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Head of IT
This is an exciting time to join as we are embarking on an ambitious Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) Programme to enable the organisation to reach its ambitious goal of raising £120m by 2033. This is a significant time for Technology in the organisation, the Technology Operating Model, Cyber Security initiatives, User Experience (e.g. AI, Microsoft tooling) and the Technology architecture (move from en-prem to SaaS and Azure) are all receiving significant investment and change.
The successful person will be a visible and approachable leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on IT operational management. You’ll be comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders, leading technical teams, and ensuring a consistently high-level of service across the organisation. In addition, this is a time of change so leading and driving forward change evolving IT into a modern scalable service function. This role will have 3 direct reports (with teams) with responsibility for Operations & Infrastructure, Cyber & Information Security and End User Systems Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
· Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
· Membership of internal programme/business boards, creating and delivering updates to senior stakeholders
· Contributing and collaborating as a key part of the Digital, Data & Technology leadership team
· Acting as the key IT contact for senior business stakeholders
· Building strong relationships with suppliers (including procurement)
· Managing budgets, resources, and IT governance requirements
Digital and Technology change
· Driving forward SaaS and cloud infrastructure migration
· Evolving IT into a modern scalable service function using self-service and automation
· Improving the end user experience from IT provided tools including with AI (safe adoption, productivity enablement, guardrails and policy)
Cyber and Information Security
· Acting as the senior operational owner for cyber and information security, with accountability for policy, standards, controls and incident readiness
· Leading security operations including threat/vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessment
· Embedding security by design across cloud (Azure), SaaS, and end-user technologies
Technology Operations
· Leading, mentoring, and developing an IT support and infrastructure team
· Overseeing infrastructure (cloud and en-prem), networks, hardware, and end-user technology services
· Ensuring high levels of system availability, reliability, and user satisfaction
· Managing support for devices, connectivity, printers, collaboration tools, and business systems
· Managing and improving support processes, SLAs, and operational performance metrics
· Driving service excellence and managing escalated technical issues when needed
Technology Expertise
Strong experience across modern end-user and enterprise technologies, including:
· Microsoft 365 (Entra ID/Azure AD, SharePoint, Intune, Defender, Active Directory)
· Microsoft Azure (Virtual Machines, Azure SQL, networking and other cloud infrastructure)
· Expertise in hybrid or cloud native environments
· Office technology (networking, Windows environments, personal computing, mobile device management)
· Security tools and services covering identity & access management, endpoint and cloud protection, SIEM/XDR, vulnerability management, and email/domain security
End-user tooling, including emerging AI-enabled productivity tools
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Proven experience in a Head of IT, Service Management / Service Delivery leadership role
· Experience leading digital transformation or cloud modernisation programmes
· Experience in owning cyber and information security with accountability for policy, standards, controls and incident readiness
· Technically credible — able to hold your own in conversations with developers, architects, and IT leadership
· Experience driving continuous service improvement (CSI) and operational excellence
· Track record of delivering service innovation and automation in a growing organisation
· A confident communicator who can represent the IT function professionally at all levels, internally and externally
· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage incidents and complex service challenges
· Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive information
· Strong people management experience, including leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams
· Experience influencing decision-making at senior leadership and executive level
· Strong leadership capability, balancing hands-on delivery with short- and long-term strategic vision
· Outstanding communicator, with strong influencing, negotiation, and decision-making skills
· Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language
· Strong focus on ownership, accountability, and results delivery, with a proactive “can-do” attitude
· Strategic and analytical thinker, able to see the bigger picture and set direction
· High levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards
· Curious and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
· Willingness to be hands-on when needed, leading by example within the team
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £75,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21ST June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location-UK, London or London whereabouts
Department- Business Support
Reports to (Line Manager): Director of Finance and Business Support
Responsible for( Line managing): IT Officer and Operations Officer
Grade: E
Contract Type: Open-ended contract
About HelpAge
HelpAge International works with a diverse global network of around 200 organisations across 99 countries to promote the rights of older people to lead dignified, healthy and secure lives.
Through partnership and collaborations, we work to ensure the inclusion of older people across society and strive to deliver a just and fair world for everyone as they get older. Our work is driven by our desire to achieve real impact for older people, to be inclusive, to work in partnership and to learn from our shared experience.
