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Your new company A Merseyside-based college has approached Hays looking for an interim Head of IT to join their college management team. This will be for a period of 3-6 months initially. This role will be on site 5 days a week and could be needed at multiple campuses. The hours will be Monday - Friday (Apply online only) with a 1-hour lunch break. Your new role You will be leading the IT services, network and reprographic departments. You will have 12 direct reports, and you will be reporting to the Deputy CEO and CFO. You will be responsible for developing and delivering the college's digital strategy, modernising IT infrastructure, supporting new initiatives and technologies and ensuring the security and integrity of the college network. Key responsibilities: Manage and develop the IT Team and drive performance management Provide leadership to the technical IT service desk team, network team and reprographics department. Manage projects such as Windows 11 rollout and cyber essentials Work with DCEO to define relevant polices and ensure compliance Analyse business requirements of all departments to determine current and future technology leads Ensure robust IT and network security arrangements are in place, maintaining cybersecurity arrangements What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed, you will need: Experience of working in Education Experience of developing and leading the delivery of IT within the business Proven experience of maintaining robust IT and network security Extensive knowledge of cloud technologies, including Office 35 and Microsoft Azure Knowledge and experience of Cybersecurity, data protection and compliance with GDPR Knowledge of AI Knowledge of Windows 11 Experience of managing a team Stakeholder management and experience of leading effective and responsive IT service desk functions. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive daily rate of 300- 400 per day. You will have a dedicated consultant a Hays will assist with compliance, paperwork, and payments. You will become part of a great team and have guidance from the deputy CEO and CFO. 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 (url removed)

Microsoft 365 Consultant 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 (+ benefits) Location: Gloucester / Home (2 / 3 days on site) Skills: M365 - scope, configure, adopt, SharePoint, MS Teams, Excellent Communication skills Are you an experienced M365 Consultant with a strong grasp of Teams and SharePoint? We're supporting a public sector organisation on a major initiative to enhance their use of the Microsoft 365 stack, and we're looking to speak with specialists who can help shape and deliver that vision. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a blend of strategic input and hands-on delivery - helping to scope, design, and implement solutions that will drive real-world adoption of M365 services across diverse teams. This is an initial 12 month fixed term contract that will require hybrid working (approximately 2 / 3 days a week in Gloucester). What you'll be doing: Acting as a subject matter expert for Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, guiding best practice use across the organisation Supporting the rollout of M365 features in line with a national blueprint (including Windows 10/11 integration) Leading or contributing to pilot initiatives - working closely with departments to land successful M365 use cases and scale them across the business Designing and configuring Teams and SharePoint sites - including governance, structure, and user experience Supporting process design and training material to improve user adoption Working with internal teams to identify pain points and recommend practical, scalable solutions Supporting light automation or integration through tools like Power Automate and Power Apps Offering input into a potential managed service model - including how SLA-based support could be structured What we're looking for: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint (configuration, rollout, governance) Solid understanding of the wider M365 ecosystem - Power Platform exposure is a plus Experience engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements and shape solutions Ability to blend technical know-how with a user-focused mindset Previous experience working in a public sector or complex organisational environment is beneficial Why this role? You'll be part of an important digital enablement programme, helping a public sector body modernise its collaboration and information-sharing tools The role offers a good balance of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration Potential to transition to a longer-term or permanent position depending on future direction

Your New Company and Role A well-established organisation based in Glasgow is undertaking a large-scale IT transformation and is seeking a skilled Windows 11 Deployment Engineer to join their team on a 3-month contract. This is an on-site role, ideal for someone with hands-on experience in system upgrades and deployments. You'll play a key role in the rollout of Windows 11 across the organisation's desktop and laptop estate. Your responsibilities will include device imaging, configuration, troubleshooting, and ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to users. You'll also collaborate closely with internal IT teams and maintain clear documentation throughout the project. What You'll Need to Succeed Proven experience deploying Windows 11 in a corporate environment. Strong knowledge of Microsoft deployment tools such as MDT, SCCM, and Intune. Hands-on experience with device imaging, driver management, and application packaging. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve both hardware and software issues. Strong communication and collaboration abilities. Desirable: Experience in public sector or large enterprise environments. Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MD-100/101). 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 (url removed)

IT Deployment Specialist - Windows 11 & Mobile Device Rollout West Malling Hours - 37 hours per week Monday - Friday between 8.00 am - 6.00 pm. Huntress Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading organisation embarking on a critical IT transformation project. Our client is looking for an IT Deployment Specialists to support the rollout of Windows 11 and upgrade their Mobile Device Management (MDM) infrastructure across the business. This is a hands-on, field-based role ideal for candidates with solid IT support experience and a passion for delivering smooth technical transitions for end-users. Key Responsibilities Windows 11 Deployment & Upgrade Physically replace outdated desktops and laptops with new Windows 11 devices. Install and configure Windows 11, ensuring a seamless user experience. Deploy temporary loan equipment during upgrade periods. Migrate applications, user data, and settings efficiently and accurately. Mobile Device Deployment & MDM Migration Replace legacy mobile phones with new handsets, set up to company standards. Migrate existing devices to a new MDM solution. Deliver basic guidance to users on using new or upgraded devices. Documentation & Asset Management Log all work undertaken into the IT Service Management (ITSM) system. Maintain accurate records of all hardware and software assets involved. Record issues and resolutions clearly for knowledge sharing. User Support & Communication Provide clear, user-friendly communication during deployments. Offer first-line support for minor technical issues post-deployment. Escalate more complex problems to the core IT Support team. About You We're looking for proactive, hands-on IT professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are confident dealing directly with end-users. You'll be a key part of ensuring this high-profile project is delivered successfully and on time. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Windows OS installations and configurations. Familiarity with device imaging and deployment tools. Experience supporting and setting up mobile devices and MDM solutions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong documentation and record-keeping ability. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.