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Must have financial services experience We are seeking an experienced and dynamic hands-on IT Manager with recent experience of working in a highly regulated industry. Also you will be able to work in all areas of IT from 1st line to 3rd Line, experience in Network and Cyber Security and also Operational Resilience (Dora specifically) and Business Continuity. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the IT infrastructure of a small financial services company in a regulated environment. There is a particular focus on Azure cloud services, and ensuring compliance with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) standards. Also you will have a lead role in the Cyber Security and networking to ensure the security is to the highest standards. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities to manage and enhance IT operations effectively. You will be experienced in managing a small IT department and will be hands on. You will be required to train up one additional support engineer to assist you in the day to day running and user support for IT in the company, previous experience of running a small team is essential. This role requires 5 days on site. European language would be useful but not essential.

Job Description IT Manager Purpose To be part of the IT Leadership Team in Europe focused on education and learning through the delivery of quality IT services and associated support to schools, departments, and associated businesses. This role will manage the IT services and technicians in two of London's most prestigious and innovative schools. Crucial to this role is the ability to build strong relationships with school leaders, work in the bustling environment of schools, communicate clearly and pro-actively, and lead a team of school-based IT technicians. Key Accountabilities Control and governance of school / businesses IT services ensuring that all infrastructure, hardware, software and cloud services are deployed, managed, maintained, supported and changed effectively. Facilitate Stakeholder Management with business leaders and leadership teams through regular engagement and reporting regarding performance, business requirements and continuous improvement. To manage the on-site 2 nd line IT Support provided by IT Technicians using the Group ITSM tool and following IT policies, processes, procedures, and standards as deployed in line with the ITIL framework. Leadership of a group of school-based IT technicians. To be the primary IT contact for the leadership teams in your assigned schools and associated business units. • Understand the role of technology in the provision of education and learning. • Conduct regular school / site inspection to identify weaknesses in technology deployment, improve quality and drive continuous improvement. • Conduct a formal service review each term with the school / business unit, present support performance, identify opportunities and risks, and develop areas for improvement and investment. • Identify and champion school/business improvement requirements associated with technology, ensuring alignment with Group, Regional and Country Policies and Standards. • Attend and represent IT at School, POD, and Regional meetings (Including School Governance in Autumn and Summer Term). • Identify, document, and define critical services / processes and associated KPIs to be measured. • Create periodic dashboards, scorecards and reports to demonstrate IT performance against SLA / KPI. • Define and maintain a list of all IT services and applications in use for allocated schools / business units as part of the IT service catalogue. • Maintain site documentation (technical, financial, and legal), ensuring the accuracy of information is preserved, kept up to date, and readily available to colleagues. • Plan and manage all changes to IT services to ensure they are approved, deployed effectively, and have appropriate support agreements in place. • Manage service problems and customer complaints through to resolution, engaging / updating where required with Executives and School Leadership Team members. • Facilitate periodic auditing of all IT hardware, software, services, and user accounts within a school/business unit to ensure accuracy of data held in the ITSM/CMDB. • Build, Manage and Develop a team of highly skilled School IT Technicians who work in the allocated schools / business units. • Collaborate with the EdTech team to ensure technology and associated support in schools is aligned. • Ensure all support incidents and requests allocated to technicians are correctly assigned and prioritised to ensure efficient resolution of 2nd line IT work within agreed SLAs. • Provide technical escalation support and/or assist IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults • To own and manage all Significant and Major Incidents in your assigned schools / business units; especially communication, incident review and follow up actions. • Conduct periodic appraisals of team members, setting objectives, identify areas for development and facilitate training. • Implement and monitor the adoption of ITIL process with specific focus on Stakeholder, Incident, Change, Problem and Asset Management. • Support and/or manage projects and initiatives as directed by the European IT Director or European IT Service Delivery Manager. • IT Management & Leadership • IT Support environment (2nd & 3rd line support) • ITSM tools and methodology • ITIL practice and methodology • Team Management (including Matrix Management of staff) • Supporting diverse / remote businesses Education or similar sector • Windows Desktop & Server • MAC Desktop & Server • Server Rooms & Cloud Services • Device Management (e.g. InTune / JAMF) • Network technologies and protocols • Cyber Security Business Systems (e.g. Finance, MIS, CRM) • Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. • Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. • Ability to adjust communication style (especially in terms of language) to impart technical information to non-IT colleagues. • Strong leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. • Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach. Part of the role will