. Security clearance or willingness to apply will be required for this role. Key responsibilities: Will be required to undertake advanced diagnostics, repair, and replace PC's, Laptops, Printers, Servers, relevant network support and retail equipment and associated peripherals. Complete customer rebuilds and configuration to desk Assist other engineers in the delivery of service to our customers. Cover site roles where required due to planned or un-planned absence. Achieve the dynamic KPI targets set for your role. Communicate with Call Administration teams and the Field Delivery Manager throughout the day to effectively manage all call details real time and gain full understanding of the customer's SLA requirements. Utilise a mobile device to check and update allocated calls in a timely manner to achieve required commit time, and reflect actual work done in real time by way of accurate and quality updates. This will also include the completion of any part movements and RMA generation. Will be able to carry out IMAC projects with little supervision and lead as and when required. Will embrace and train on any new technologies and maintain the skills and knowledge required to perform the role to the required standard. Carry out any other reasonable request from your line management. Participate in 24/7 coverage via a rota system. Work a certain amount of overtime when required to do so. Practice 'Quick Win' processes. Act as a mentor to other engineers when required. Be compliant with management system policies, company policies & guidelines and take responsibility for health & safety in the workplace Will maintain company assets to keep them in good working order and good general condition. Be familiar with customer policies and processes where applicable. Skills and experience: Must always be professional and presentable. Must have a full UK driving licence. Must have excellent customer facing skills. Will be required to be self-motivated with good organisational skills, and can work unsupervised. Must possess or can obtain relevant technical certifications. Must possess at least the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+ qualifications or have the equivalent knowledge / experience. Must possess the ability to work at height and undertake varied manual handling activities. Will display positive behaviours which support team productivity. Must have a high standard of communication and inter-personal skills to support colleagues and team members. Why Join Us? Work with a supportive and skilled team across diverse client environments. Gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and industries. Opportunities for professional development and certification. Be part of a company that values innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction.