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# IAM Service Lead - Manchester

- **Company:** Adecco
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Okta
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225432194/iam-service-lead-manchester

## About the Role

* Proven IAM service ownership (not just support)
 * Strong governance experience across multiple IAM domains
 * Experience with audits, compliance, and lifecycle management
 * Hybrid IAM knowledge (on-prem + cloud)

Tech exposure to MIM, Entra ID, Okta, or PAM tools is a plus.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced IAM Service Lead to take ownership of an enterprise-scale Identity & Access Management service. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient access across the organisation.

You will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of IAM services, ensuring the right individuals and systems have the appropriate access at the right time., * Own the IAM service end-to-end (delivery, governance, performance)

 * Lead Service Design, TOM, and Service Transition
 * Oversee Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML) processes and access governance
 * Act as the main contact for audits and compliance
 * Manage SLAs, KPIs, risks, and stakeholders


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