be based on site in Central London for 4 days a week and the remaining day will be remote. The salary for this position if £50K - £55K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description IT Manager Purpose To be part of the IT Leadership Team in Europe focused on education and learning through the delivery of quality IT services and associated support to schools, departments, and associated businesses. This role will manage the IT services and technicians in two of London's most prestigious and innovative schools. Crucial to this role is the ability to build strong relationships with school leaders, work in the bustling environment of schools, communicate clearly and pro-actively, and lead a team of school-based IT technicians. Key Accountabilities Control and governance of school / businesses IT services ensuring that all infrastructure, hardware, software and cloud services are deployed, managed, maintained, supported and changed effectively. Facilitate Stakeholder Management with business leaders and leadership teams through regular engagement and reporting regarding performance, business requirements and continuous improvement. To manage the on-site 2 nd line IT Support provided by IT Technicians using the Group ITSM tool and following IT policies, processes, procedures, and standards as deployed in line with the ITIL framework. Leadership of a group of school-based IT technicians. To be the primary IT contact for the leadership teams in your assigned schools and associated business units. • Understand the role of technology in the provision of education and learning. • Conduct regular school / site inspection to identify weaknesses in technology deployment, improve quality and drive continuous improvement. • Conduct a formal service review each term with the school / business unit, present support performance, identify opportunities and risks, and develop areas for improvement and investment. • Identify and champion school/business improvement requirements associated with technology, ensuring alignment with Group, Regional and Country Policies and Standards. • Attend and represent IT at School, POD, and Regional meetings (Including School Governance in Autumn and Summer Term). • Identify, document, and define critical services / processes and associated KPIs to be measured. • Create periodic dashboards, scorecards and reports to demonstrate IT performance against SLA / KPI. • Define and maintain a list of all IT services and applications in use for allocated schools / business units as part of the IT service catalogue. • Maintain site documentation (technical, financial, and legal), ensuring the accuracy of information is preserved, kept up to date, and readily available to colleagues. • Plan and manage all changes to IT services to ensure they are approved, deployed effectively, and have appropriate support agreements in place. • Manage service problems and customer complaints through to resolution, engaging / updating where required with Executives and School Leadership Team members. • Facilitate periodic auditing of all IT hardware, software, services, and user accounts within a school/business unit to ensure accuracy of data held in the ITSM/CMDB. • Build, Manage and Develop a team of highly skilled School IT Technicians who work in the allocated schools / business units. • Collaborate with the EdTech team to ensure technology and associated support in schools is aligned. • Ensure all support incidents and requests allocated to technicians are correctly assigned and prioritised to ensure efficient resolution of 2nd line IT work within agreed SLAs. • Provide technical escalation support and/or assist IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults • To own and manage all Significant and Major Incidents in your assigned schools / business units; especially communication, incident review and follow up actions. • Conduct periodic appraisals of team members, setting objectives, identify areas for development and facilitate training. • Implement and monitor the adoption of ITIL process with specific focus on Stakeholder, Incident, Change, Problem and Asset Management. • Support and/or manage projects and initiatives as directed by the European IT Director or European IT Service Delivery Manager. • IT Management & Leadership • IT Support environment (2nd & 3rd line support) • ITSM tools and methodology • ITIL practice and methodology • Team Management (including Matrix Management of staff) • Supporting diverse / remote businesses Education or similar sector • Windows Desktop & Server • MAC Desktop & Server • Server Rooms & Cloud Services • Device Management (e.g. InTune / JAMF) • Network technologies and protocols • Cyber Security Business Systems (e.g. Finance, MIS, CRM) • Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. • Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. • Ability to adjust communication style (especially in terms of language) to impart technical information to non-IT colleagues. • Strong leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. • Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach. Part of the role will be based on site in Central London for 4 days a week and the remaining day will be remote. The salary for this position if £50K - £55K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description IT Manager Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Manager ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 7 to 10 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning Evaluate and proritize security initiatives for the branch in London in collaboration with GT (Group Technology) - Group IT Security. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and escalate risks promptly. Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR and any other applicable to the IT). Evaluate GT s compliance with relevant regulatory standards (eg ISO 27001) as part of critical vendor performance assessment ensuring operational resilience is maintained. In collaboration with GT, manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software. In collaboration with GT, Develop and test incident response plans and coordinate responses to security incidents and breaches Raise awareness of cybersecurity issues among bank London employees; conduct annual training /workshops to educate staff on security best practices aligned with GT. Other Duties Maintain professional and technical knowledge (Conduct Rule 2) e.g. by attending educational workshops; read professional publications; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices etc where relevant. Collaborate with stakeholders to handle backlogs and new requirements - Resolve conflicts and remove blockers for the team - Monitor, track and uphold quality of deliverables. Be the point of contact for external communications and facilitate internal communication for effective collaboration on IT related matters. Ensure work deliverables are in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements . Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. To act as second/third level support with GT for support related issues. To comply with all applicable FCA/PRA conduct rules. Compliance with all mandatory training as set by the Branch/Group. Technical/Functional skills - Proficient in common operating systems o Windows 10, Windows Server 2018 and above o Redhat Linux based Operating System - Software proficiency o VMWare v6.7 and above o Veeam Backup and Replication o Symantec Endpoint Protection o Symantec Endpoint Encryption o ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus o Microsoft Office 365 o Bloomberg FXT/eikons o Murex Treasury System o SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA) - Networking (IT) o Cisco Switches and Routers o Fortigate Firewalls o LAN/WAN Routing - Hardware o Dell PowerEdge Servers o Dell PowerVault SAN Storage - Data analysis - Basic PC/Laptop support (formatting, imaging, etc) - Experience of writing and updating IT policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Committed and dedicated to team deliverables. - Ownership of the business - Strong interpersonal stakeholders management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to train IT staff, supervise and motivate team members for high performance - Experience in coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance - Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems - Strong analytical/critical thinking skills - Ability to understand and oversee code development Qualifications: Bachelors degree qualification in relevant discipline Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable. Relevant Work Experience At least 6 years of experience in IT within the financial/banking industry is preferable. Minimum of 2 years experience in managing staff or managing teams in a cross functional set-up. The position is based in Central London and is hybrid 3 days w eek in the office. The salary for this position will be up to £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description IT Manager Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Manager ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 7 to 10 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning Evaluate and proritize security initiatives for the branch in London in collaboration with GT (Group Technology) - Group IT Security. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and escalate risks promptly. Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR and any other applicable to the IT). Evaluate GT s compliance with relevant regulatory standards (eg ISO 27001) as part of critical vendor performance assessment ensuring operational resilience is maintained. In collaboration with GT, manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software. In collaboration with GT, Develop and test incident response plans and coordinate responses to security incidents and breaches Raise awareness of cybersecurity issues among bank London employees; conduct annual training /workshops to educate staff on security best practices aligned with GT. Other Duties Maintain professional and technical knowledge (Conduct Rule 2) e.g. by attending educational workshops; read professional publications; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices etc where relevant. Collaborate with stakeholders to handle backlogs and new requirements - Resolve conflicts and remove blockers for the team - Monitor, track and uphold quality of deliverables. Be the point of contact for external communications and facilitate internal communication for effective collaboration on IT related matters. Ensure work deliverables are in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements . Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. To act as second/third level support with GT for support related issues. To comply with all applicable FCA/PRA conduct rules. Compliance with all mandatory training as set by the Branch/Group. Technical/Functional skills - Proficient in common operating systems o Windows 10, Windows Server 2018 and above o Redhat Linux based Operating System - Software proficiency o VMWare v6.7 and above o Veeam Backup and Replication o Symantec Endpoint Protection o Symantec Endpoint Encryption o ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus o Microsoft Office 365 o Bloomberg FXT/eikons o Murex Treasury System o SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA) - Networking (IT) o Cisco Switches and Routers o Fortigate Firewalls o LAN/WAN Routing - Hardware o Dell PowerEdge Servers o Dell PowerVault SAN Storage - Data analysis - Basic PC/Laptop support (formatting, imaging, etc) - Experience of writing and updating IT policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Committed and dedicated to team deliverables. - Ownership of the business - Strong interpersonal stakeholders management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to train IT staff, supervise and motivate team members for high performance - Experience in coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance - Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems - Strong analytical/critical thinking skills - Ability to understand and oversee code development Qualifications: Bachelors degree qualification in relevant discipline Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable. Relevant Work Experience At least 6 years of experience in IT within the financial/banking industry is preferable. Minimum