Head of IT Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Trimble Offices, Morley Description About the team: At Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, technology is how we scale our impact. Every customer journey, from sending in pre loved items to getting paid, is powered by reliable infrastructure, seamless systems, and responsive support. Our IT team is the backbone of this operation. They make sure our people have the tools, systems, and support they need to do their best work every day. From managing infrastructure and devices to keeping our environment secure and efficient, IT enables every team across the business to thrive. This is a team where service excellence meets operational rigour, blending proactive problem solving, deep technical expertise, and a people first mindset to deliver an IT experience that feels seamless, reliable, and empowering. About the role: We're looking for a Head of IT to lead and evolve our IT operations across the UK and EU. Reporting into the Director of Technology & Product, you'll take ownership of our IT infrastructure, support services, and the teams that deliver them. This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, team development, and ensuring our IT environment scales smoothly with the business. You'll oversee IT Managers and support teams across multiple locations, driving consistency, efficiency, and a culture of outstanding service. If you're a hands on IT leader who enjoys building high performing teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering reliable, secure infrastructure, you'll feel right at home here. This role will require time at our Leeds office, travel to our European location (and other international sites as we scale), and some out of hours support when needed. Getting Started Get to know our IT landscape, infrastructure, assets, and support operations. Build strong relationships with IT teams across locations and support hiring where needed. Review current systems, hardware estate, and service levels to identify quick wins. Carry out a full review of IT asset inventory, lifecycle status, and management processes. Understand business needs and establish yourself as a trusted partner to stakeholders. Review vendor relationships, contracts, and existing technology investments. Establishing Your Impact Take ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, assets, and support delivery across all locations. Standardise processes and service levels to ensure consistency across UK and EU teams. Embed robust asset management practices with full visibility across hardware and software. Own and manage the IT budget, optimising spend while clearly demonstrating value. Strengthen our security posture and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks. Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key vendors and service providers. Driving Excellence Lead the IT function with a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Champion a culture of service excellence, accountability, and proactive problem solving. Mentor and develop IT Managers and support teams, building a high performing, engaged function. Drive strategic IT initiatives that improve productivity, security, and user experience. Optimise hardware refresh cycles and procurement to maximise value and minimise disruption. Stay ahead of emerging IT trends, assessing tools and technologies that could benefit the business. Key Goals & Objectives: Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure that supports business growth. Provide outstanding IT support with clear SLAs and consistently high user satisfaction. Maintain accurate, up to date asset inventories with full lifecycle management across all locations. Build and lead a cohesive, high performing IT team across the UK and EU. Strengthen our security posture, protecting the business against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR. Maintain and advance compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and ITIL. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimise downtime. Continuously improve IT operations through automation, modern tooling, and best practice. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Infrastructure Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of IT infrastructure across all locations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of networks, systems, and end user devices. Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning for IT systems. Support both office and warehouse IT environments, including connectivity and operational technology. Asset & Hardware Management Own the full lifecycle of IT assets: procurement, deployment, tracking, maintenance, and disposal. Maintain accurate asset registers and inventory systems across all locations. Define and enforce hardware standards for laptops, desktops, mobiles, and peripherals. Ensure DSE compliance and support workstation assessments where required. Lead hardware refresh programmes to minimise downtime and disruption. Oversee secure, compliant disposal and recycling of end of life equipment. Manage supplier relationships, procurement, leasing agreements, and contracts. Ensure all assets are auditable and compliant for financial and regulatory reporting. Own endpoint management and MDM solutions. IT Support & Service Delivery Lead IT support teams to deliver responsive, high quality service to all users. Set and monitor SLAs, OKRs, and user satisfaction metrics. Implement and continually improve IT service management processes and tooling. Embed ITIL best practices across incident, problem, and change management. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely provisioning and equipment returns. Team Leadership & Growth Line manage IT Managers across the UK and EU, providing coaching and clear direction. Build a collaborative, service oriented culture across distributed teams. Recruit, develop, and retain top IT talent. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and succession planning. Security & Compliance Ensure IT security controls align with recognised frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Own or support IT audits and certification processes. Ensure compliance with data protection and licensing requirements. Support health & safety compliance, including DSE standards. Promote security awareness and a strong security first culture. Coordinate security incident response and remediation. Vendor & Budget Management Manage IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure value for money. Own IT procurement and budget management. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and equipment. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with leaders across the business to understand needs and priorities. Communicate IT initiatives, changes, and performance clearly. Report regularly to the Director of Technology & Product on risks, performance, and opportunities. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading IT operations and support teams across multiple locations. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and end user computing. Hands on experience with IT asset management and lifecycle processes. Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and contracts. Strong understanding of IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Experience supporting audits and certification processes. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Azure, AWS and endpoint management / MDM solutions. Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including VLAN segmentation to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the organisation. Manage and maintain WiFi and WAN infrastructure, including HP/Aruba networking equipment, to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance across all sites. Configure, monitor, and maintain WatchGuard firewalls to ensure network security, threat prevention, and compliance with organisational security policies. Manage and maintain CCTV systems and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation, adequate coverage, and secure storage of footage. Familiarity with endpoint management and MDM tools. Confident leader with experience managing and developing managers. Comfortable working in a fast paced, scaling environment. Willingness to travel and provide out of hours support when required.