About the Job
The IT & Operations Manager plays a senior leadership role within the Business Support Department, providing strategic oversight of global operations and IT services to enable HelpAge International to deliver its 2030 Strategy, Ageing in a Just World.
The role is responsible for leading the development and delivery of operational and IT services that support evolving ways of working, partner-led programming, and the localisation agenda. The post holder ensures robust systems, processes, risk management, and compliance across operations, IT, and cybersecurity, and works collaboratively across the organisation to support effective service delivery, decision-making, and organisational resilience.
Key areas for impact/influence and responsibilities
To make an impact and influence, the role holder will:
Strategic Operations & IT Leadership
· Lead the development and delivery of the annual Operations & IT plan, budget, and reporting.
· Provide oversight of operational performance through Business Intelligence (BI), KPIs, and regular analysis.
· Manage the Operations & IT risk register, including operational, IT, and cybersecurity risks and incidents.
Operational Systems, Policies, and Services
· Lead and support the delivery of policies, processes, and tools across key operational areas, including contract and partnership management, data protection, environment, systems, and cybersecurity.
· Provide operational advice and support to Global Teams and clusters in London and overseas.
· Support localisation processes, including country office operations and office closures as required.
· Maintain the organisation’s IT resources and infrastructure ensuring they are adequate to our needs and fit for purpose.
· Ensure maintenance of the digital assets and equipment register.
IT Strategy and Digital Enablement
· Lead the organisation’s IT roadmap and delivery of key IT projects and digital tools.
· Ensure appropriate cybersecurity measures are in place and lead the management of cyber incidents.
· Ensure staff are equipped for safe and effective remote working, in collaboration with HR and Operations.
People Management and Collaboration
· Line manage Operations & IT staff and coordinate communities of practice across operational areas.
· Work closely with Business Partners, Global Impact, and Business Development teams to manage operational risks and strengthen partnership and contract management.
· Manage the Operations & IT budget and ensure efficient use of resources.
Skills and experience required
The successful candidate will bring:
· Experience managing projects and task groups to improve operational practice and processes.
· Strong analytical skills, including data analysis, reporting, and identification of trends.
· Knowledge of best practice across multiple operational areas such as partnership and contract management, data protection, security, environment, and IT.
· Experience delivering training and providing operational and IT support in an international organisation, both remotely and in person.
· Ability to provide efficient, responsive operational and administrative support within a changing organisational context.
· Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across teams, functions, and with external partners.
· Alignment with HelpAge values: impact, learning, partnership, and inclusion.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a detailed CV and a cover letter only demonstrating how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role not later than the deadline 17 June 2026.
Please submit your application through the specified channel, clearly indicating the job title in the email subject. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested and experienced candidates are requested to submit their CV &Cover Letter Only to the email provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing and operating security controls across our systems, endpoints and cloud services. You’ll manage day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response and threat detection, while acting as a key escalation point for security risks and incidents.
You’ll work collaboratively across IT, Digital and Information Governance teams to ensure our services are secure by design and compliant with key standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus and the NHS DSP Toolkit. You’ll also play a key role in supporting audits, strengthening our Information Security Framework and embedding best practice across projects and everyday operations.
Beyond the technical delivery, this is a highly collaborative and visible role. You’ll provide clear, practical advice to colleagues and volunteers, helping to build a positive and proportionate security culture. You’ll also contribute to business continuity planning, support risk management activities and drive continuous improvement in our security processes.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to influence how security is embedded across the organisation. If you’re passionate about information security and enjoy solving complex problems, we would love to hear from you.
Are you a programme manager who has experience of working on complex IT projects?
We’re looking for a Programme Manager to apply project management methodologies to our Dogs Trust Ireland transformation programme, which will involve migrating a legacy customer relationship management (CRM) system to Salesforce.
What does this role do?
As IT Programme Manager (Dogs Trust Ireland CRM Delivery), you will:
- apply standardised project management lifecycles, methodologies and governance to all activity in the Dogs Trust Ireland transformation programme, ensuring all work is aligned with wider programme objectives,
- work with key stakeholders to define and document the project scope, objectives and outcomes, and then deliver organisational change and embed new ways of working,
- work closely with the CRM implementation partner, Product Owner and Dogs Trust UK technical teams to shape the solution, coordinate and manage delivery, ensuring agreed objectives and timelines are met,
- manage and track dependencies throughout, and work with the Portfolio team to provide delivery assurance.
