<p><strong>๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ (๐ฃ๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ป) -Top Trading Company!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐ป | ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ | ๐ฏ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ / ๐ฎ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ</strong></p><p><strong>๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ ๐ข๐ก๐๐ฌ</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>๐๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ง๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ณ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>๐๐ข๐ข๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ ๐ก๐๐ช ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐?</strong></p><p><strong>FUTURE CTO Sucession on offer! </strong></p><p>Want to take <strong>๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ</strong> of technology rather than simply manage someone else's roadmap?</p><p>This could be the role for you.</p><p>I'm working on a <strong>๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต-๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด</strong> opportunity with an established financial services business that is investing heavily in its technology capability.</p><p>This is a chance to <strong>๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ, ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐๐ป</strong> the engineering function.</p><p>You'll have <strong>๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐</strong>, direct access to senior stakeholders and the freedom to influence technology, architecture, engineering standards, development and AI.</p><p>And importantly, <strong>๐ฌ๐ข๐จ'๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ก๐.</strong></p><p>This is <strong>๐ก๐ข๐ง</strong> a Head of Engineering role where you spend your days in meetings managing managers.</p><p> </p><p><strong>๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ'๐๐ ๐ข๐ช๐ก</strong></p><p>* Own the firm-wide <strong>๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ-๐๐-๐ฏ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐</strong></p><p>* Design, build and ship software yourself</p><p>* Shape the engineering roadmap and decide <strong>๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐น๐, ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ</strong></p><p>* Lead and technically coach development and scripting resources</p><p>* Develop junior engineers and raise the technical bar</p><p>* Own <strong>๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐, ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด & ๐๐/๐๐</strong> end-to-end</p><p>* Work closely with IT on production and technical governance</p><p>* Own relationships with key technology vendors</p><p>* Drive the <strong>๐ฃ๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ป & ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐</strong></p><p>* Introduce and raise engineering standards across the business</p><p> </p><p><strong>๐ง๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ก</strong></p><p>I'm looking for someone who is <strong>๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ, ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด.</strong></p><p>Someone who can walk into a business, understand what needs to change, make decisions and then <strong>๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฝ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐.</strong></p><p>Strong experience across:</p><p><strong>๐ฃ๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ป | ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด | ๐๐/๐๐ | ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฑ/๐๐ฒ๐๐ข๐ฝ๐ | ๐๐</strong></p><p>Experience within <strong>๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐, ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐, ๐๐ง๐๐, ๐๐ง๐๐, ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐๐</strong> would be particularly relevant.</p><p> </p><p><strong>๐ช๐๐ฌ ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ก๐?</strong></p><p>Because you won't just be <strong>๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป.</strong></p><p>You'll have the opportunity to <strong>๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ถ๐, ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ผ๐๐ป.</strong></p><p>You'll have a <strong>๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ</strong>, genuine autonomy and the ability to influence how technology is built and used across the business.</p><p>If you're looking for the next step where <strong>๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ง๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฆ</strong>, this is one worth having a conversation about.</p><p>If you're a strong Python engineer who has moved into leadership, or an engineering leader who refuses to stop being hands-on, <strong>๐'๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ข ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ.</strong></p><p><strong>๐๐ข๐ข๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ ๐ก๐๐ช ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐?</strong></p><p><strong>๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐ฌ ๐ก๐ข๐ช!!!</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS44MjUzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Seeking an experienced, commercially focused Interim CIO to lead the stabilisation and transformation of a UK IT Managed Services Provider (MSP).</p><p>Operating across four UK locations, the business has grown through acquisition and delivers strong organic growth and profitability, serving predominantly SME clients.</p><p>Following significant changes to the Executive Leadership Team, the immediate focus is on strengthening leadership, embedding operational structures and driving performance. The role combines operational and financial accountability with strategic client engagement, technology transformation and commercial growth.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Interim CIO to lead the stabilisation and transformation of a UK IT Managed Services Provider (MSP).</li><li>Provide strategic and operational leadership following significant changes to the Executive Leadership Team.</li><li>Drive operational performance, organisational development and technology transformation across a multi-site business.</li><li>Combine internal leadership and financial accountability with senior client engagement and commercial growth.</li><li>Initially focused on stabilisation, with the remit evolving towards longer-term business transformation.</li><li>Potential for the interim appointment to transition into a permanent executive leadership role.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Stabilise the business following significant changes to the Executive Leadership Team, providing clear direction and leadership.