26/05/2026
Full time
Head of IT Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Trimble Offices, Morley Description About the team: At Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, technology is how we scale our impact. Every customer journey, from sending in pre loved items to getting paid, is powered by reliable infrastructure, seamless systems, and responsive support. Our IT team is the backbone of this operation. They make sure our people have the tools, systems, and support they need to do their best work every day. From managing infrastructure and devices to keeping our environment secure and efficient, IT enables every team across the business to thrive. This is a team where service excellence meets operational rigour, blending proactive problem solving, deep technical expertise, and a people first mindset to deliver an IT experience that feels seamless, reliable, and empowering. About the role: We're looking for a Head of IT to lead and evolve our IT operations across the UK and EU. Reporting into the Director of Technology & Product, you'll take ownership of our IT infrastructure, support services, and the teams that deliver them. This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, team development, and ensuring our IT environment scales smoothly with the business. You'll oversee IT Managers and support teams across multiple locations, driving consistency, efficiency, and a culture of outstanding service. If you're a hands on IT leader who enjoys building high performing teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering reliable, secure infrastructure, you'll feel right at home here. This role will require time at our Leeds office, travel to our European location (and other international sites as we scale), and some out of hours support when needed. Getting Started Get to know our IT landscape, infrastructure, assets, and support operations. Build strong relationships with IT teams across locations and support hiring where needed. Review current systems, hardware estate, and service levels to identify quick wins. Carry out a full review of IT asset inventory, lifecycle status, and management processes. Understand business needs and establish yourself as a trusted partner to stakeholders. Review vendor relationships, contracts, and existing technology investments. Establishing Your Impact Take ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, assets, and support delivery across all locations. Standardise processes and service levels to ensure consistency across UK and EU teams. Embed robust asset management practices with full visibility across hardware and software. Own and manage the IT budget, optimising spend while clearly demonstrating value. Strengthen our security posture and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks. Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key vendors and service providers. Driving Excellence Lead the IT function with a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Champion a culture of service excellence, accountability, and proactive problem solving. Mentor and develop IT Managers and support teams, building a high performing, engaged function. Drive strategic IT initiatives that improve productivity, security, and user experience. Optimise hardware refresh cycles and procurement to maximise value and minimise disruption. Stay ahead of emerging IT trends, assessing tools and technologies that could benefit the business. Key Goals & Objectives: Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure that supports business growth. Provide outstanding IT support with clear SLAs and consistently high user satisfaction. Maintain accurate, up to date asset inventories with full lifecycle management across all locations. Build and lead a cohesive, high performing IT team across the UK and EU. Strengthen our security posture, protecting the business against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR. Maintain and advance compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and ITIL. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimise downtime. Continuously improve IT operations through automation, modern tooling, and best practice. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Infrastructure Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of IT infrastructure across all locations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of networks, systems, and end user devices. Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning for IT systems. Support both office and warehouse IT environments, including connectivity and operational technology. Asset & Hardware Management Own the full lifecycle of IT assets: procurement, deployment, tracking, maintenance, and disposal. Maintain accurate asset registers and inventory systems across all locations. Define and enforce hardware standards for laptops, desktops, mobiles, and peripherals. Ensure DSE compliance and support workstation assessments where required. Lead hardware refresh programmes to minimise downtime and disruption. Oversee secure, compliant disposal and recycling of end of life equipment. Manage supplier relationships, procurement, leasing agreements, and contracts. Ensure all assets are auditable and compliant for financial and regulatory reporting. Own endpoint management and MDM solutions. IT Support & Service Delivery Lead IT support teams to deliver responsive, high quality service to all users. Set and monitor SLAs, OKRs, and user satisfaction metrics. Implement and continually improve IT service management processes and tooling. Embed ITIL best practices across incident, problem, and change management. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely provisioning and equipment returns. Team Leadership & Growth Line manage IT Managers across the UK and EU, providing coaching and clear direction. Build a collaborative, service oriented culture across distributed teams. Recruit, develop, and retain top IT talent. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and succession planning. Security & Compliance Ensure IT security controls align with recognised frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Own or support IT audits and certification processes. Ensure compliance with data protection and licensing requirements. Support health & safety compliance, including DSE standards. Promote security awareness and a strong security first culture. Coordinate security incident response and remediation. Vendor & Budget Management Manage IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure value for money. Own IT procurement and budget management. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and equipment. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with leaders across the business to understand needs and priorities. Communicate IT initiatives, changes, and performance clearly. Report regularly to the Director of Technology & Product on risks, performance, and opportunities. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading IT operations and support teams across multiple locations. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and end user computing. Hands on experience with IT asset management and lifecycle processes. Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and contracts. Strong understanding of IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Experience supporting audits and certification processes. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Azure, AWS and endpoint management / MDM solutions. Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including VLAN segmentation to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the organisation. Manage and maintain WiFi and WAN infrastructure, including HP/Aruba networking equipment, to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance across all sites. Configure, monitor, and maintain WatchGuard firewalls to ensure network security, threat prevention, and compliance with organisational security policies. Manage and maintain CCTV systems and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation, adequate coverage, and secure storage of footage. Familiarity with endpoint management and MDM tools. Confident leader with experience managing and developing managers. Comfortable working in a fast paced, scaling environment. Willingness to travel and provide out of hours support when required.
