7 results for Database Manager in Oxford, Oxfordshire
IT Operations Manager
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <h2 data-end="26" data-start="0" data-section-id="1nyuh71">IT Operations Manager</h2><p data-start="27" data-end="97">London | On-site</p><p data-start="99" data-end="398">A prestigious London-based professional services organisation is looking for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join its growing technology team. This is a hands-on role supporting a fast-paced, high-performance environment where reliability, responsiveness, and professionalism are critical.</p><p data-end="819" data-start="400">You'll take ownership of the day-to-day IT operation while also playing a key role in modernising and improving the wider technology function. Alongside managing core infrastructure and end-user support, you'll have the opportunity to help drive an exciting automation programme across the business, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys both operational support and continuous improvement projects.</p><h3 data-end="846" data-section-id="1xdyghs" data-start="821">What you'll be doing:</h3><ul data-start="847" data-end="1583"><li data-start="847" data-section-id="1k0qjhs" data-end="954">Managing and supporting Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, networking, and endpoint environments</li><li data-section-id="xzqi70" data-start="955" data-end="1033">Providing hands-on support across Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android devices</li><li data-end="1102" data-start="1034" data-section-id="12gjr1m">Acting as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues</li><li data-end="1198" data-start="1103" data-section-id="1a9puja">Supporting AV and video conferencing technology for high-profile meetings and hybrid events</li><li data-end="1290" data-start="1199" data-section-id="1ljtuv3">Delivering infrastructure and systems projects from discovery through to implementation</li><li data-end="1403" data-section-id="mfb81s" data-start="1291">Driving automation initiatives using PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Power Apps, and similar tools</li><li data-end="1486" data-section-id="12bxuoj" data-start="1404">Managing IT suppliers, hardware provisioning, and service delivery performance</li><li data-section-id="17bb6cs" data-start="1487" data-end="1583">Ensuring strong security, backup, disaster recovery, and compliance practices are maintained</li></ul><h3 data-end="1614" data-section-id="12d06p0" data-start="1585">What they're looking for:</h3><ul data-end="2156" data-start="1615"><li data-start="1615" data-section-id="14e2nnf" data-end="1696">Strong experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure, or Systems Administration</li><li data-end="1767" data-start="1697" data-section-id="k2opsc">Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID</li><li data-end="1823" data-section-id="3fr55a" data-start="1768">Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation</li><li data-end="1906" data-start="1824" data-section-id="1qts9jg">Excellent communication skills with the ability to support senior stakeholders</li><li data-section-id="1n231g7" data-start="1907" data-end="1987">Experience delivering technical projects and improving operational processes</li><li data-start="1988" data-section-id="62bwag" data-end="2067">Knowledge of AV/conferencing technologies and modern workplace environments</li><li data-start="2068" data-section-id="1eguzl3" data-end="2156">A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in technology improvement and automation</li></ul><p data-start="2158" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-end="2391">This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation investing heavily in its technology function, where you'll have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape future IT operations and automation strategy.</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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC40NTUwMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-05-08T16:02:41Z
Data Analytics Manager
- Hampshire, Hampshire
- remote
- Contract
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- GBP / Yearly
- <p data-start="0" data-end="245">Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading telecommunications organisation to recruit a Data Analytics Manager on a 9-month contract basis. Hybrid - Hampshire/London - 3 days per week on site. </p><h2 data-end="259" data-start="252" data-section-id="1xwbgcx">Role</h2><p data-end="1389" data-start="260">* The Data Analytics Manager will establish and scale a centralised data and analytics capability to support commercial and operational decision-making across the organisation.<br data-end="439" / data-start="436"> * Translate business strategy and key use cases into actionable data and analytics initiatives.<br data-end="537" data-start="534" /> * Lead the consolidation of fragmented data sources following significant growth and acquisition activity.<br data-start="643" / data-end="646"> * Improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility across multiple systems and business units.<br / data-start="744" data-end="747"> * Support the design, development, and ongoing management of data warehouse and/or data lake environments.<br data-end="856" / data-start="853"> * Build scalable reporting, dashboarding, and analytics capabilities to support business-wide insight generation.<br data-start="969" / data-end="972"> * Partner with senior stakeholders to define commercial KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics.<br data-end="1083" / data-start="1080"> * Support the integration of newly acquired businesses and their data environments into a centralised model.