Head of IT

Job Title: Interim Head of IT / Infrastructure
Rate: 450 - 650 per day
Contract: Interim (initial 6 months)
Location: Hybrid, Midlands
Start: ASAP

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

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

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

• Lead and manage the IT Services function

• Oversee the management and development of the council's IT infrastructure, including:

  • Roughly 150 servers (application, data and web servers)

  • Active Directory & Azure AD environments

  • Microsoft 365 platform

  • LAN/WAN networks

• Ensure systems and infrastructure effectively support users

• Manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring value for money and effective investment in technology.

• Implement and maintain best practice frameworks

• Provide regular reporting on performance, KPIs, and dashboards

• Proven experience in a similar role

• Strong background managing enterprise infrastructure environments

• Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD and Microsoft 365.

• Experience working within local government or the wider public sector.

• 450 - 650 per day

• Initial 6-month contract

• Hybrid working, Midlands

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