Head of IT Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Trimble Offices, Morley Description About the team: At Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, technology is how we scale our impact. Every customer journey, from sending in pre loved items to getting paid, is powered by reliable infrastructure, seamless systems, and responsive support. Our IT team is the backbone of this operation. They make sure our people have the tools, systems, and support they need to do their best work every day. From managing infrastructure and devices to keeping our environment secure and efficient, IT enables every team across the business to thrive. This is a team where service excellence meets operational rigour, blending proactive problem solving, deep technical expertise, and a people first mindset to deliver an IT experience that feels seamless, reliable, and empowering. About the role: We're looking for a Head of IT to lead and evolve our IT operations across the UK and EU. Reporting into the Director of Technology & Product, you'll take ownership of our IT infrastructure, support services, and the teams that deliver them. This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, team development, and ensuring our IT environment scales smoothly with the business. You'll oversee IT Managers and support teams across multiple locations, driving consistency, efficiency, and a culture of outstanding service. If you're a hands on IT leader who enjoys building high performing teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering reliable, secure infrastructure, you'll feel right at home here. This role will require time at our Leeds office, travel to our European location (and other international sites as we scale), and some out of hours support when needed. Getting Started Get to know our IT landscape, infrastructure, assets, and support operations. Build strong relationships with IT teams across locations and support hiring where needed. Review current systems, hardware estate, and service levels to identify quick wins. Carry out a full review of IT asset inventory, lifecycle status, and management processes. Understand business needs and establish yourself as a trusted partner to stakeholders. Review vendor relationships, contracts, and existing technology investments. Establishing Your Impact Take ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, assets, and support delivery across all locations. Standardise processes and service levels to ensure consistency across UK and EU teams. Embed robust asset management practices with full visibility across hardware and software. Own and manage the IT budget, optimising spend while clearly demonstrating value. Strengthen our security posture and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks. Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key vendors and service providers. Driving Excellence Lead the IT function with a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Champion a culture of service excellence, accountability, and proactive problem solving. Mentor and develop IT Managers and support teams, building a high performing, engaged function. Drive strategic IT initiatives that improve productivity, security, and user experience. Optimise hardware refresh cycles and procurement to maximise value and minimise disruption. Stay ahead of emerging IT trends, assessing tools and technologies that could benefit the business. Key Goals & Objectives: Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure that supports business growth. Provide outstanding IT support with clear SLAs and consistently high user satisfaction. Maintain accurate, up to date asset inventories with full lifecycle management across all locations. Build and lead a cohesive, high performing IT team across the UK and EU. Strengthen our security posture, protecting the business against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR. Maintain and advance compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and ITIL. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimise downtime. Continuously improve IT operations through automation, modern tooling, and best practice. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Infrastructure Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of IT infrastructure across all locations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of networks, systems, and end user devices. Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning for IT systems. Support both office and warehouse IT environments, including connectivity and operational technology. Asset & Hardware Management Own the full lifecycle of IT assets: procurement, deployment, tracking, maintenance, and disposal. Maintain accurate asset registers and inventory systems across all locations. Define and enforce hardware standards for laptops, desktops, mobiles, and peripherals. Ensure DSE compliance and support workstation assessments where required. Lead hardware refresh programmes to minimise downtime and disruption. Oversee secure, compliant disposal and recycling of end of life equipment. Manage supplier relationships, procurement, leasing agreements, and contracts. Ensure all assets are auditable and compliant for financial and regulatory reporting. Own endpoint management and MDM solutions. IT Support & Service Delivery Lead IT support teams to deliver responsive, high quality service to all users. Set and monitor SLAs, OKRs, and user satisfaction metrics. Implement and continually improve IT service management processes and tooling. Embed ITIL best practices across incident, problem, and change management. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely provisioning and equipment returns. Team Leadership & Growth Line manage IT Managers across the UK and EU, providing coaching and clear direction. Build a collaborative, service oriented culture across distributed teams. Recruit, develop, and retain top IT talent. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and succession planning. Security & Compliance Ensure IT security controls align with recognised frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Own or support IT audits and certification processes. Ensure compliance with data protection and licensing requirements. Support health & safety compliance, including DSE standards. Promote security awareness and a strong security first culture. Coordinate security incident response and remediation. Vendor & Budget Management Manage IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure value for money. Own IT procurement and budget management. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and equipment. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with leaders across the business to understand needs and priorities. Communicate IT initiatives, changes, and performance clearly. Report regularly to the Director of Technology & Product on risks, performance, and opportunities. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading IT operations and support teams across multiple locations. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and end user computing. Hands on experience with IT asset management and lifecycle processes. Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and contracts. Strong understanding of IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Experience supporting audits and certification processes. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Azure, AWS and endpoint management / MDM solutions. Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including VLAN segmentation to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the organisation. Manage and maintain WiFi and WAN infrastructure, including HP/Aruba networking equipment, to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance across all sites. Configure, monitor, and maintain WatchGuard firewalls to ensure network security, threat prevention, and compliance with organisational security policies. Manage and maintain CCTV systems and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation, adequate coverage, and secure storage of footage. Familiarity with endpoint management and MDM tools. Confident leader with experience managing and developing managers. Comfortable working in a fast paced, scaling environment. Willingness to travel and provide out of hours support when required.
