Technical, IT Lead

Technical, IT Lead (IT Manager) - Part Time

Location: London (Hybrid)
Duration: 3 Days per-week, 12 month contract
Rate: £250 per day, inside IR35

We are seeking an IT Leader, looking for a part time leadership position, on a 12 month contract. A manager to lead and deliver the organisation'sIT Roadmap, ensuring technology services remain reliable, secure and aligned to business priorities.

The role has a strong focus on IT planning, supplier management and roadmap delivery, supporting the transition from a Virtual Data Centre to Cloud-based services. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure technology decisions, governance and investment support current and future organisational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the IT and Data Roadmap, ensuring delivery aligns with business priorities and Cloud transition objectives.

• Lead day-to-day IT services through third-party suppliers, including IT Vendors.

• Manage IT supplier performance, contracts and renewal schedules across software, hardware and services.

• Oversee IT change and release processes across all platforms.

• Provide regular updates to the CIO on roadmap progress, delivery status, risks and budgets.

• Lead cost optimisation and value-for-money initiatives across IT.

• Maintain ownership of IT assets, including hardware and software registers.

• Own IT governance, risk and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry standards.

• Manage external Information Governance audits and annual penetration testing.

• Drive adoption and governance of Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive).

• Maintain the cyber security risk register and oversee regular security reviews.

• Support IT incident and security communications as required.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading IT services with a strong focus on IT roadmaps and delivery planning.

• Demonstrable experience managing third-party suppliers and IT contracts.

• Strong understanding of IT governance, risk and compliance.

• Experience with Microsoft 365 and modern workplace environments.

• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and technical partners.

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications, we may be unable to respond to all applicants.

At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values ofHonesty, Integrity and Pragmatism. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.