Head of IT

Interim Head of IT - Leicester (Hybrid, 3 days/week) 6 months contract c£450/day inside IR35 Run IT. Lead the team. Keep the lights on and the systems tight, while helping shape what comes next. An established UK organisation is looking for a hands-on Interim Head of IT to take charge of its technology function during a period of change. You''ll be the senior point of accountability for IT service delivery, leading a small ServiceDesk team while staying close to the tools and systems yourself; this isn''t a role where you sit above the detail. You''ll report directly to the CIO, run day-to-day operations, manage key suppliers, and give clear, practical input into how the IT function should be structured going forward. What you''ll be doing: Leading a structured handover and building a clear picture of systems, suppliers, contracts and licences Managing and developing an IT ServiceDesk team of two Owning day-to-day IT operations: incidents, service requests, changes and problem management Staying hands-on across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server and networking Overseeing identity and endpoint tools including Entra ID, Intune and Cynet Driving cyber security, patching and vulnerability remediation, and supporting ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials renewals Managing supplier relationships and holding partners to account on performance Delivering monthly reporting and a live operational/cyber dashboard to the CIO What you''ll bring: Hands-on experience with Microsoft ..... full job details .....