26/05/2026
Full time
Head of IT Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Trimble Offices, Morley Description About the team: At Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, technology is how we scale our impact. Every customer journey, from sending in pre loved items to getting paid, is powered by reliable infrastructure, seamless systems, and responsive support. Our IT team is the backbone of this operation. They make sure our people have the tools, systems, and support they need to do their best work every day. From managing infrastructure and devices to keeping our environment secure and efficient, IT enables every team across the business to thrive. This is a team where service excellence meets operational rigour, blending proactive problem solving, deep technical expertise, and a people first mindset to deliver an IT experience that feels seamless, reliable, and empowering. About the role: We're looking for a Head of IT to lead and evolve our IT operations across the UK and EU. Reporting into the Director of Technology & Product, you'll take ownership of our IT infrastructure, support services, and the teams that deliver them. This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, team development, and ensuring our IT environment scales smoothly with the business. You'll oversee IT Managers and support teams across multiple locations, driving consistency, efficiency, and a culture of outstanding service. If you're a hands on IT leader who enjoys building high performing teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering reliable, secure infrastructure, you'll feel right at home here. This role will require time at our Leeds office, travel to our European location (and other international sites as we scale), and some out of hours support when needed. Getting Started Get to know our IT landscape, infrastructure, assets, and support operations. Build strong relationships with IT teams across locations and support hiring where needed. Review current systems, hardware estate, and service levels to identify quick wins. Carry out a full review of IT asset inventory, lifecycle status, and management processes. Understand business needs and establish yourself as a trusted partner to stakeholders. Review vendor relationships, contracts, and existing technology investments. Establishing Your Impact Take ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, assets, and support delivery across all locations. Standardise processes and service levels to ensure consistency across UK and EU teams. Embed robust asset management practices with full visibility across hardware and software. Own and manage the IT budget, optimising spend while clearly demonstrating value. Strengthen our security posture and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks. Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key vendors and service providers. Driving Excellence Lead the IT function with a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Champion a culture of service excellence, accountability, and proactive problem solving. Mentor and develop IT Managers and support teams, building a high performing, engaged function. Drive strategic IT initiatives that improve productivity, security, and user experience. Optimise hardware refresh cycles and procurement to maximise value and minimise disruption. Stay ahead of emerging IT trends, assessing tools and technologies that could benefit the business. Key Goals & Objectives: Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure that supports business growth. Provide outstanding IT support with clear SLAs and consistently high user satisfaction. Maintain accurate, up to date asset inventories with full lifecycle management across all locations. Build and lead a cohesive, high performing IT team across the UK and EU. Strengthen our security posture, protecting the business against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR. Maintain and advance compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and ITIL. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimise downtime. Continuously improve IT operations through automation, modern tooling, and best practice. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Infrastructure Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of IT infrastructure across all locations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of networks, systems, and end user devices. Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning for IT systems. Support both office and warehouse IT environments, including connectivity and operational technology. Asset & Hardware Management Own the full lifecycle of IT assets: procurement, deployment, tracking, maintenance, and disposal. Maintain accurate asset registers and inventory systems across all locations. Define and enforce hardware standards for laptops, desktops, mobiles, and peripherals. Ensure DSE compliance and support workstation assessments where required. Lead hardware refresh programmes to minimise downtime and disruption. Oversee secure, compliant disposal and recycling of end of life equipment. Manage supplier relationships, procurement, leasing agreements, and contracts. Ensure all assets are auditable and compliant for financial and regulatory reporting. Own endpoint management and MDM solutions. IT Support & Service Delivery Lead IT support teams to deliver responsive, high quality service to all users. Set and monitor SLAs, OKRs, and user satisfaction metrics. Implement and continually improve IT service management processes and tooling. Embed ITIL best practices across incident, problem, and change management. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely provisioning and equipment returns. Team Leadership & Growth Line manage IT Managers across the UK and EU, providing coaching and clear direction. Build a collaborative, service oriented culture across distributed teams. Recruit, develop, and retain top IT talent. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and succession planning. Security & Compliance Ensure IT security controls align with recognised frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Own or support IT audits and certification processes. Ensure compliance with data protection and licensing requirements. Support health & safety compliance, including DSE standards. Promote security awareness and a strong security first culture. Coordinate security incident response and remediation. Vendor & Budget Management Manage IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure value for money. Own IT procurement and budget management. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and equipment. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with leaders across the business to understand needs and priorities. Communicate IT initiatives, changes, and performance clearly. Report regularly to the Director of Technology & Product on risks, performance, and opportunities. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading IT operations and support teams across multiple locations. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and end user computing. Hands on experience with IT asset management and lifecycle processes. Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and contracts. Strong understanding of IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Experience supporting audits and certification processes. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Azure, AWS and endpoint management / MDM solutions. Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including VLAN segmentation to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the organisation. Manage and maintain WiFi and WAN infrastructure, including HP/Aruba networking equipment, to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance across all sites. Configure, monitor, and maintain WatchGuard firewalls to ensure network security, threat prevention, and compliance with organisational security policies. Manage and maintain CCTV systems and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation, adequate coverage, and secure storage of footage. Familiarity with endpoint management and MDM tools. Confident leader with experience managing and developing managers. Comfortable working in a fast paced, scaling environment. Willingness to travel and provide out of hours support when required.