<br data-end="1194" / data-start="1191"> * Introduce and embed data governance, standards, and best practice across the organisation.<br data-end="1289" / data-start="1286"> * Work closely with leadership to drive long-term value creation through data-led decision-making.</p><h2 data-end="1406" data-start="1396" data-section-id="6y2rri">Profile</h2><p data-end="2346" data-start="1407">* Strong hands-on experience with SQL and Python in data-focused environments.<br / data-start="1485" data-end="1488"> * Proven experience delivering data transformation, data enablement, or analytics modernisation initiatives.<br data-end="1599" data-start="1596" /> * Experience working with data warehouse and/or data lake architectures.<br data-start="1671" / data-end="1674"> * Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data management principles.<br data-end="1765" data-start="1762" /> * Demonstrable experience working in complex, fragmented, or rapidly changing data landscapes.<br data-end="1862" / data-start="1859"> * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.<br data-end="1953" / data-start="1950"> * Comfortable operating independently and driving initiatives in ambiguous environments.<br data-end="2044" data-start="2041" /> * Background in consulting or transformation environments highly desirable (e.g. KPMG, Deloitte, Accenture).<br data-end="2155" / data-start="2152"> * Experience in acquisitive, PE-backed, or high-growth organisations preferred.<br data-start="2234" / data-end="2237"> * Blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery capability, with the ability to both shape and execute.</p><h2 data-start="2353" data-section-id="1v75q76" data-end="2365">Company</h2><p data-end="2781" data-start="2366">* Market leading telecommunications organisation undergoing significant growth and acquisition-led expansion.<br data-end="2478" / data-start="2475"> * Building a new centralised data and analytics capability to transform reporting, governance, and commercial insight.<br data-start="2596" / data-end="2599"> * Fast-paced, greenfield environment with strong investment in data and digital transformation.<br data-end="2697" / data-start="2694"> * Hybrid working model with Hampshire office base and occasional travel to London.</p><h2 data-end="2810" data-section-id="1edaf9v" data-start="2788">Salary & Benefits</h2><p data-start="2811" data-is-only-node="" data-end="2903" data-is-last-node="">The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><br><br><br><br> <br> <br><br><br><br><br> <br><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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjkxMTYxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-05-27T17:11:57Z
IT Manager
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>IT Manager</strong><br />Location - London with Paris Travel</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">A world-renowned international education group with a heritage dating back more than 100 years is looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations across its London and Paris institutes.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Known globally for excellence, innovation and premium learning experiences, this organisation operates an international network of specialist schools and trains thousands of students each year from across the world. With a strong reputation and a truly global presence, it offers the chance to join a respected brand with real prestige.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a broad and hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of core infrastructure, user support, systems reliability and continuous improvement across two busy international sites. You'll have real autonomy, strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The Role</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of IT systems across both locations, ensuring stability, security and excellent service for staff and students. You'll also lead technical teams, manage suppliers and help shape future technology decisions.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">* Managing servers, storage and virtualised environments<br />* Supporting networks, switches, routers, VPNs, WiFi and firewalls<br />* Overseeing Microsoft 365 administration and Azure cloud services<br />* Managing backups, disaster recovery and business continuity<br />* Supporting telephony, CCTV and access control systems<br />* Maintaining Windows Server environments, Active Directory and remote desktop services<br />* Managing SQL Server / MySQL backups, restores and user access<br />* Monitoring security, permissions, antivirus and intrusion prevention<br />* Maintaining documentation, operational manuals and inventory systems<br />* Leading, mentoring and developing IT support staff<br />* Managing budgets, procurement and external vendors<br />* Supporting wider global IT teams when needed</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">* Strong infrastructure and systems experience across enterprise environments<br />* Solid knowledge of Windows Server, networking and cloud platforms<br />* Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware, Proxmox or Xen environments<br />* Confident troubleshooting skills with a calm, practical mindset<br />* Ability to prioritise effectively and work independently<br />* Previous experience supporting varied IT environments<br />* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach<br />* Comfortable working in a multicultural environment</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">* VMware, Microsoft or Linux certifications<br />* French language skills<br />* Exposure to lean six sigma principles</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>* Join a globally recognised premium brand<br />* Broad role with real ownership and variety<br />* International exposure across London and Paris<br />* Opportunity to lead improvements and modernisation projects<br />* Strong long-term career potential</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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC43NzA2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-04-30T08:39:25Z
