Lead IT System Administrator

I'm working with a fast-growing UK bank with a strong heritage and a modern vision. They're looking for a Lead IT System Administrator to take ownership of their UK IT environment and help them scale. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage one system administrator initially, with plans to grow the team.

You'll work closely with platform engineering and DevOps teams, driving automation, improving processes., * Lead and manage IT system administration for UK operations.

• Oversee initial IT setups, SaaS systems, and incident management processes.
• Drive automation of manual processes and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on cloud and platform projects (Atlassian, Rovo AI).
• Provide stakeholder management, take full ownership, and proactively identify improvements.
• Mentor and guide team members as the function scales.

• Core: Python, PowerShell, M365, Salesforce.
• Cloud/Platform: Atlassian suite, SaaS systems.
• Desirable: ServiceNow, familiarity with SDLC.
• Strong understanding of incident management and regulated environments (nice to have).
• Genuine interest in technology (e.g., homelab projects).