Head of IT Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Trimble Offices, Morley Description About the team: At Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, technology is how we scale our impact. Every customer journey, from sending in pre loved items to getting paid, is powered by reliable infrastructure, seamless systems, and responsive support. Our IT team is the backbone of this operation. They make sure our people have the tools, systems, and support they need to do their best work every day. From managing infrastructure and devices to keeping our environment secure and efficient, IT enables every team across the business to thrive. This is a team where service excellence meets operational rigour, blending proactive problem solving, deep technical expertise, and a people first mindset to deliver an IT experience that feels seamless, reliable, and empowering. About the role: We're looking for a Head of IT to lead and evolve our IT operations across the UK and EU. Reporting into the Director of Technology & Product, you'll take ownership of our IT infrastructure, support services, and the teams that deliver them. This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, team development, and ensuring our IT environment scales smoothly with the business. You'll oversee IT Managers and support teams across multiple locations, driving consistency, efficiency, and a culture of outstanding service. If you're a hands on IT leader who enjoys building high performing teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering reliable, secure infrastructure, you'll feel right at home here. This role will require time at our Leeds office, travel to our European location (and other international sites as we scale), and some out of hours support when needed. Getting Started Get to know our IT landscape, infrastructure, assets, and support operations. Build strong relationships with IT teams across locations and support hiring where needed. Review current systems, hardware estate, and service levels to identify quick wins. Carry out a full review of IT asset inventory, lifecycle status, and management processes. Understand business needs and establish yourself as a trusted partner to stakeholders. Review vendor relationships, contracts, and existing technology investments. Establishing Your Impact Take ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, assets, and support delivery across all locations. Standardise processes and service levels to ensure consistency across UK and EU teams. Embed robust asset management practices with full visibility across hardware and software. Own and manage the IT budget, optimising spend while clearly demonstrating value. Strengthen our security posture and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks. Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key vendors and service providers. Driving Excellence Lead the IT function with a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Champion a culture of service excellence, accountability, and proactive problem solving. Mentor and develop IT Managers and support teams, building a high performing, engaged function. Drive strategic IT initiatives that improve productivity, security, and user experience. Optimise hardware refresh cycles and procurement to maximise value and minimise disruption. Stay ahead of emerging IT trends, assessing tools and technologies that could benefit the business. Key Goals & Objectives: Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure that supports business growth. Provide outstanding IT support with clear SLAs and consistently high user satisfaction. Maintain accurate, up to date asset inventories with full lifecycle management across all locations. Build and lead a cohesive, high performing IT team across the UK and EU. Strengthen our security posture, protecting the business against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR. Maintain and advance compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and ITIL. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimise downtime. Continuously improve IT operations through automation, modern tooling, and best practice. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Infrastructure Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of IT infrastructure across all locations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of networks, systems, and end user devices. Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning for IT systems. Support both office and warehouse IT environments, including connectivity and operational technology. Asset & Hardware Management Own the full lifecycle of IT assets: procurement, deployment, tracking, maintenance, and disposal. Maintain accurate asset registers and inventory systems across all locations. Define and enforce hardware standards for laptops, desktops, mobiles, and peripherals. Ensure DSE compliance and support workstation assessments where required. Lead hardware refresh programmes to minimise downtime and disruption. Oversee secure, compliant disposal and recycling of end of life equipment. Manage supplier relationships, procurement, leasing agreements, and contracts. Ensure all assets are auditable and compliant for financial and regulatory reporting. Own endpoint management and MDM solutions. IT Support & Service Delivery Lead IT support teams to deliver responsive, high quality service to all users. Set and monitor SLAs, OKRs, and user satisfaction metrics. Implement and continually improve IT service management processes and tooling. Embed ITIL best practices across incident, problem, and change management. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely provisioning and equipment returns. Team Leadership & Growth Line manage IT Managers across the UK and EU, providing coaching and clear direction. Build a collaborative, service oriented culture across distributed teams. Recruit, develop, and retain top IT talent. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and succession planning. Security & Compliance Ensure IT security controls align with recognised frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Own or support IT audits and certification processes. Ensure compliance with data protection and licensing requirements. Support health & safety compliance, including DSE standards. Promote security awareness and a strong security first culture. Coordinate security incident response and remediation. Vendor & Budget Management Manage IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure value for money. Own IT procurement and budget management. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and equipment. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with leaders across the business to understand needs and priorities. Communicate IT initiatives, changes, and performance clearly. Report regularly to the Director of Technology & Product on risks, performance, and opportunities. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading IT operations and support teams across multiple locations. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and end user computing. Hands on experience with IT asset management and lifecycle processes. Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and contracts. Strong understanding of IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Experience supporting audits and certification processes. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Azure, AWS and endpoint management / MDM solutions. Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including VLAN segmentation to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the organisation. Manage and maintain WiFi and WAN infrastructure, including HP/Aruba networking equipment, to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance across all sites. Configure, monitor, and maintain WatchGuard firewalls to ensure network security, threat prevention, and compliance with organisational security policies. Manage and maintain CCTV systems and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation, adequate coverage, and secure storage of footage. Familiarity with endpoint management and MDM tools. Confident leader with experience managing and developing managers. Comfortable working in a fast paced, scaling environment. Willingness to travel and provide out of hours support when required.
24/05/2026
Full time
