Technical Lead

Paddock Wood
1 month ago
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Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a multi-faceted business in Kent for a Technical Lead to

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

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