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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Experience Required

• 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.
• Initial 6-month contract

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