Information Technology Lead - #2076744

The Opportunity

We’re working with a growing, technology-led business that operates a high-traffic, customer-facing digital platform at the core of its operations.

The Why? (TOP 3 as we could put far more in there!)

• The role is critical to not just the organisation but also to the wider group which will ensure you are very much at the coalface of technical innovation & change (AI being a big topic for implementation).
• Full ownership of the IT space - from IT infrastructure to cyber security.
• Excellent for a budding leader as you would be given a couple of direct reports from a support perspective to lead.

The What?

The IT Lead is responsible for leading the delivery, optimisation and continuous improvement of

businesses technical infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned to business needs.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership — acting as the senior technical

escalation point while enabling the business to operate efficiently and securely.

Skills required:

• Strong hands-on technical experience in IT infrastructure, systems, and support.
• Experience leading IT projects and delivering technical implementations.
• LAN, WAN and VOIP technologies.
• Windows environment experience (desktop and server architecture incl VM’s.)
• Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, VPN, Firewall management.
• Microsoft 365 environments including Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Teams and Sharepoint.
• Exchange – onprem or hosted, plus appropriate gateway \ archiving management.
• Experience leading or supporting information security and compliance frameworks
• (ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials).
• Supplier management experience, with a focus on performance and cost optimisation.

Hybrid working:

Due to the regular stakeholder engagement and expectations of the role the position is 3 days week onsite with 2 days working remotely.

The Benefits? (Skinny)

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to purchase days)
• Perkbox subscription
• 5% matched pension
• Healthcare insurance via myWellbeing
• Electric car salary sacrifice
• Among more!

And finally.. Who are we?

FORT - Future of Recruiting Technologists is a technical & IT search consultancy that specialises in placing experienced professionals & teams with leading technology companies in the North of England.

We strive to provide our candidates with the most transformative opportunities available. For our clients we understand that technical expertise alone does not make for the best employee. We take time to ensure a strong cultural and technical fit through deep understanding of our client's business and project needs. Ultimately, we pair technologists with businesses based on more than just skills.

Please get in touch and apply!!