It manager jobs in Central london, greater london

The Vacancy

Are you passionate about building modern, secure, user‑centred digital services? Do you enjoy leading talented people, shaping product strategy and delivering applications that truly meet the needs of users? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Methodist Church’s Connexional Team is looking for an IT Product & Applications Manager to lead the full lifecycle of our key applications and products — including Dynamics 365, Power Platform solutions and a significant PHP/SQL application.

This is a hands-on role and a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a values‑driven organisation committed to service, integrity, learning and inclusion.

As our IT Product & Applications Manager, you’ll:

• Lead product strategy and roadmaps across a portfolio of enterprise applications
• Deliver high-quality support personally and through your team, and act as a point of escalation
• Champion service quality, reliability, and security\azQS
• Set high‑level architecture, integrations and best‑practice design
• Prioritise backlogs based on user needs, business value and data insights
• Oversee change management, releases, and continuous improvement activity
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of application specialists and developers
• Drive operational excellence — reducing incidents, improving automation, and enabling self‑service

About You

We’re looking for someone who

• Has significant experience managing enterprise IT products or applications
• Understands cloud ecosystems (especially Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365)
• Communicates clearly with both technical and non‑technical colleagues
• Brings a collaborative, inclusive management style
• Enjoys solving problems and helping teams succeed
• Values equity, diversity and belonging — and actively works to remove barriers
• Appreciates our organisational purpose and wants to make a positive societal impact

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and experience will also be taken into consideration.

Location: London WC1H. Based in the heart of Bloomsbury, this position is easily commutable via Euston Square, King’s Cross, and Russell Square stations.

Hybrid Working: For office-based roles, a hybrid working pattern may be possible, typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, in accordance with the team and organisation needs. Hybrid working will be supported wherever possible and is dependent on the postholder having a safe, secure, and effective remote working environment. Where this cannot be accommodated, the role will be office-based.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by:

• Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year)
• Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable)
• Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service.
• A generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. 

How to Apply

Please submit a completed online application form on our website. 

Informal Enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Andrew Webb, Director of IT. Contact details on our website.

For questions or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our HR team. 

Key Dates

The closing date for applications is: 5 May 2026

Interviews will be held on: 18 May 2026

About the role:

At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that the right technology can be transformative - not just for our teams, but for the thousands of Londoners we support every year. As our IT Helpdesk Officer, based in Kings Cross, you will be at the heart of ensuring every colleague has the tools, systems, and support they need to deliver life-changing work. From maintaining a smooth and stable IT service across all our locations to working closely with third-party providers, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our organisation connected and effective.

This is a role where every day brings variety. You might be resolving a technical issue for a frontline worker in one of our services, managing system access to ensure our security standards remain high, or travelling across London to set up IT equipment in a new location. You’ll be involved in the delivery of projects and system implementations, from launching new contracts for internet and telephone services to helping integrate innovative solutions that keep us moving forward. Your knowledge of Office 365 security, cloud management, and best practice in IT support will be key to helping us work smarter and achieve more.

In joining SHP, you’ll be part of an organisation that invests in your development and offers real scope for progression. As you grow your technical expertise, you’ll also see the direct results of your work - supporting the people who make a lasting difference for those experiencing homelessness. This is more than an IT role; it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission, ensuring our teams can focus on what matters most: changing lives across London.

About you:

• Experience in Providing 1st and 2nd line IT support over a number of channels including face to face, phone, email, text, chat and video. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organisational skills and shows enthusiasm to all duties. 
• Ability to manage issues and questions via a ticketing portal, updating clients in a timely manner and following tickets through to resolution. 
• Experience in troubleshooting hardware including cloud servers, desktops, laptops and network equipment. 
• High level of personal organisation with the ability to plan and prioritise own work. 
• Has experience in Microsoft applications like Microsoft Dynamics CRM. 

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Please note we will be reviewing applications and inviting suitable candidates to interview (via Microsoft Teams) as applications are received. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.

To be considered remove your name and other personal details from your C.V. before uploading. 

This post will require a DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.

Lumos Foundation works to realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is a world in which all children grow up in safe and loving families within supported communities.

Working globally with governments and partners, Lumos drives systemic reform to help children thrive in families rather than institutions. Over the next 10 years, we aim to help 500,000 children transition to family-based care and prevent 10 million from experiencing family separation.

Position

This is a newly created role leading Lumos’ AI, data, and technology agenda. You will shape our digital direction while ensuring systems, data, and tools are secure, effective, and aligned with organisational growth.

Working closely with our outsourced IT provider (who manages day-to-day operations), you will provide strategic oversight, governance, and continuous improvement across systems, data, and AI.

The role will suit someone who can bridge strategy and delivery, bringing both structure and innovation to a global, mission-driven organisation.

Requirements

• Experience leading or overseeing IT, data, or digital functions
• Strong understanding of systems, cloud environments, and integrations
• Experience in data governance, reporting, and analytics (e.g. Power BI)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, IT governance, and risk management
• Familiarity with AI tools and responsible AI practices
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional working

Desirable: international experience, digital transformation exposure, GDPR knowledge

Other Information

• Closing date: 3 May 2026
• First round interviews: 15 May 2026
• Second round interviews: 22 May 2026

This role is hybrid, based in London.

Please note:

• Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered
• Candidates must be based in the UK
• Only shortlisted candidated will be contacted

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with strong benefits, including annual leave, pension, and learning opportunities.

Lumos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. All roles are subject to appropriate checks.