Azure Snowflake DevOps Engineer
- London, London
- remote
- Contract
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400 - 450 GBP / Daily
- <p><strong>DevOps + Snowflake Data Engineer (Associate / Contract)</strong></p><p>Robert Half are looking for an <strong>interim DevOps + Snowflake Data Engineer</strong> to join as an <strong>Associate</strong> and support a <strong>global consulting firm</strong> delivering a major <strong>enterprise data transformation programme for an insurance client</strong>. The engagement sits within a <strong>Divisional Data Team</strong> responsible for building and managing an <strong>enterprise-wide data platform</strong>, improving reporting capabilities and embedding modern <strong>data governance and engineering best practices</strong>. This role blends <strong>Snowflake platform administration, DevOps engineering and data platform optimisation</strong> to ensure the reliability, security and performance of a modern cloud data estate.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Rate:</strong> <strong>c. £450+12.07% per day via PAYE </strong>(with employer's NI & Tax deducted at source - unlike umbrella companies and no umbrella company admin fees)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)</li><li><strong>Contract Length:</strong> c. 6 months rolling</li><li><strong>Start Date:</strong> c. 2-3 weeks subject to interview and onboarding</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and manage the <strong>Snowflake data platform</strong> across development, test and production environments</li><li>Implement <strong>security controls</strong> including RBAC, SSO/MFA authentication, data encryption and masking</li><li>Build and maintain <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> for Snowflake deployments using <strong>Azure DevOps or GitHub</strong></li><li>Automate operational and deployment processes across the data platform</li><li>Monitor platform health and performance and troubleshoot <strong>pipeline failures or operational incidents</strong></li><li>Manage <strong>Snowflake warehouses, databases, schemas and access roles</strong></li><li>Optimise <strong>query performance, warehouse sizing and Snowflake credit consumption</strong></li><li>Support <strong>database change management, secrets management and role hierarchy structures</strong></li><li>Work closely with <strong>data engineering and networking teams</strong> to resolve pipeline or infrastructure issues</li><li>Maintain artefactory certificates and resolve <strong>Snyk / SonarQube security scanner issues</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience administering <strong>Snowflake data warehouse platforms</strong></li><li>Experience implementing <strong>DevOps practices within data engineering or cloud environments</strong></li><li>Experience building <strong>CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tooling</strong></li><li>Strong <strong>SQL and data warehouse engineering experience</strong></li><li>Experience using <strong>DBT or modern data transformation frameworks</strong></li><li>Experience implementing <strong>RBAC, data security controls and governance policies</strong></li><li>Experience monitoring <strong>data platform performance and managing operational incidents</strong></li><li>Understanding of <strong>Azure cloud environments and modern data platforms</strong></li><li>Exposure to <strong>Terraform, infrastructure as code or platform automation</strong> is beneficial</li><li>Experience within <strong>insurance or financial services environments</strong> is highly desirable</li></ul><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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4yOTA0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-04-01T19:35:39Z
Finance Analyst
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>This newly created Finance Analysis role for a Growing Asset Manager firm paying £55,000 to £60,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City on a Permanent basis and operate 3 days in the office policy.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As a Finance Analysis, you will work closely with the Head of Finance who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Preparation of the quarterly update of the projection model, including the production of valuation bridge analysis reconciling to previous quarters</li><li>Collate quarterly information on the business for the Reporting pack and Strategic pack for the shareholders, and board reports for the Senior Leadership team</li><li>Manage the company's projection model asset database to ensure that it reflects the status of the portfolio of rolling investments, leases and future growth opportunities to prepare an accurate valuation</li><li>Support the Pricing function with the valuation of new investments in the projection model</li><li>Support the Structured Finance function ad hoc requests in relation to the Projection Model and latest forecast assumptions.