of 2 years experience in managing staff or managing teams in a cross functional set-up. The position is based in Central London and is hybrid 3 days w eek in the office. The salary for this position will be up to £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Technical IT Manager Our Client a financial institution with offices in Reading, are looking to recruit an IT Manager to manage the infrastructure and technology for the company. You must be hands-on and have at least 7 to 10 years proven track record. The following are a list of functions for this position: • Monitoring and management of the relationship with the managed service provider, including performance against SLAs, charges for non-standard items, complaints, changes to service • System changes (software upgrades, introduction of new systems • Non-standard requests (new software requests, different/more powerful laptops, etc) • Acquisitions of businesses - guidance on how to absorb people and systems • Security system monitoring - interpreting and managing output from the SOC (security operations centre) • Software licensing (Microsoft, Mimecast, other systems (time recording, billing, marketing, etc) • Change management (internal authorisation for significant system changes) • Assistance to senior management in relation to IT issues (for example, integration with a new time/billing system) • Response to technological change (e.g. major updates to Microsoft software, introduction of AI-based systems) • Accreditation for security certificates (Cyber Essentials Plus, possibly ISO 27001) • Assistance with AAF and other audits • Management of joiner/leaver process • Business continuity plan & disaster recovery This is a hybrid position with 2 to 3 days in the office at the offices in Reading. The salary for this position is circa £60K to £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Technical IT Manager Our Client a financial institution with offices in Reading, are looking to recruit an IT Manager to manage the infrastructure and technology for the company. You must be hands-on and have at least 7 to 10 years proven track record. The following are a list of functions for this position: • Monitoring and management of the relationship with the managed service provider, including performance against SLAs, charges for non-standard items, complaints, changes to service • System changes (software upgrades, introduction of new systems • Non-standard requests (new software requests, different/more powerful laptops, etc) • Acquisitions of businesses - guidance on how to absorb people and systems • Security system monitoring - interpreting and managing output from the SOC (security operations centre) • Software licensing (Microsoft, Mimecast, other systems (time recording, billing, marketing, etc) • Change management (internal authorisation for significant system changes) • Assistance to senior management in relation to IT issues (for example, integration with a new time/billing system) • Response to technological change (e.g. major updates to Microsoft software, introduction of AI-based systems) • Accreditation for security certificates (Cyber Essentials Plus, possibly ISO 27001) • Assistance with AAF and other audits • Management of joiner/leaver process • Business continuity plan & disaster recovery This is a hybrid position with 2 to 3 days in the office at the offices in Reading. The salary for this position is circa £60K to £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

We're looking for an exceptional IT Service Manager to help us make a difference to our planet. As our IT Service Manager, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, based in Exeter HQ. World changing work From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact We're experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making We're better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers Your world of expertise Joining our IT Service Management Team, you will enable our service delivery and improvements whilst driving adherence to our processes. You will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating tasks and actioning tickets working them through to completion. You will be involved with wider IT Service Management activities and will work with service delivery managers, account managers and our IT support teams to ensure delivery of a world class customer service. Your key duties To manage tasking of customer requests for Services including. Driving adherence to data quality for incoming requests Into the ITSM team, such as CSDs & Service requests to ensure that they include all required information and rejecting those that don't meet the data quality requirements. Updating data repositories to ensure accurate customer and service records are captured in ServiceNow. Where appropriate, facilitate further tasks, requests and changes to enable fulfilment of these requests. Liaise with colleagues across the organisation to update them on the progress of the services. Working across IT Service Management to identify and improve the processes, procedures and user experience through automation, simplification, and documentation. Why join us Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list. As our IT Service Manager, your total reward package will be up to £47,606 annually, which includes: £33,794 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential Criteria, skills and experience: Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) Processes: Understanding of ITSM principles, including service operations, change requests, tasks, and incident management, with a particular focus on improving process adherence and user experience. (We're experts by nature) Data Quality and Management: Ability to ensure the quality and accuracy of data in ITSM repositories, including validating customer and service records and addressing discrepancies effectively. Collaboration and Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in liaising across teams such as Service Desk, Service Delivery, Account Management, and technical support to ensure smooth service delivery. (We're better together) Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data, triage tickets, and manage customer service requests effectively, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to required standards. (We keep evolving) Organisational and Coordination Skills: Experience in managing and coordinating tasks, orders, and service operations activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of IT services. Understanding of the types of Services and products offered to customers by the Met Office and the channels these are issued through. How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date 08/01/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 20/01/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How we can help If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.

