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# Information Systems Team Manager

- **Company:** Sheffield City Council
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £48,738 - £53,051
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Cloud Services, Microsoft Copilot, Systems Integration, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/information-systems-team-manager/55558575

## About the Role

coordinating major incidents across a large, complex application estate. * Critical services are restored quickly, risks are controlled and stakeholders receive clear communication. * Designing and delivering new systems, upgrades, integrations, automation and cloud-based solutions. * Solutions are secure, supportable, scalable and successfully transitioned into operation. * Governing technical change through CAB, Technical Design Authority, digital triage and service review arrangements. * Changes are evidence-based, appropriately approved and introduced with minimal disruption. * Managing application lifecycles, security, resilience, continuity, suppliers, contracts and technical standards. * Services remain compliant, resilient and provide value for money throughout their lifecycle. * Contributing to application roadmaps, emerging technology ( AI, Microsoft Copilot) and continual improvement. * Technology investment supports business priorities, service improvement and
long-term digital transformation. Core strengths required* Advanced knowledge of enterprise applications, databases, integrations, scripting, cloud services and information security. * The ability to analyse complex problems, assess risks and make sound decisions, often in situations where information is incomplete or time is limited. * A practical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting, service improvement and the delivery of technical solutions. * The confidence to lead, support and develop colleagues while building effective relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders. * The ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and appropriately to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience of ITIL service management, technical governance, project delivery and supplier management, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for services and customers. * A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and finding better ways to use technology to
support Council services. Role context* Direct line management responsibility for three Application Support Officers, providing day-to-day leadership, support and development. * Supports and helps develop an application estate of more than 300 business systems, including critical services that underpin the delivery of Council functions. * Works with a wide range of internal services, suppliers and technical specialists to resolve issues, deliver improvements and support new initiatives. * Regularly deputises for the Applications Manager and participates in the Applications Out of Hours rota. * Balances operational support, major incidents, project delivery, governance activities, supplier management and service improvement. * Provides technical advice and guidance to colleagues, managers, project teams and governance forums to support informed decision-making. Overall contribution: The role links expert technical delivery with people leadership and organisational governance