</li><li>Review, refine and embed the organisational structure across the IT and service delivery functions.</li><li>Take responsibility for a ยฃ5.8m operational budget, driving financial performance, cost efficiency and profitability.</li><li>Lead the implementation of Halo, the new service management and ticketing platform.</li><li>Oversee the NetSuite upgrade, improving operational processes, financial reporting and business visibility.</li><li>Drive operational efficiency, standardisation and service delivery improvements across all four UK locations.</li><li>Act as the senior executive point of contact for key clients, strengthening relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Identify and deliver cross-selling, account expansion and organic revenue growth opportunities.</li><li>Support geographic expansion, including the development and opening of new branches.</li><li>Develop and execute a longer-term transformation strategy to create a scalable, efficient and commercially focused MSP platform.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Established IT Managed Services Provider with a strong presence in the SME market.</li><li>Delivers a broad range of managed IT services alongside hardware resale.</li><li>Strong track record of organic revenue growth and profitability.</li><li>Operates a multi-site business with an established national presence.</li><li>Has grown through acquisitions, with acquired businesses now wholly owned and integrated into a single platform.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjEzMTQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>IT Operations Manager<br />Reading | ยฃ65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation<br />We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading.<br />This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs.<br />Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment.<br />The role<br />You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation.<br />Key responsibilities will include:<br />* Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services<br />* Managing and developing technical support capabilities<br />* Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets<br />* Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents<br />* Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management<br />* Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services<br />* Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management<br />* Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity<br />* Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers<br />* Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs<br />* Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance<br />* Producing operational reports and performance dashboards<br />* Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies<br />* Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team<br />About you<br />We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.<br />You will ideally have:<br />* Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery<br />* Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams<br />* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID<br />* Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment<br />* Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk<br />* Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills<br />* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities<br />* Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br />* A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience<br />Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications.<br />What you'll get<br />* ยฃ65,000 salary<br />* Permanent position<br />* Reading-based<br />* 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation<br />* Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm<br />* 24 days' holiday + bank holidays<br />* Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function<br />* Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement<br />Our values<br />We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support.<br />We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results.<br />If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Technology are assisting a growing technology organisation to recruit an IT Manager on a contract basis. 6-month minimum contract. Part-time working - 3 days per week. Hybrid working - London based. ASAP start.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Role</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The IT Manager will manage and maintain the organisation's IT environment, ensuring reliable, secure and efficient day-to-day operations.</li><li>Manage the company's macOS and Apple device estate, including device enrolment, configuration, application deployment, patching and compliance.</li><li>Administer endpoint management platforms including Microsoft Intune and JAMF, supporting device provisioning and lifecycle management.</li><li>Manage Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, including users, groups, permissions, licensing, MFA, SSO and Conditional Access.</li><li>Provide hands-on IT support across hardware, software, endpoint, identity and access issues.</li><li>Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including user accounts, access and device provisioning.</li><li>Maintain IT assets, software records, documentation, processes and support procedures.</li><li>Support IT security and compliance requirements, ensuring devices and users remain appropriately managed and secure.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve and automate IT processes, including device provisioning, reporting and routine support activities.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The IT Manager will have strong experience in IT Support, IT Operations, Endpoint Management or a similar role.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience supporting macOS and Apple devices.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Intune, JAMF or other MDM technologies.</li><li>Strong Microsoft 365 and Entra ID / Azure AD experience.</li><li>Good understanding of MFA, SSO, Conditional Access and identity management.</li><li>Experience with Apple Business Manager and automated device enrolment would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Strong communication and organisational abilities, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a wider team.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Company</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Growing technology organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week, part-time</li><li>6-month minimum contract</li><li>ASAP start</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The contract rate is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjAzNjQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">