Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Charles Simon Associates Ltd
Head of Infrastructure – Azure | Leadership | Strategy | Cyber Security | Manchester/Hybrid | £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Manchester/Hybrid (on-site when required) Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum DOE + Bonus + Benefits Start Date: ASAP The Company: Charles Simon Associates are proud to be partnering with a well-established, national organisation to recruit for … alignment with business objectives. Oversee BAU operations and ensure service excellence across internal teams and 3rd-party vendors. Drive standardisation and optimisation across the IT environment. Maintain and advance Cyber Security compliance (CyberEssentials Plus, ISO27001). Act as the escalation point for infrastructure and compliance issues. Collaborate with stakeholders across the business on projects and transformation … role. Strong technical grounding within Azure, Microsoft 365, and related cloud technologies. Experienced in leading and developing high-performing teams. Strong stakeholder management and vendor relationship experience. Knowledge of Cyber Security standards (CyberEssentials Plus, ISO27001). Experience supporting application delivery or development teams is advantageous. What’s On Offer: Salary up to £85,000 per annum More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Charles Simon Associates Ltd
Head of IT – (Infrastructure, Hands on, Azure, Leadership, Management, Strategy, 3rd Party Vendors, Cyber) – Permanent – Manchester/Hybrid Charles Simon Associates have been retained to find a Head of IT on a permanent basis for a well known national business based in the North West. Our client have several offices in the North West as well as further afield … Hands on when and where required within the Microsoft stack: Azure, O365 etc Strong strategy execution Extensive Stakeholder Management both internally and externally with 3rd party vendors Understanding of Cyber Security, and what is needed to complete CyberEssentials Plus and ISO270001 Previous experience of running teams/staff who are involved in application creation and management … the business Executing a process of standardisation across the IT landscape Ensuring reliable BAU operations across the business ben that from internal or external partners Controlling the ISO270001 and CyberEssentials certifications and continuation to adhere to these principals moving forward into 2027 and beyond Partnering with other areas of the business on projects and programs of work More ❯
This role is a pivotal part in not just maintaining but continually improving cyber resilience, collaborating across different teams and directly influencing business operations and customer confidence. Your impact is visible: safeguarding revenue, supporting market expansion, and enhancing company reputation for digital trust. My client is a leading Telecoms provider, looking for an experienced Lead Security Compliance Manager - responsible … the ongoing management, improvement, and compliance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) across a complex technology environment. Acting as the go-to person for security certifications (ISO27001, PCI, CyberEssentials, Telecoms Security Act (TSA), you'll provide assurance to customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams that robust standards and controls are met every day. Key Responsibilities Manage … and maintain compliance with all required security certifications (ISO27001, PCI, TSA, CyberEssentials). Oversee responses to incoming customer security questionnaires and RFPs, supporting audits and regulatory engagements. Drive security awareness and training activities across the business. Foster strong relationships with Technology, IT, Security, and Internal Audit teams. Continually improve the ISMS and compliance regime, including mergers/ More ❯
implementing preventative solutions. Deliver and oversee infrastructure improvement projects from planning and implementation through to structured handover. Ensure systems meet and exceed security and compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, CyberEssentials Plus). Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to align technical priorities with organisational objectives. Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and More ❯
Preston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Nextech
work closely with sales, delivery, and support teams. Desirable: * Certifications from Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Fortinet, Veeam, or Ubiquiti.* Hands-on Azure architecture and migration experience.* Familiarity with security frameworks (CyberEssentials, NIST, CIS).* Understanding of modern networking (SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA).* Experience within an MSP or consultancy environment . Why You'll Love Working Here: * Work More ❯
leading an IT team across three locations in the North West. You will be integral in leading the implementation of the company's technical architecture, enhanced business process implementation, cyberessentials plus accreditation and to support cost effective business applications, systems and processes. The successful candidate should be willing to actively engage and contribute their technical knowledge, to More ❯
Warrington, Preston on the Hill, Cheshire, United Kingdom
NMS Recruit Ltd
leading an IT team across three locations in the North West. You will be integral in leading the implementation of the company's technical architecture, enhanced business process implementation, cyberessentials plus accreditation and to support cost effective business applications, systems and processes. The successful candidate should be willing to actively engage and contribute their technical knowledge, to More ❯
RFP questions. Work with the Legal, Risk, Ethics and Compliance team to support management of broader business security risks, achievement and maintenance of government standards including ISO 27001 and CyberEssentials + and respond to issues Ensure strong security measures are embedded in the product development lifecycle, from design through deployment, aligning with industry best practices and global More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Michael Page Technology
their operations. The company offers a broad portfolio of services including network, cloud, voice, and security solutions. Description Maintain and enhance compliance with multiple security standards (e.g. ISO27001, PCI, CyberEssentials). Manage the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS). Lead responses to customer security questionnaires and support proposal/audit requests. Deliver internal security awareness More ❯
skill development.* Participate in customer checkpoints to ensure service performance aligns with client expectations.* Work closely with account managers and client stakeholders as a trusted technical advisor, including supporting cyber security posture and compliance.* Support the Bid and Pre-Sales teams with technical insight, site assessments, and solution recommendations. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support * Work with Group Solutions to ensure … Experience * Significant experience in a senior technical or operational leadership role within an MSP or IT services organisation.* Strong technical background across Microsoft technologies, infrastructure, networking, cloud services, and cyber security.* Expert understanding of MSP toolsets including Datto RMM and Autotask PSA.* Demonstrable experience building and enforcing technical standards, service governance, and quality frameworks.* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and … cross-functional leadership skills.* Solid working knowledge of ITIL, ISO 27001, CyberEssentials, and related compliance frameworks. Desirable Formal qualifications in IT service management, quality assurance, or related disciplines.Experience working within sectors requiring safeguarding and enhanced data protection (e.g., education).Strong ability to influence, coach, and drive meaningful change across technical and non-technical teams. More ❯