Interim Head of IT / Infrastructure

Panoramic Associates are currently supporting a local authority in the search for an Interim Head of IT / Infrastructure to lead their IT Services function. This is a senior role responsible for ensuring the council's IT systems, infrastructure and services are secure and fit for purpose, supporting 500+ users across multiple locations. You will oversee the day-to-day management of a complex technology estate and lead a high performing IT team. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IT Services function

• Oversee the management and development of the council's IT infrastructure, including: o Roughly 150 servers (application, data and web servers) o Active Directory & Azure AD environments o Microsoft 365 platform o LAN/WAN networks

• Ensure systems and infrastructure effectively support users

• Manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring value for money and effective investment in technology.

• Implement and maintain best practice frameworks

• Provide regular reporting on performance, KPIs, and dashboards

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong background managing enterprise infrastructure environments
• Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD and Microsoft 365.
• Experience working within local government or the wider public sector.