While this role will be based at our London office with hybrid working, the post holder will be expected to travel regularly to Dogs Trust Ireland offices in Dublin. This role is a fixed term contract until December 2027.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 22nd June 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need experience of delivering complex IT transformation programmes, ideally with experience of CRM systems or Salesforce specifically. This will be underpinned by strong programme governance and delivery management expertise. You’ll be an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, who works proactively and autonomously, and is able to influence stakeholders at all levels. A commitment and passion for the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced, highly organised Operations & Office Coordinator to play a central role in keeping our London office running smoothly and supporting our wider organisation.
This is a varied and hands-on role, with responsibility across office operations, governance coordination, and senior leadership support. You’ll be a key point of contact for colleagues and trustees, helping ensure everything runs efficiently behind the scenes.
Flexible working that works for you
This role is designed to be genuinely flexible.
- 21 hours per week, with flexibility over how these are worked
- We’re open to a range of working patterns (e.g. school hours, shorter days across the week, or compressed hours)
- Hybrid working, with two days per week in our London office
We aim to agree a working pattern that provides consistency and predictability, while fitting around your other commitments.
We particularly welcome applications from experienced candidates returning to work after a career break, including parents and carers.
What you’ll be doing
This is a broad and rewarding role with real ownership. You will:
- Support governance processes, including Board and Committee meetings and documentation
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the CEO and senior leadership team
- Maintain and improve systems and processes, with the opportunity to shape how things are done
- Coordinate IT support, equipment and asset management
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, events and travel
- Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the London office, ensuring it is organised, efficient and welcoming
- Act as the main point of contact for facilities, suppliers and office-related queries
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings strong prior experience and enjoys working in a role with variety and responsibility.
You will likely have:
- Experience managing or coordinating a busy office or operational environment
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of tasks and processes
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365
- A proactive approach and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Why join us?
- A genuinely flexible, part-time role designed to support work-life balance
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to take ownership of a varied and important role
- The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering meaningful impact
About Farm Africa
Farm Africa is a leading charity working with smallholder farmers and small businesses in eastern Africa to improve incomes while protecting the environment.
We combine expert knowledge with practical solutions to create lasting change for farmers, their families, and the ecosystems they depend on.
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome those returning to work after a career break.
More information about the role can be found on the jobs page of our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Start Date: Early July
Initial Duration: 40 Days, 3 days a week, with scope to extend
Time commitment: Estimated up to approximately 24 hours per week (based on delivery needs)
Rate: £32 per hour (freelance billing rate)
Oak National Academy is a fully remote organisation with over 100 employees and up to 200 freelancers and partners who depend on our systems every day.
We are looking to engage an experienced freelance IT Support Specialist to deliver a defined programme of access management, systems administration and compliance work as we grow.
The focus of this engagement is to ensure our core systems are well-managed, auditable and secure, and that staff and freelancers are well supported in their day-to-day use of them.
The appointed freelancer will bring their own expertise and approach to shape how this work is delivered, working to agreed priorities and timelines, and collaborating closely with Oak colleagues.
This is a remote UK-based role, carried out on an Oak-managed device.
Scope of work
The freelancer will be responsible for delivering the following outcomes:
● Provision of first-line and second-line support across agreed IT workflows, ensuring requests are resolved efficiently and appropriately escalated where required.
● Monitoring and managing our MDM for hardware and software alerts.
● Delivering agreed access, provisioning and deprovisioning activities associated with onboarding and offboarding processes.
● Hardware and software troubleshooting across the organisation.
● Monitoring and managing Google Admin alerts.
● Effective day-to-day administration of access and permissions across Oak's core systems.
● Collaborating with the IT & Data Security Officer on IT operations projects.
Experience and expertise
We are interested in hearing from freelancers who can demonstrate:
● 3+ years' experience in IT systems or infrastructure roles, where systems administration, access management and security were a core part of the work.
● Strong, hands-on expertise in Google Workspace Admin, including user management, groups, permissions and security settings.
● Experience using MDM platforms and remote support tools.
