IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager

Interim IT Infrastructure & Operations ManagerSouth West London (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite) £550 per day Umbrella 6 Month Rolling Contract Salt Recruitment is working with a South West London Local Authority to recruit an experienced Interim IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager to lead the delivery and support of critical IT infrastructure and operational services. This is a hands on leadership role requiring an experienced manager who can oversee technical teams, maintain service stability and drive continuous improvement across infrastructure, cloud and end user services. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage a multidisciplinary IT Operations team covering infrastructure, networks, end user computing and telephony services. • Ensure the availability, performance and security of critical IT services. • Manage and support cloud platforms including AWS and Azure. • Oversee infrastructure technologies including Windows 11, firewalls, DNS, networking and Microsoft Teams telephony. • Drive service improvements and implement operational best practice. • Monitor service performance and ensure effective incident and problem management. • Work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to support business objectives. • Manage third party suppliers and service providers. • Ensure compliance with security, governance and operational standards. Essential Experience • Proven experience managing IT Infrastructure and Operations teams. • Strong technical background across cloud, networking and end user computing. • Experience supporting Azure and AWS environments. • Knowledge of Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Teams Telephony, DNS and firewall technologies. • Experience managing service delivery within complex environments. • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills. • Ability to work in a fast paced operational environment. Desirable Experience • Local Government experience. • Public Sector experience. • ITIL certification or equivalent service management experience. Contract Details • £550 per day Umbrella • 6 Month Rolling Contract • South West London • 3 Days Per Week Onsite (Mandatory) • Immediate Start Available *Rates depend on experience and client requirements