Head of IT Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Trimble Offices, Morley Description About the team: At Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, technology is how we scale our impact. Every customer journey, from sending in pre loved items to getting paid, is powered by reliable infrastructure, seamless systems, and responsive support. Our IT team is the backbone of this operation. They make sure our people have the tools, systems, and support they need to do their best work every day. From managing infrastructure and devices to keeping our environment secure and efficient, IT enables every team across the business to thrive. This is a team where service excellence meets operational rigour, blending proactive problem solving, deep technical expertise, and a people first mindset to deliver an IT experience that feels seamless, reliable, and empowering. About the role: We're looking for a Head of IT to lead and evolve our IT operations across the UK and EU. Reporting into the Director of Technology & Product, you'll take ownership of our IT infrastructure, support services, and the teams that deliver them. This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, team development, and ensuring our IT environment scales smoothly with the business. You'll oversee IT Managers and support teams across multiple locations, driving consistency, efficiency, and a culture of outstanding service. If you're a hands on IT leader who enjoys building high performing teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering reliable, secure infrastructure, you'll feel right at home here. This role will require time at our Leeds office, travel to our European location (and other international sites as we scale), and some out of hours support when needed. Getting Started Get to know our IT landscape, infrastructure, assets, and support operations. Build strong relationships with IT teams across locations and support hiring where needed. Review current systems, hardware estate, and service levels to identify quick wins. Carry out a full review of IT asset inventory, lifecycle status, and management processes. Understand business needs and establish yourself as a trusted partner to stakeholders. Review vendor relationships, contracts, and existing technology investments. Establishing Your Impact Take ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, assets, and support delivery across all locations. Standardise processes and service levels to ensure consistency across UK and EU teams. Embed robust asset management practices with full visibility across hardware and software. Own and manage the IT budget, optimising spend while clearly demonstrating value. Strengthen our security posture and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks. Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key vendors and service providers. Driving Excellence Lead the IT function with a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Champion a culture of service excellence, accountability, and proactive problem solving. Mentor and develop IT Managers and support teams, building a high performing, engaged function. Drive strategic IT initiatives that improve productivity, security, and user experience. Optimise hardware refresh cycles and procurement to maximise value and minimise disruption. Stay ahead of emerging IT trends, assessing tools and technologies that could benefit the business. Key Goals & Objectives: Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure that supports business growth. Provide outstanding IT support with clear SLAs and consistently high user satisfaction. Maintain accurate, up to date asset inventories with full lifecycle management across all locations. Build and lead a cohesive, high performing IT team across the UK and EU. Strengthen our security posture, protecting the business against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR. Maintain and advance compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and ITIL. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimise downtime. Continuously improve IT operations through automation, modern tooling, and best practice. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Infrastructure Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of IT infrastructure across all locations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of networks, systems, and end user devices. Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning for IT systems. Support both office and warehouse IT environments, including connectivity and operational technology. Asset & Hardware Management Own the full lifecycle of IT assets: procurement, deployment, tracking, maintenance, and disposal. Maintain accurate asset registers and inventory systems across all locations. Define and enforce hardware standards for laptops, desktops, mobiles, and peripherals. Ensure DSE compliance and support workstation assessments where required. Lead hardware refresh programmes to minimise downtime and disruption. Oversee secure, compliant disposal and recycling of end of life equipment. Manage supplier relationships, procurement, leasing agreements, and contracts. Ensure all assets are auditable and compliant for financial and regulatory reporting. Own endpoint management and MDM solutions. IT Support & Service Delivery Lead IT support teams to deliver responsive, high quality service to all users. Set and monitor SLAs, OKRs, and user satisfaction metrics. Implement and continually improve IT service management processes and tooling. Embed ITIL best practices across incident, problem, and change management. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely provisioning and equipment returns. Team Leadership & Growth Line manage IT Managers across the UK and EU, providing coaching and clear direction. Build a collaborative, service oriented culture across distributed teams. Recruit, develop, and retain top IT talent. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and succession planning. Security & Compliance Ensure IT security controls align with recognised frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Own or support IT audits and certification processes. Ensure compliance with data protection and licensing requirements. Support health & safety compliance, including DSE standards. Promote security awareness and a strong security first culture. Coordinate security incident response and remediation. Vendor & Budget Management Manage IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure value for money. Own IT procurement and budget management. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and equipment. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with leaders across the business to understand needs and priorities. Communicate IT initiatives, changes, and performance clearly. Report regularly to the Director of Technology & Product on risks, performance, and opportunities. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading IT operations and support teams across multiple locations. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and end user computing. Hands on experience with IT asset management and lifecycle processes. Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and contracts. Strong understanding of IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Experience supporting audits and certification processes. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Azure, AWS and endpoint management / MDM solutions. Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including VLAN segmentation to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the organisation. Manage and maintain WiFi and WAN infrastructure, including HP/Aruba networking equipment, to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance across all sites. Configure, monitor, and maintain WatchGuard firewalls to ensure network security, threat prevention, and compliance with organisational security policies. Manage and maintain CCTV systems and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation, adequate coverage, and secure storage of footage. Familiarity with endpoint management and MDM tools. Confident leader with experience managing and developing managers. Comfortable working in a fast paced, scaling environment. Willingness to travel and provide out of hours support when required.
Job Description - Data Analyst Placement (341206) Data Analyst Placement Job Number: 341206 About Textron Specialized Vehicles Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side by side, all terrain vehicles, professional turf care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves. About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E Z GO, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: . Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd (part of Textron Specialized Vehicles) are seeking a Data Analyst placement student, who will work within the Customer Care department, reporting to our Warranty Manager. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of commercial mowers and turf maintenance equipment, warranty is a key part of the service and customer care we provide our client's with. This 12 month internship is one of constant demand and changing priorities. We are looking for a student to start in the summer, who is willing to embrace responsibility within the warranty team. The successful candidate will analyse warranty data and liaise with external stakeholders on behalf of the Company. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Processing receipt of returns parts and coordinating transport to supplier; Report progress of return item including internal performance & supplier recovery; Managing internal & external enquiries, via email & telephone, ensuring excellent levels of customer service are delivered; Supporting the reporting & analysis of the Warranty department Key Performance Indicator's (KPI); Supporting the running of reports to enable data analysis & daily team functions; Liaising with external stakeholders on behalf of the business, including dealers, suppliers, employees, and the senior management team; Using data analytics as the basis for business change; Auditing dealers (local and abroad) warranty processes and procedures; Other duties as required. Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required: You should be enrolled in a Business/Finance/IT degree or similar subject that offers you the opportunity to take a placement year; IT literate with Microsoft Office Applications; Confident individual with a strong academic background; Ability to analyse data and work on own initiative; Self motivated, with good communication and time management skills; Excellent attention to detail. What we Offer: A nine day working fortnight (every other Friday off work); 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays; Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution); On site golf course and football pitch; Employee Assistance Programme; Long service awards; Perks at work (discounted cinema tickets etc); Learning and development opportunities.