Pay up to £77,740, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Our Data Platforms Team are hiring an IT Service Manager to lead live support across all of our products and services. You'll define and drive the ITSM strategy for data platforms in DWP, as well as overseeing the well-being of all of our live services including performance, patching, FinOps and resilience. You will work closely with our expert engineering community and Product Owners to ensure cohesive maintenance and security of our services. You'll be a role model. You'll exemplify best practices in IT service management - with a strong focus on operational stability, robustness, resilience, availability, and quality. You'll be the primary escalation point for business and supplier stakeholders, ensuring high level service satisfaction and addressing any issues promptly. You will be part of the Data Platforms Senior Leadership Team. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of leading and facilitating the support of enterprise analytical, data platforms and related IT Products Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Experience of leading high performing teams in a modern digital IT support environment Experience of delivering to agreed service measures/KPI's or project delivery targets in a cost effective and timely manner Experience in developing and continually improving the service management policies, standards and guidance used in delivery of the services. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £77,740. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £22,500. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Pay up to £77,740, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Our Data Platforms Team are hiring an IT Service Manager to lead live support across all of our products and services. You'll define and drive the ITSM strategy for data platforms in DWP, as well as overseeing the well-being of all of our live services including performance, patching, FinOps and resilience. You will work closely with our expert engineering community and Product Owners to ensure cohesive maintenance and security of our services. You'll be a role model. You'll exemplify best practices in IT service management - with a strong focus on operational stability, robustness, resilience, availability, and quality. You'll be the primary escalation point for business and supplier stakeholders, ensuring high level service satisfaction and addressing any issues promptly. You will be part of the Data Platforms Senior Leadership Team. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of leading and facilitating the support of enterprise analytical, data platforms and related IT Products Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Experience of leading high performing teams in a modern digital IT support environment Experience of delivering to agreed service measures/KPI's or project delivery targets in a cost effective and timely manner Experience in developing and continually improving the service management policies, standards and guidance used in delivery of the services. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £77,740. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £22,500. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Pay up to £77,740, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Our Data Platforms Team are hiring an IT Service Manager to lead live support across all of our products and services. You'll define and drive the ITSM strategy for data platforms in DWP, as well as overseeing the well-being of all of our live services including performance, patching, FinOps and resilience. You will work closely with our expert engineering community and Product Owners to ensure cohesive maintenance and security of our services. You'll be a role model. You'll exemplify best practices in IT service management - with a strong focus on operational stability, robustness, resilience, availability, and quality. You'll be the primary escalation point for business and supplier stakeholders, ensuring high level service satisfaction and addressing any issues promptly. You will be part of the Data Platforms Senior Leadership Team. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of leading and facilitating the support of enterprise analytical, data platforms and related IT Products Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Experience of leading high performing teams in a modern digital IT support environment Experience of delivering to agreed service measures/KPI's or project delivery targets in a cost effective and timely manner Experience in developing and continually improving the service management policies, standards and guidance used in delivery of the services. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £77,740. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £22,500. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Lead IT Service Manager: Pay up to £72,664, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Our Children's Platform Enablement Team are hiring an IT Service Manager to lead live support across all of our products and services. You'll define and drive the ITSM strategy for Children's Platform in DWP, which enables DWP to get money to children, as well as overseeing the stability and well-being of all of our live services including developing and maintaining shared critical cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with our expert engineering community and Product Owners to ensure cohesive maintenance and security of our services. You'll be a role model. You'll exemplify best practices in IT service management - with a strong focus on operational stability, robustness, resilience, availability, and quality. You'll be the primary escalation point for business and supplier stakeholders, ensuring high level service satisfaction and addressing any issues promptly. You will be part of the Childrens Platforms Senior Leadership Team. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of AWS and deployment capabilities into this platform. Extensive experience of managing large IT Products and Services in live enterprise scale environment. Extensive experience of injecting continual service improvement, ensuring Live Service stability at all times. Experienced leadership skills to be able to effectively lead individuals and teams to deliver IT service excellence including leading and inspiring teams to deliver strategic outcomes. Extensive experience in building and developing effective working relationships with senior key stakeholders, the Business and IT Managers. Demonstrable experience of ITIL or other service management frameworks. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in our brilliant digital hubs in Newcastle. We're just across the road from Longbenton Metro. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £72,664. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £21,000. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Pay of £42,614 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. We need an IT Service Manager with ITIL4 certification or experience to work on our huge and varied IT estate in DWP. It's fast-paced working environment that will test your ITSM skills. You'll be challenged to respond to changing priorities while still delivering for our millions of users and around 100,000 colleagues. You will support colleagues across the DWP business to ensure that the required catalogue items are developed, deployed and maintained in line with the relevant policies, procedures, standards and agreements. Using ServiceNow (our service management platform) you will make sure catalogue item requirements are effectively developed, maintained and improved. The high volume of change drives a continuous pipeline of demand, and your relationship building skills will enable you to work collaboratively, managing expectations on a daily basis. There aren't many organisations working on IT at this scale. It's a brilliant place to fast-track your skills and your career. And we'll invest in you - you'll be part of a brilliant ITSM community of practice, with support, coaching, mentoring and formal learning in whatever blend works best for you. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? ITIL4 Foundation Certification or demonstrable experience of using ITIL 4 Service Management Framework and relevant tools e.g. ServiceNow, particularly in the role of Catalogue Administrator. Experience in building effective working relationships, establishing credibility amongst a variety of demanding stakeholder groups, ensuring that products and services (including Service and Operational Level targets) are designed around user needs and are delivered and managed in line with agreed policies, processes and performance measures. Proven experience in interpreting data and complex information using strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to present findings to different audiences, to enable decision making and ensure that issues and queries are proactively addressed. Demonstrable experience in using negotiation and collaboration skills to successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced agile environment, ensuring that all change is communicated, delivered and managed with appropriate governance and to a consistently high standard of customer service and outcomes. Leadership experience in managing a small team to deliver effective outcomes in an IT Service Management role. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £42, 614. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,345 a year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Job Description We are currently seeking a Senior IT Support Manager. In this role, you will perform support for our employee population, analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you'll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role • • Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services • • Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware • • Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative • • Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration • • Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software • • Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities for IT Manager • • Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure • • Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes • • Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs • • Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software • • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT • • Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure • • Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals • • Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes • • Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware • • Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively • • Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems • • Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions • • Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed • • Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups • • Manage information technology and computer systems • • Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time • • Preserve assets, information security and control structures • • Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience • • Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems • • Expertise in data center management and data governance • • Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications for IT Manager • • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience • • 5-7 years experience in IT management • • Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies • • Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems • • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills • • Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize • • Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices • • Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring. • • Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. • • Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions • • Proven leadership skills • • Strong creative and analytical thinking • • Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)