</li><li>Providing modelling support and analysis of new debt transactions</li><li>Assisting the Structured Finance Manager with the preparation of the annual Investor</li><li>Run ad-hoc scenario analysis in the Projection model</li><li>Respond to ad-hoc questions from the senior leadership team and shareholders</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Finance Analysis for this Asset Manager firm is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Someone with experience Building Valuations Financial Models- (Will be a test)</li><li>Can be someone from Practice background or Industry</li><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Finance Analysis will report into a hugely impressive Head of commercial who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Asset Manager are currently on track for another year of growth and 2026 isn't looking like it's slowing down! The Asset Manager are a market leader and have currently 4 billion under assets. The team is currently 6 strong and this is a new hire due to growth</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £55,000 to £60,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more.</p><p> </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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjgwODAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-04-01T11:20:17Z
Data Engineer
- London, London
- remote
- Contract
-
- GBP / Yearly
- <h2 data-section-id="1annux6" data-end="49" data-start="0"> </h2><p data-end="451" data-start="96">Robert Half Technology are assisting a rapidly growing sports fashion brand to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced SME environment at a pivotal stage of growth, supporting the development and optimisation of a modern cloud-based data platform as the business continues to expand significantly.</p><h3 data-start="453" data-end="461" data-section-id="ynpk8i">Role</h3><ul data-end="1847" data-start="462"><li data-section-id="xz9vpa" data-end="600" data-start="462">The Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes within a modern cloud data environment.</li><li data-section-id="xp9vaw" data-end="727" data-start="601">Develop and optimise data solutions using Snowflake to support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence requirements.</li><li data-section-id="ux3th7" data-end="925" data-start="728">Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality data solutions across ecommerce, merchandising, supply chain, marketing, and customer data.</li><li data-start="926" data-section-id="zteorc" data-end="1085">Engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and translate business needs into scalable data solutions.</li><li data-section-id="15ejmc" data-end="1193" data-start="1086">Integrate data from multiple sources including ERP, CRM, ecommerce, marketing, and third-party platforms.</li><li data-end="1276" data-section-id="xkxjzx" data-start="1194">Ensure data quality, governance, security, and integrity across the data estate.</li><li data-start="1277" data-section-id="1w3i23p" data-end="1358">Build and maintain data models to support reporting and self-service analytics.</li><li data-start="1359" data-section-id="1yyvq55" data-end="1430">Optimise Snowflake performance, warehouse usage, and cost efficiency.</li><li data-start="1431" data-end="1532" data-section-id="1q1tf9r">Support and improve existing Azure cloud-based data infrastructure and orchestration processes.</li><li data-end="1619" data-section-id="10cw5jn" data-start="1533">Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to data pipelines and platform performance.</li><li data-end="1741" data-section-id="1w5o53o" data-start="1620">Contribute to best practices around CI/CD, automation, testing, and documentation within the data engineering function.</li><li data-start="1742" data-section-id="1cpshzd" data-end="1847">Work within an agile environment, supporting ongoing transformation and data modernisation initiatives.</li></ul><h3 data-start="1849" data-end="1860" data-section-id="ydxtfx">Profile</h3><ul data-end="3198" data-start="1861"><li data-start="1861" data-section-id="kvqbcl" data-end="1954">The Data Engineer will have 3-5 years' commercial experience within data engineering roles.</li><li data-end="2012" data-section-id="nvx49d" data-start="1955">Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake is essential.</li><li data-section-id="1ojtwpe" data-end="2110" data-start="2013">Previous experience working within an SME (Small to Medium Enterprise) environment is required.</li><li data-start="2111" data-section-id="uryepv" data-end="2229">Experience within the fashion, sportswear, retail, ecommerce, or consumer goods sector would be highly advantageous.</li><li data-start="2230" data-section-id="11kcfjg" data-end="2288">Strong SQL development and database optimisation skills.</li><li data-start="2289" data-end="2406" data-section-id="3tdlas">Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as dbt, Fivetran, Matillion, Azure Data Factory, or Airflow.</li><li data-section-id="1hllyk8" data-end="2470" data-start="2407">Experience working with Azure.</li><li data-end="2541" data-section-id="onvpw" data-start="2471">Familiarity with Python or Scala for data processing and automation.</li><li data-section-id="1rfkzwu" data-end="2624" data-start="2542">Experience with BI and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.</li><li data-section-id="e1rdhj" data-end="2723" data-start="2625">Understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modelling, and modern data architecture.</li><li data-start="2724" data-section-id="hi8t4y" data-end="2785">Experience integrating APIs and third-party SaaS platforms.</li><li data-start="2786" data-end="2935" data-section-id="oo6zqk">Must have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage with both technical and business teams.</li><li data-section-id="rlun4q" data-end="3024" data-start="2936">Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail.</li><li data-section-id="1hu72zz" data-end="3198" data-start="3025">The team are also open to reviewing profiles from strong Junior Data Engineers with relevant Snowflake exposure and a willingness to learn within a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h3 data-end="3211" data-section-id="1ob2sip" data-start="3200">Company</h3><ul data-end="3526" data-start="3212"><li data-section-id="14yu0tj" data-end="3289" data-start="3212">Rapidly growing sports fashion and ecommerce brand headquartered in London.</li><li data-section-id="1bcxuiv" data-end="3380" data-start="3290">Ambitious SME business currently going through a significant growth and expansion phase.</li><li data-start="3381" data-end="3476" data-section-id="paro5u">Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with ongoing investment in data and technology.</li><li data-section-id="xm1uch" data-end="3526" data-start="3477">Hybrid working model with London-based offices.</li></ul><h3 data-start="3528" data-end="3549" data-section-id="1n7l5sg">Salary & Benefits</h3><p data-is-only-node="" data-start="3550" data-end="3716" data-is-last-node="">The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications, and training. This role is offered on an initial 6 month contract with an ASAP start.</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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjQ2NTQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-05-19T18:03:10Z
IT Systems Lead
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>IT Systems Lead - London - Hybrid </strong></p><p><strong>£70,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience) + Equity & Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability</strong></p><p>This organisation is redefining what's possible in European defence technology, delivering speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. Operating as a small, elite, and highly capable team, it focuses on solving complex, high-impact problems quickly and effectively.</p><p>They are seeking an <strong>IT Systems Lead</strong> to take ownership of core IT infrastructure and operations within a talent-dense environment where every individual has a direct impact. This is not a predefined or siloed position, it is an opportunity for a high-calibre operator to shape, build, and run IT systems from the ground up, with the autonomy to define best practice and standards.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations, directly contributing to the organisation's mission and Europe's broader technological independence.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The IT Systems Lead will:</p><ul><li>Own the Microsoft environment end-to-end, including Entra ID, Windows endpoints, Intune/Autopilot (or GPO where appropriate), and core Microsoft server services</li><li>Build and operate IT infrastructure for a UK-based engineering workshop from the ground up, including secure network access, device provisioning, and endpoint compliance</li><li>Define and implement a hardened baseline across all endpoints, including MFA enforcement, least-privilege access, patching strategies, encryption, and standardised security policies</li><li>Act as the on-site IT authority, diagnosing and resolving issues quickly, documenting outcomes, and implementing preventative measures</li><li>Partner closely with international IT teams (including Linux/Kubernetes environments) to ensure consistent identity, access, and security controls across regions</li><li>Oversight and delivery of a new UK office move</li><li>Maintain high operational standards through clear documentation, asset management, streamlined workflows, and responsive user support</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience owning and operating Microsoft environments in real-world settings (Entra ID, Windows endpoint management, Intune/GPO, and core server infrastructure)</li><li>A security-first mindset, with strong understanding of access control, system hardening, and auditability</li><li>The ability to operate autonomously with sound judgement, particularly in environments where they may be the sole on-site IT lead</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused approach, prioritising root cause resolution, prevention, and long-term system integrity</li><li>Experience working in fast-paced, high-performance environments where uptime, security, and delivery speed are critical</li><li>Curiosity and willingness to collaborate across technology stacks, particularly with Linux and Kubernetes-based systems</li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance</strong></p><p>Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC), with the potential requirement for Developed Vetting (DV).</p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>The opportunity to contribute directly to one of Europe's most consequential defence and technology challenges</li><li>High ownership and autonomy, with full responsibility for shaping IT systems and standards</li><li>Close collaboration with leading experts across engineering, operations, and defence</li><li>A fast-paced environment where ideas are implemented quickly and outcomes matter</li><li>A culture built on clarity, integrity, and excellence, supporting individuals who take initiative and operate with accountability</li><li>Competitive compensation and meaningful equity aligned to impact and responsibility</li></ul><p> </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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi43MTA2NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
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