17/05/2026
Full time
Job Description - Data Analyst Placement (341206) Data Analyst Placement Job Number: 341206 About Textron Specialized Vehicles Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side by side, all terrain vehicles, professional turf care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves. About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E Z GO, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: . Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd (part of Textron Specialized Vehicles) are seeking a Data Analyst placement student, who will work within the Customer Care department, reporting to our Warranty Manager. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of commercial mowers and turf maintenance equipment, warranty is a key part of the service and customer care we provide our client's with. This 12 month internship is one of constant demand and changing priorities. We are looking for a student to start in the summer, who is willing to embrace responsibility within the warranty team. The successful candidate will analyse warranty data and liaise with external stakeholders on behalf of the Company. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Processing receipt of returns parts and coordinating transport to supplier; Report progress of return item including internal performance & supplier recovery; Managing internal & external enquiries, via email & telephone, ensuring excellent levels of customer service are delivered; Supporting the reporting & analysis of the Warranty department Key Performance Indicator's (KPI); Supporting the running of reports to enable data analysis & daily team functions; Liaising with external stakeholders on behalf of the business, including dealers, suppliers, employees, and the senior management team; Using data analytics as the basis for business change; Auditing dealers (local and abroad) warranty processes and procedures; Other duties as required. Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required: You should be enrolled in a Business/Finance/IT degree or similar subject that offers you the opportunity to take a placement year; IT literate with Microsoft Office Applications; Confident individual with a strong academic background; Ability to analyse data and work on own initiative; Self motivated, with good communication and time management skills; Excellent attention to detail. What we Offer: A nine day working fortnight (every other Friday off work); 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays; Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution); On site golf course and football pitch; Employee Assistance Programme; Long service awards; Perks at work (discounted cinema tickets etc); Learning and development opportunities.
Are you an experienced Mobiles Sales professional looking to be part of a global organisation but selling at a local level ? We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to be the Mobiles Specialist for an established telecoms organisation where you will be responsible for achieving new business and sales targets WHY Purpose: To Sell the Business s Products and Services and Future Mobile Proposition to the SME Market in the Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Area. As a leading telecoms company, we should be maximising the potential in our base to sell mobile and to be recognised as the No 1 mobile supplier in the Business Market. WITH WHO Relationships: With KDM within the SME Market (Managing Directors, IT Directors, Sales Directors and Finance Directors You will need to be able to sell to Top Team Decision Makers in organisations from 5 man bands to 100+ Employees. With your sales Colleagues. 14 Desk based Sales, 3 Field Sales, 5 Hybrid Field Sales and 5 Customer Service Colleagues to support and help you achieve the mobile target. You will need to be able to work with a close knit sales team, working to the same goals as a team whilst also achieving your personal targets. You will also need to be able to build an effective relationship with the service team to ensure we limit the time taken to deal with any potential sales order issues. The relationship with your sales team is vital to the success of your role. You want them to be proactively finding opportunity for you to go and close to supplement the work you are doing. With the Management Team: 2 Sales Manager. The Operations Manager. 3 Team Leaders and a Managing Director. It is important that you have the same goals as your Peers, which is to over achieve on all target areas whilst at the same time delivering world class customer service. With internal Departments and also Key Members of the Support Team It is important that you manage any inbound calls from customers confidently and accurately and ensure they are passed to the relevant team within to help resolve any issues. It is also key that you build and develop relationships with key who are there to help you develop. WHAT Activities: We would expect this person to be highly driven. A high work ethic and an ability to make a high number of outbound business development calls to the SME Market. We would also expect this candidate to Landscape all customers and work/manage a prospect bank for mobiles. Knowing your prospect and your customers is vital to making this position work. Making a Minimum 75 Outbound Calls in a B2B environment to over achieve your sales targets At least 3 days per week. We would expect you to book 5 Meetings per week for new business. You will have the support of a Mobile Specialist To Take Ownership of all of your targets and deliver on a consistent Basis NEEDS Inputs: Need to be able to work unsupervised, as part of a team and able to achieve results through virtual team working. An appreciation of confidentiality is essential. Understand and comply with regulatory, fair trading and competition roles. Must be able to work in front of a VDU for long periods of time. SKILLS Key Competencies: CULTUAL and BEHAVOURIAL FIT: • Trustworthy • High Work Ethic • Work with High Integrity • Disciplined • Positive Mental Attitude. TECHNICAL SKILLS: To be computer Literate. EXPERIENCE: Must Have B2B Mobile Sales Experience Minimum 2 Years QUALIFICATIONS: 5 GCSE s Level 6 And Above.
13/05/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Mobiles Sales professional looking to be part of a global organisation but selling at a local level ? We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to be the Mobiles Specialist for an established telecoms organisation where you will be responsible for achieving new business and sales targets WHY Purpose: To Sell the Business s Products and Services and Future Mobile Proposition to the SME Market in the Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Area. As a leading telecoms company, we should be maximising the potential in our base to sell mobile and to be recognised as the No 1 mobile supplier in the Business Market. WITH WHO Relationships: With KDM within the SME Market (Managing Directors, IT Directors, Sales Directors and Finance Directors You will need to be able to sell to Top Team Decision Makers in organisations from 5 man bands to 100+ Employees. With your sales Colleagues. 14 Desk based Sales, 3 Field Sales, 5 Hybrid Field Sales and 5 Customer Service Colleagues to support and help you achieve the mobile target. You will need to be able to work with a close knit sales team, working to the same goals as a team whilst also achieving your personal targets. You will also need to be able to build an effective relationship with the service team to ensure we limit the time taken to deal with any potential sales order issues. The relationship with your sales team is vital to the success of your role. You want them to be proactively finding opportunity for you to go and close to supplement the work you are doing. With the Management Team: 2 Sales Manager. The Operations Manager. 3 Team Leaders and a Managing Director. It is important that you have the same goals as your Peers, which is to over achieve on all target areas whilst at the same time delivering world class customer service. With internal Departments and also Key Members of the Support Team It is important that you manage any inbound calls from customers confidently and accurately and ensure they are passed to the relevant team within to help resolve any issues. It is also key that you build and develop relationships with key who are there to help you develop. WHAT Activities: We would expect this person to be highly driven. A high work ethic and an ability to make a high number of outbound business development calls to the SME Market. We would also expect this candidate to Landscape all customers and work/manage a prospect bank for mobiles. Knowing your prospect and your customers is vital to making this position work. Making a Minimum 75 Outbound Calls in a B2B environment to over achieve your sales targets At least 3 days per week. We would expect you to book 5 Meetings per week for new business. You will have the support of a Mobile Specialist To Take Ownership of all of your targets and deliver on a consistent Basis NEEDS Inputs: Need to be able to work unsupervised, as part of a team and able to achieve results through virtual team working. An appreciation of confidentiality is essential. Understand and comply with regulatory, fair trading and competition roles. Must be able to work in front of a VDU for long periods of time. SKILLS Key Competencies: CULTUAL and BEHAVOURIAL FIT: • Trustworthy • High Work Ethic • Work with High Integrity • Disciplined • Positive Mental Attitude. TECHNICAL SKILLS: To be computer Literate. EXPERIENCE: Must Have B2B Mobile Sales Experience Minimum 2 Years QUALIFICATIONS: 5 GCSE s Level 6 And Above.