Job Description We are currently seeking a Senior IT Support Manager. In this role, you will perform support for our employee population, analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you'll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role • Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services • Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware • Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative • Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration • Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software • Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities for IT Manager • Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure • Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes • Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs • Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT • Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure • Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals • Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes • Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware • Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively • Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems • Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions • Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed • Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups • Manage information technology and computer systems • Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time • Preserve assets, information security and control structures • Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience • Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems • Expertise in data center management and data governance • Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications for IT Manager • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience • 5-7 years experience in IT management • Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies • Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills • Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize • Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices • Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring. • Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. • Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions • Proven leadership skills • Strong creative and analytical thinking • Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)

Job Description EU IT Solution Manager To be part of the IT Leadership Team and working closely with the European IT Director in supporting the transformation of the IT department to deliver quality IT services and associated support to our businesses across Europe. Accountable for the strategy, design, and deployment of technology solutions for IT systems and services across all Company European businesses to ensure they are simplified, standardised, reliable, and cost effective. Ensure that the Capacity and Availability of the IT systems and services can support core business functionality as and when it is required. Provide specialist 3rd line support when required. Define, measure and record service KPIs that will identify areas for development and deliver continuous improvement of IT services, processes, and support. Facilitate the education and development of 1st and 2nd line support teams. This role will enjoy hybrid working, splitting time between home and the IT Support Office, with occasional travel to the London office and other schools / business locations. Support the design, build and deployment of core IT systems and services: o Platforms - Physical hosts, virtual hosts (ESXi), Storage & Databases, SAAS Solutions, Monitoring, & backups. Networks - WAN, LAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, Firewalls, & Filtering. Cyber Security - Protection, Education, Audit, Disaster Recovery, & Business Continuity. Review, develop and enhance the continued delivery of 1st class student learning through IT. Identify and design solutions to enhance operations and solve business problems. Support IT Teams in all activities that lead to the successful implementation of new solutions. Direct the maintenance, monitoring and backup/restore of the European IT Services. Facilitate the provision of 3rd line support to Europe IT Services, escalating to Group IT as required. Manage major service incidents and problems through to resolution as directed. ITIL process owner for Capacity and Performance; Availability; IT Service Continuity. Provide technical escalation support and/or assist to IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults. Support, guide and/or manage IT projects as directed by the European IT Director. Audit and review the technical integrity of core systems and services. Review operating efficiencies to facilitate and accommodate business growth. Define, document and disseminate IT procedures, and standards. Manage and maintain a knowledge base for core systems and services. Any other reasonably requested duties. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. Strong technical leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach. Able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, problem solving, creative thinking and decision-making to design solutions and resolve issues. Flexibility to work in various locations when required. IT Support environment (3rd line support) ITSM tools and methodology ITIL practice and methodology IT Project Delivery IT Architecture Must be degree educated with an ITIL Foundation. Salary for this position will be up to £60K. The position will be hybrid/remote with meetings in Central London. Please dos end your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.