Contract IT Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Technify Talent Limited
£600 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Reading, Berkshire
Summary: The role of Contract IT Manager / Head of IT involves leading a small IT team while overseeing the business's IT transformation journey. This hands-on leadership position requires managing daily IT operations and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. The contract is for an initial period of 6 to 9 months and is classified as outside IR35. The position is hybrid, requiring 1-2 days on-site in Reading.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily IT operations, manage team of 4, ensure secure network and data systems
- Lead initiatives aligning IT with business goals, identify process improvements
- Identify risks, lead ISO/IEC 27001/27002 compliance, conduct audits
- Develop, maintain, and test backup and recovery plans
Key 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
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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.