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Head of IT/Senior IT Manager

Birmingham
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Head of IT/ Senior IT Manager - 12 month FTC

We're working with a UK-based organisation seeking a proactive and technically experienced Senior IT Manager for a 12 month fixed-term contract, to support the strategic and operational growth of their IT function. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping core IT processes across infrastructure, software development, service delivery, and solutions architecture.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of IT, the IT Consultant will lead improvements across multiple technical domains, ensuring IT systems, services, and vendors align with business strategy. The role is a blend of tactical execution and strategic planning; ideal for a candidate with prior experience at a senior level, who can drive innovation, manage risk, and deliver value through technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive improvements across IT Service Desk, Operations, Infrastructure, Software Development, and Solutions Architecture
Develop roadmaps to support lifecycle management and ensure alignment with organisational objectives
Provide technical guidance to maximise business benefits from IT investments and system consolidation
Support vendor and supplier relationship management, focusing on contract compliance and return on investment
Assist with day-to-day capacity planning and service delivery, ensuring SLAs are met and exceeded
Develop and implement IT policies, technical standards, and architectural principles
Identify and address technical debt and infrastructure risk, supporting cloud migration strategies
Collaborate across teams to ensure proactive and future-proof IT service delivery

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (e.g. Lead IT Manager, Head of IT, or equivalent)
Strong background in technical operations, service delivery, and infrastructure planning
Solid understanding of IT service desk operations, networking, and systems architecture
Experience with vendor management, contract compliance, and service optimisation
Hands-on expertise in cloud migration projects and managing hybrid environments
Demonstrated ability to align IT functions with broader business goals
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and prioritisation skills
Relevant certifications or qualifications (e.g. Prince2, ITIL) beneficial

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