● A careful, trustworthy and improvement-focused approach, with a strong appreciation of security, accountability and collaborative working.
● The ability to work independently and take ownership of delivering agreed outcomes.
● Confidence working within a small, remote team and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
● Google Workspace Admin certification is desirable but not required. We are most interested in practical experience and how you approach the work, so formal certifications are not essential to apply.
Tools and access
We will give you access to all the systems you need to carry out the work. The core tools you will be working with are Google Admin and the Google Suite, NinjaOne, Slack, Notion, 1Password and NordLayer.
We will provide an Oak-managed device (Windows and macOS) for the duration of the engagement. Given the level of system access this role involves, we require all work to be carried out on this device. We will handle device setup and system access before you start, so you are ready to go from day one.
Ways of working
This engagement is offered on a self-employed basis. You will work closely with the IT & Data Security Officer to ensure alignment, share progress, and agree priorities throughout the engagement period.
Next steps
You'll answer some questions - some short ones relating to admin and then four discipline-related ones. After the task closes, your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. If shortlisted, we'll invite you to a remote interview over Zoom.
We're receiving a strong response to our freelancer adverts, which may lead us to close the role early so if you're considering applying, please get your application in early to avoid missing out.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a Senior IT Technician to oversee IT support services and project-related activities across a number of our successful secondary academies in Greenwich, Bexley, Thurrock and Havering.
As a roaming technician, you will provide flexible support to cover short-term absences, vacancies, or to offer additional assistance as needed. This approach ensures the continued delivery of high-quality, ITIL-aligned IT services to our customers.
You will be providing support to Harris Academy Falconwood, Harris Academy Greenwich, Harris Academy Riverside, Harris Academy Rainham and Harris Rainham Sixth Form, Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, and Harris Academy Ockendon.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing high-quality technical IT support, advice and guidance to staff, students and head office employees where necessary
- Ensuring IT Support needs are logged appropriately on the Service Management system, retaining ownership of IT support tickets and ensuring users are kept updated
- Ensuring that IT support tickets are resolved within the target resolution time
- Re-routing and/or escalting IT support tickets to the appropriate team as necessary
- Identifying, implementing and documenting workarounds for desktop related problems within the Knowledgebase.
- Identifying recurring IT incidents and performing root cause analysis to identify the underlying cause
- Notifying key contacts within the Federation and Academies under your care on detection of a major incident affecting the service or our ability to deliver a service
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
- Self motivation, with a can-do attitude and a strong commitment to delivering results on time and to a high quality in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
- The ability to self-manage, organise, and prioritise tasks and work under pressure during troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Flexibility, adaptability and the capability to handle the various pressures and demands associated with this highly customer focussed ICT support role.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft products, including Office 365 and SharePoint, Apple OS and other desktop related software products. Excellent troubleshooting and resolution skills, backed by a clear, analytical approach to problem solving.
- The ability to react quickly and effectively to issues and opportunities.
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Want to work for a charity consistenly recognised as one of the best charities to work for in the UK?
Job role: IT & Operations Manager
Location: Surrey, South East England (onsite)
Hours: 35 hours, Monday–Friday
Salary: Up to £40,000 excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent
This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work will have real impact. You will play a key role in improving systems, supporting day-to-day operations, and driving efficiency across the organisation.
We’re partnering with a well-established, purpose-led charity recognised as a Top 10 Charity and Best Companies Top 50 employer. They’re looking for an Operations Manager with a strong IT focus to take ownership of a broad, business-critical remit.
The role:
This is a broad and varied role with a strong IT focus (c.70%), alongside responsibility for facilities, contracts, suppliers and fleet. It would suit someone who enjoys a practical, fast-paced role with real ownership and variety.
