Interim IT Network Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Michael Page Technology
£550 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK
Summary: This Interim IT Network Manager role is focused on leading a team of approximately 10 Network Engineers within a public sector organization in Gloucester. The position emphasizes people leadership and service delivery, requiring technical network knowledge for stakeholder management and issue escalation. The role is primarily on-site, with a commitment to operational stability and collaboration across IT and business functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Line manage and lead a team of approx. 10 Network Engineers, including performance management, coaching, and development.
- Set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure effective delivery of network services and projects.
- Act as escalation point for complex network issues and incidents.
- Ensure operational stability, resilience, and security of the network estate.
- Collaborate with wider IT, security, and business stakeholders.
- Support change, improvement initiatives, and adoption of best practice.
- Contribute to service reviews, reporting, and governance processes.
- Maintain an on-site presence, ideally 4-5 days per week.
Key Skills:
- A strong background in IT systems and network infrastructure management.
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing IT strategies.
- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently.
- Knowledge of networking and cybersecurity best practices and data protection regulations.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- The ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Your own transport, and be able to commute daily to Gloucester.
Salary (Rate): £550 per day
City: Gloucester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
This Interim IT Network Manager role will lead and support a team of around 10 Network Engineers for a public sector organisation in Gloucester, with a primary focus on people leadership and service delivery. The role requires enough technical network knowledge to provide assurance, manage stakeholders, and act as an escalation point, without being hands-on day to day.
Client Details
This public sector organisation operates with a commitment to delivering excellent services to its community. As a small-sized entity, it values efficiency and innovation, striving to provide effective solutions to meet the needs of its stakeholders.
Description
- The Interim IT Network Manager will line manage and lead a team of approx. 10 Network Engineers, including performance management, coaching, and development.
- Set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure effective delivery of network services and projects.
- Act as escalation point for complex network issues and incidents.
- Ensure operational stability, resilience, and security of the network estate.
- Collaborate with wider IT, security, and business stakeholders.
- Support change, improvement initiatives, and adoption of best practice.
- Contribute to service reviews, reporting, and governance processes.
- Due to the people-management duties, the role will require an on-site presence, ideally 4-5 days per week.
Profile
As the successful candidate for the Interim IT Network Manager position, you should have:
- A strong background in IT systems and network infrastructure management.
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing IT strategies.
- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently.
- Knowledge of networking and cybersecurity best practices and data protection regulations.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- The ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Your own transport, and be able to commute daily to Gloucester.
Job Offer
- Competitive daily rate of £450 to £550 per day (Inside IR35).
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful public sector initiatives.
- Temporary position offering flexibility and diverse challenges.
- Chance to work within a small-sized organisation focused on community service.