IT Support Engineer Application Deadline: 9 June 2026 Department: Support Services Employment Type: Permanent Location: Tilbury 1 Description As an IT Support Engineer at Seras, you'll be based at our Tilbury site, delivering 1st to 3rd line IT support with a strong emphasis on face to face support for the local business, while also supporting our wider national organisation. The role blends hands on technical support with project work, covering the maintenance and improvement of existing systems, resolution of complex technical issues, and the delivery of change to future proof our IT services. Occasional travel to other Seras sites will be required. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd line IT support, resolving end user, system, and infrastructure issues Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex and high priority incidents Act as the initial point of contact in the absence of the IT Manager Configure, deploy, and support servers, networks, end user devices, and IT peripherals (including laptops, mobiles, printers, scanners, and UPS) Monitor and manage IT systems to ensure optimal performance, availability, and uptime, working with suppliers where required Take ownership of service desk tickets and assigned projects, delivering within agreed SLAs, time, cost, and quality targets Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on support activities and project delivery Maintain a strong focus on cyber security, proactively protecting systems and assisting with Cyber Essentials / ISO accreditation Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance IT services, systems, and processes Support and optimise the organisation's cloud first Microsoft environment, including Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Forms, and automation Create and maintain technical documentation, solutions, and knowledge bases for IT staff and end users Mentor and upskill members of the IT team, promoting best practice and technical consistency Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential: ITIL qualification or strong working knowledge of ITIL principles Strong experience providing 1st-3rd line support Strong networking knowledge, including troubleshooting and configuration of LAN, WAN and wireless networks (Cisco experience preferred) Strong working understanding of Microsoft Azure services Experience working in a cloud first Microsoft 365 environment Experience leading a service team to deliver high quality end user support Desirable: Experience leading and managing IT projects from initiation through delivery, with clear accountability for meeting agreed SLAs Experience working in a fast paced, ticket driven service desk environmentGeneral understanding of Power Platform- with experience creating, troubleshooting and maintaining Power Automate flows. Benefits Health cash plan & virtual GP access Pension scheme & life assurance Employee referral scheme High street discounts Driver representatives & employee forum Personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests
07/05/2026
Full time
IT Support Engineer Application Deadline: 9 June 2026 Department: Support Services Employment Type: Permanent Location: Tilbury 1 Description As an IT Support Engineer at Seras, you'll be based at our Tilbury site, delivering 1st to 3rd line IT support with a strong emphasis on face to face support for the local business, while also supporting our wider national organisation. The role blends hands on technical support with project work, covering the maintenance and improvement of existing systems, resolution of complex technical issues, and the delivery of change to future proof our IT services. Occasional travel to other Seras sites will be required. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd line IT support, resolving end user, system, and infrastructure issues Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex and high priority incidents Act as the initial point of contact in the absence of the IT Manager Configure, deploy, and support servers, networks, end user devices, and IT peripherals (including laptops, mobiles, printers, scanners, and UPS) Monitor and manage IT systems to ensure optimal performance, availability, and uptime, working with suppliers where required Take ownership of service desk tickets and assigned projects, delivering within agreed SLAs, time, cost, and quality targets Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on support activities and project delivery Maintain a strong focus on cyber security, proactively protecting systems and assisting with Cyber Essentials / ISO accreditation Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance IT services, systems, and processes Support and optimise the organisation's cloud first Microsoft environment, including Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Forms, and automation Create and maintain technical documentation, solutions, and knowledge bases for IT staff and end users Mentor and upskill members of the IT team, promoting best practice and technical consistency Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential: ITIL qualification or strong working knowledge of ITIL principles Strong experience providing 1st-3rd line support Strong networking knowledge, including troubleshooting and configuration of LAN, WAN and wireless networks (Cisco experience preferred) Strong working understanding of Microsoft Azure services Experience working in a cloud first Microsoft 365 environment Experience leading a service team to deliver high quality end user support Desirable: Experience leading and managing IT projects from initiation through delivery, with clear accountability for meeting agreed SLAs Experience working in a fast paced, ticket driven service desk environmentGeneral understanding of Power Platform- with experience creating, troubleshooting and maintaining Power Automate flows. Benefits Health cash plan & virtual GP access Pension scheme & life assurance Employee referral scheme High street discounts Driver representatives & employee forum Personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests
