IT Team Leader

Location

South West London | United Kingdom

Job description

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an IT Team Leader to join one of Amey’s most successful and high-profile contracts, delivering secure IT services to a major UK Central Government department in Whitehall, London. This is a Permanent opportunity.

The IT Team Leader will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall IT strategy and ensuring the efficient operation of our organization's information technology systems. Working closely with the IT Manager, the IT Team lead will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day IT operations, implementing IT projects, and providing strategic input to enhance the organization's technological capabilities for a complex physical network and Microsoft Windows environment.

We actively encourage innovation, so this role will include evaluating and integrating new technology/equipment to improve our services.

Whilst a current security clearance isn’t a pre-requisite, you will be required to obtain and then retain DV clearance.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, based on Monday – Friday.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for :

• Manage and supervise the daily activities of the IT department to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Monitor and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, networks, and systems to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues promptly
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in accordance with established quality standards.
• Provide regular project updates to the IT Manager and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the IT Manager to identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements and innovation.
• Provide input on the selection and implementation of new technologies to enhance overall IT capabilities.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures to safeguard the organization's data and information assets.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven experience in IT leadership, with a focus on operational efficiency and project delivery.
• Good understanding of LAN/WAN/TCP/IP infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, GPO, Hyper-V.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange /365/Intune.
• Working Microsoft server 2016 – 2019.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and security best practices.

What we can offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain , helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.

• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.

• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.

• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

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