Technical Lead

Technical Lead – Kent – £55,000 + Excellent benefits & career development

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a multi-faceted business in Kent for a Technical Lead to

oversee the infrastructure of technical operations, managing a team of IT professionals, and developing strategic solutions to meet the technology needs.

Role & Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

• Provide IT leadership and vision.
• Service Management: Ensure the streamlined IT operation of the IT technical department in alignment with the business objectives of the organisation.
• Manage and deliver IT services to meet the needs of the company, including service management, planning, and support processes.

Technical expertise:

• Provide technical knowledge to support, maintain and deliver on all IT projects and objectives.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific short-term and long-term projects.

Team Management:

• Manage and develop a high-performing team of IT professionals. Foster a collaborative, supportive, and performance-oriented environment.

Business Leadership:

• Security and Compliance: Ensure the security of the IT systems and data integrity by implementing up-to-date security measures and compliance policies.

Budget Management:

• Contribute to the annual IT budget process and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Be aware of Group and Company H&S and Environmental Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
• Promote and ensure adherence to health and safety standards within the IT department and across Thanet Earth, including regular risk assessments and the implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Report all accidents, near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and environmental events noted throughout the business to the H & S Manager through the ‘HUB’.
• Notify your Line Manager of any procedures or work arrangements that you do not understand or feel competent to undertake.
• Co-operate with the Company at all times to ensure that the work is undertaken both effectively and safely.
• Use safety equipment or clothing provided in a proper manner and for the purpose intended.
• Work in accordance with any Health and Safety instruction or training that has been given.  
• Any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an IT Manager with the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation.
• Strong project management skills
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and landscapes including Microsoft Server, Hyper-V, M365 & Cybersecurity frameworks such as CIS.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, hardware/software and statistics.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders throughout the organisation.

Package

• £50,000-£55,000 depending on skills & experience
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employee assistant program
• Imagination Library – this is for anyone who has children under 5, a book will be sent out weekly to encourage children to read
• Life cover for all employees (including death in service benefit)
• Medi Cash – money back on eye tests, dentists, specialist appointments
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu vouchers
• Pension Scheme
• L&D Opportunities
• Free onsite parking 
• Working hours: Monday-Friday: 8-5pm