Impression Recruitment
IT Support & Systems Lead
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IT Support & Systems Lead
Job Title: IT Support & Systems Lead
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday (3 days working from home)
Are you an experienced IT professional with strong technical capability and a people focused, hands on approach? This is a role within a well established organisation operating at national scale.
This position sits at the heart of IT operations within a fast paced, collaborative environment. You will act as Deputy to the IT Manager, taking ownership of IT Support operations and ensuring the delivery of a stable, secure and responsive service across cloud, network and endpoint environments for employees across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities Of IT Support & Systems Lead
Lead IT Support operations (1st – 3rd line) and act as senior escalation point. Deputise for the IT Manager and support wider IT leadership duties. Manage major incidents, ensuring clear communication and effective resolution. Oversee ITSM processes including incident, change, problem and CMDB. Monitor service performance and produce KPI and trend reporting. Support Microsoft 365, Azure and Cisco Meraki environments. Ensure secure configuration, identity/access management and resilience. Support disaster recovery planning, testing and reporting. Maintain CMDB accuracy and manage IT asset lifecycle. Approve technical changes and minimise service disruption. Support audits, governance and compliance activities. Manage suppliers and ensure SLA performance. Support IT projects and stakeholder communication. Provide VIP/executive IT support. Mentor and support junior team members.
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Experience Required
IT service operations experience. Strong ITSM experience and CMDB management. Microsoft 365, Azure, Cisco Meraki experience. Incident, problem, change and escalation management. KPI reporting and service performance analysis. Strong user facing IT support background. Supplier and stakeholder management experience. IT governance, audit and compliance exposure. IT related degree or equivalent experience. ITIL Foundation and Microsoft certifications desirable.
In return, you will join a fantastic organisation within critical infrastructure, offering a role with real purpose and impact. You will work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise directly contributes to the stability of essential services. The package includes a competitive salary of £45,000 – £50,000 per annum and bonus scheme plus pension, private medical and dental insurance, hybrid working, ongoing development and excellent on site facilities. APPLY TODAY!
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