IT Networking Team Leader

• Manage and develop a high-performing Network Operations team
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration

Own the Network Estate

• Take full responsibility for a large-scale Cisco Meraki environment (MX, MS, MR)
• Drive performance, resilience, and scalability across all services
• Lead network upgrades, deployments, and lifecycle management

Deliver Modern Connectivity

• Shape and support hybrid cloud networking in Azure
• Oversee WAN, LAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and wireless environments
• Ensure seamless connectivity across a geographically distributed estate

Drive Innovation & Automation

• Introduce and expand automation (PowerShell / Python)
• Reduce manual effort and improve operational consistency
• Move towards infrastructure-as-code principles

Strengthen Security & Compliance

• Work closely with security teams on Cyber Essentials Plus & ISO 27001
• Oversee firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation, and secure access controls
• Support audits, risk management, and incident response

Lead Key Projects

• Own technical delivery of network projects including:

• Site deployments
• Connectivity transformations
• Telephony rollouts (VoIP/SIP)
• Platform enhancements

• Strong leadership experience managing technical teams
• Proven background in enterprise networking (multi-site environments)
• Deep expertise in Cisco Meraki (essential)
• Experience with Azure networking and hybrid environments
• Solid knowledge of network security, SD-WAN, VPNs, and routing/switching
• Exposure to automation tools and scripting
• Ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects end-to-end

Certifications such as CCNP, Meraki, or Azure Network Engineer are a bonus - but practical experience matters most.

• Salary up to £65,000
• Hybrid working (Lichfield-based)
• A genuinely supportive and forward-thinking IT leadership team
• The chance to lead during a major period of investment and transformation
• Real career development in a business where IT is valued

At Voyage Care, technology isn't just infrastructure - it's critical to delivering safe, effective care to thousands of people across the UK., We're one of the UK's leading care providers, supporting individuals with complex needs to live independently. Behind every service we run is a technology platform that must be secure, resilient, and always available - and that's where you come in. Our IT team operates 24/7, delivering critical infrastructure that directly impacts the quality of care people receive every day.