Job Title: Interim Head of IT / Infrastructure
Rate: £450 - £650 per day
Contract: Interim (initial 6 months)
Location: Hybrid, Midlands
Start: ASAP

Panoramic Associates are currently supporting a local authority in the search for an Interim Head of IT / Infrastructure to lead their IT Services function.

This is a senior role responsible for ensuring the council's IT systems, infrastructure and services are secure and fit for purpose, supporting 500+ users across multiple locations.

You will oversee the day-to-day management of a complex technology estate and lead a high performing IT team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the IT Services function

Oversee the management and development of the council's IT infrastructure, including:

Roughly 150 servers (application, data and web servers)

Active Directory & Azure AD environments

Microsoft 365 platform

LAN/WAN networks

Ensure systems and infrastructure effectively support users

Manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring value for money and effective investment in technology.

Implement and maintain best practice frameworks

Provide regular reporting on performance, KPIs, and dashboards

Experience Required

Proven experience in a similar role

Strong background managing enterprise infrastructure environments

Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD and Microsoft 365.

Experience working within local government or the wider public sector.

Contract Details

£450 - £650 per day

Initial 6-month contract

Hybrid working, Midlands

Please apply with your CV or contact us for further information