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Contract IT Manager

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 600 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Role: Contract IT Manager / Head of IT (OUTSIDE IR35)
Length: 6 to 9 Month Contract
Location: Hybrid in Reading (1-2 days onsite)
Day Rate: £500 to £600 per day

The Role

Technify Talent is partnering with a leading technology business based in Reading to hire a Contract IT Manager / Head of IT on a 6 to 9 month initial contract (Outside IR35).

This is a hands on leadership role, overseeing a small IT Team (3 Linux Systems Engineers and 1 Infrastructure Lead) while driving the business’s IT transformation journey.

The business’s infrastructure is primarily on-premise, with plans to transition to the cloud to support growth, improve scalability, and enhance operational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

  * Infrastructure Management: Oversee daily IT operations, manage team of 4, ensure secure network and data systems

  * IT Transformation: Lead initiatives aligning IT with business goals, identify process improvements

  * Cybersecurity / ISO: Identify risks, lead ISO/IEC 27001/27002 compliance, conduct audits

  * Disaster Recovery: Develop, maintain, and test backup and recovery plans

Required Skills

  * Proven experience as IT Manager / Head of IT or similar

  * Strong leadership with ability to drive change

  * Hands-on experience with Linux servers and physical infrastructure

  * Experience in O365 Administration and Windows Support

  * Familiarity with cloud technologies and migration strategies

  * Background in designing and implementing IT systems

We are looking for someone to start ASAP. Interviews can be arranged at short notice.

If you are interested, please apply now for immediate consideration

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