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Technical Lead - Kent - £55,000 + Excellent benefits & career development
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a multi-faceted business in Kent for a Technical Leadto
oversee the infrastructure of technical operations, managing a team of IT professionals, and developing strategic solutions to meet the technology needs.
Role & Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy:
- Provide IT leadership and vision.
- Service Management: Ensure the streamlined IT operation of the IT technical department in alignment with the business objectives of the organisation.
- Manage and deliver IT services to meet the needs of the company, including service management, planning, and support processes.
Technical expertise :
- Provide technical knowledge to support, maintain and deliver on all IT projects and objectives.
Project Management :
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific short-term and long-term projects.
Team Management :
- Manage and develop a high-performing team of IT professionals. Foster a collaborative, supportive, and performance-oriented environment.
Business Leadership:
- Security and Compliance: Ensure the security of the IT systems and data integrity by implementing up-to-date security measures and compliance policies.
Budget Management:
- Contribute to the annual IT budget process and ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Be aware of Group and Company H&S and Environmental Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
- Promote and ensure adherence to health and safety standards within the IT department and across Thanet Earth, including regular risk assessments and the implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Report all accidents, near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and environmental events noted throughout the business to the H & S Manager through the ‘HUB’.
- Notify your Line Manager of any procedures or work arrangements that you do not understand or feel competent to undertake.
- Co-operate with the Company at all times to ensure that the work is undertaken both effectively and safely.
- Use safety equipment or clothing provided in a proper manner and for the purpose intended.
- Work in accordance with any Health and Safety instruction or training that has been given.
- Any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an IT Manager with the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation.
- Strong project management skills
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and landscapes including Microsoft Server, Hyper-V, M365 & Cybersecurity frameworks such as CIS.
- Strong understanding of data analysis, hardware/software and statistics.
- Ability to work with a range of stakeholders throughout the organisation.
Package
- £50,000-£55,000 depending on skills & experience
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Employee assistant program
- Imagination Library - this is for anyone who has children under 5, a book will be sent out weekly to encourage children to read
- Life cover for all employees (including death in service benefit)
- Medi Cash - money back on eye tests, dentists, specialist appointments
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flu vouchers
- Pension Scheme
- L&D Opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Working hours: Monday-Friday: 8-5pm
