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IT Team Lead
Location: South Edinburgh - On-site
Salary: to 45,000 (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: 1 month notice period or less required.
Overview
We're working with a well-established and forward-thinking organisation seeking an experienced IT Team Lead to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, leading a small but capable IT team and helping shape the future of the company's technology landscape.
The business operates within a Microsoft-centric environment and is continuously evolving its bespoke systems and services. You'll be stepping into a leadership role with hands-on responsibilities, guiding two skilled IT operatives and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a small IT team
- Provide 1st and 2nd line support across the organisation
- Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 systems
- Support authentication systems, ideally with Azure experience
- Prioritise workloads and delegate tasks effectively
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure IT systems meet business needs
- Contribute to the development and improvement of bespoke software and services
- Maintain documentation and ensure best practices are followed
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' experience in an MSP or similar IT support environment
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and general Microsoft infrastructure
- Familiarity with Azure Active Directory and authentication protocols
- Solid understanding of IT systems, networking fundamentals, and system administration
- Basic understanding of firewalls and IT security principles
- Comfortable with scripting or programming concepts (beneficial but not essential)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach with the ability to lead by example
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role
- Exposure to bespoke or custom-built software systems
- Understanding of ITIL or similar frameworks
- Azure Authentication experience
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunity to lead a disciplined and capable team
- Influence the direction of IT strategy and systems
- Supportive working environment with career development opportunities
- Flexibility for occasional remote working
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
