Job Description

Job Title:

Senior IT consultant

Contract Type:

Fixed-Term (6 Months)

Reports to:

Managing Director

We will only be considering candidates who are immediately available for this interim role.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive

Interim IT Manager

to lead and support our IT function during a critical transitional period. This 6-month assignment will involve not only maintaining continuity of service but also conducting a comprehensive assessment of the current IT environment and leading the initial phases of remediation and improvement.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in

team management

,

team building

, and hands-on expertise in

data management

,

IT security

, and

cloud infrastructure

. They will work closely with senior stakeholders to stabilise operations, assess risk, and define and execute a clear action plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and support the IT team, including performance reviews, coaching, and capability development. Foster a high-performing and collaborative team environment. Conduct a full

assessment of the current state of IT

within the organisation, covering infrastructure, systems, processes, service levels, and staffing.

Identify and analyse key risks

, including security vulnerabilities, system failures, technical debt, data protection concerns, and support gaps. Quantify the size and nature of any

backlog of work

, including unresolved issues, maintenance tasks, and project delays. Determine the

capability and capacity

required (people, skills, tools) to stabilise and improve the IT environment.

Prepare and commence execution of a prioritised action plan

to reduce risk, address the backlog, and lay the foundation for future improvements. Oversee day-to-day IT operations, ensuring performance, security, and user satisfaction. Ensure data governance, protection, and compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., GDPR). Lead IT security practices across systems, infrastructure, and user environments. Act as the senior escalation point for IT incidents and service interruptions. Collaborate with leadership to align IT operations and planning with wider business needs. Support recruitment, onboarding, and knowledge transfer processes if applicable.

Key Requirements:

Substantial experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally as an IT Manager, Head of IT, or similar. Strong, hands-on experience in

IT team leadership

,

team building

, and performance management. Demonstrated ability to assess and diagnose IT environments, identify risk, and design and initiate recovery plans. Deep knowledge of

data management

, including governance, integrity, and compliance (e.g., GDPR). Proficiency in

IT security

, risk mitigation, and incident response best practices. Hands-on experience with

cloud platforms

. Comfortable managing day-to-day IT services while planning and initiating strategic change. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Available to start

immediately

and commit for the full 6-month term. Experience managing hybrid or distributed teams.

What We Offer

:

Potential for Temp-Perm Up to 30% discount on company products. Employee referral scheme. Employee recognition schemes. Free On-site parking. Casual Dress. Opportunities for promotion & development.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 500.00 per day

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Location:

Huddersfield HD2 1UA (preferred)
Work Location: In person