Key responsibilities
- Lead IT operations alongside the external MSP, including service levels, escalations and performance management
- Provide hands-on support across a Microsoft environment, including user access, onboarding/offboarding and device management
- Oversee contracts, suppliers, renewals and cost control across operational services
- Support the running of 8 offices and properties, including leases, maintenance, security and office moves, working closely with external third parties
- Manage a fleet of 80 vehicles, including compliance, renewals and line management of the Fleet Administrator
- Support key business projects including systems replacement, office moves and fleet renewal
About you
- IT Management experience in a similar roles within charity, education or the public sector
- Strong hands-on IT experience, ideally within a Microsoft 365 environment
- Experience managing or working with an MSP and holding them to account on service delivery
- Confident managing suppliers, contracts and budgets
- Strong Excel and numerical skills
- Organised, proactive and comfortable juggling a varied workload
- Able to balance technical IT work with broader operational responsibilities
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being hands-on while working in an organisation where your contribution has real purpose.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
You’ll be responsible for leading day-to-day IT operations, ensuring our infrastructure, systems and support services are resilient, user-focused and continuously improved. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external suppliers, you’ll drive service performance, manage key technology partners and oversee the delivery of operational change and improvement projects.
This role combines operational leadership with project delivery, including managing service transitions, improving processes, strengthening resilience and supporting effective incident management. You’ll also lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring technology services meet the needs of colleagues, volunteers and the wider organisation.
We’re looking for an experienced IT leader with strong service delivery, supplier management and project delivery experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-supplier environment and is passionate about using technology to enable organisational impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026. We may extend the closing date, however, please apply as soon as possible.
Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 22 June and face to face interviews will be held in our Peterborough office week commencing 29 June 2026.
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
The IT operations manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of IT services at Kidney Research UK, ensuring a reliable, secure and well-governed IT environment that enables colleagues to deliver the charity’s mission. The role will own operational service delivery, supplier and contract performance, infrastructure coordination, and operational cyber security controls.
This is both a hands-on and leadership role, where you will work both independently and manage internal and external resources and partners to help support our ambitious 2020-2030 strategy.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of managing IT operations, service delivery and cyber security in a small-to-medium organisation. With a strong and practical understanding of Microsoft infrastructures, you will also have experience of managing outsourced service desk and technology partners.
With excellent planning, prioritisation and communication skills, you will be able to translate technical issues and concepts into clear updates for non-technical colleagues and senior stakeholders. In addition, you will have strong incident management and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
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We’re looking for a hands-on and adaptable IT professional who combines strong technical expertise with a commitment to social impact. This role blends operational IT leadership with vocational training support.
You will take ownership of technical quality across our charitable refurbishment programme while working alongside teaching staff to support vulnerable adults in developing practical industry standard IT skills. Your contribution will directly support our mission to reduce the digital divide and create pathways into employment through technology.
Key Responsibilities
1. Refurbishment, Training & Technical Quality
- Act as the technical lead for all refurbished devices, ensuring consistently high standards for resale or donation
- Support teachers in delivering hands-on training, guiding learners through disassembly, diagnostics, repair, and software installation
- Carry out final quality control checks before devices enter the sales or donation pipeline
- Identify faults early and ensure devices are fully functional to minimise post-sale issues
- Evaluate incoming donations from corporate partners to determine refurbishment viability and processing requirements.
- Manage software installation and licensing (Windows/Office) across refurbished and internal machines
2. eCommerce & Sales Support
· Work closely with the Multi-Channel Sales Executive to support online sales activity
- Provide accurate technical specifications and condition assessments for listings
- Advise on pricing based on performance, battery health, and hardware configuration
- Help identify which devices are suitable for eBay versus community distribution
- Liaise with donor should there be any technical issues with devices
- Develop and implement ‘after-sales’ support for sold and donated devices.
3. Systems, Data & Infrastructure
- Oversee secure data wiping processes, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and data protection standards
- Manage the flow of devices through our CRM and inventory systems from donation to final use
- Maintain internal IT infrastructure, including network (Unifi Wi-Fi, LAN/WAN), patch panels, and server environment (IIS)
- Support hardware and systems including AWS environment, desktops, CCTV and display equipment
- Manage user accounts, backups, and disaster recovery processes to ensure continuity
- Provide general internal IT support across our systems
What We’re Looking For
Technical Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Hardware to include laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphone hardware repair, diagnostics, and refurbishment
- Experience managing small networks (Unifi, LAN/WAN, patch panels)
- Familiarity with server environments and server management (IIS, SQL), CRM systems, and business tools such as Xero
- Solid understanding of data security, GDPR, and secure data sanitisation
- Comfortable managing both infrastructure and day-to-day IT support
Soft Skills
- Patient and approachable, with the ability to support individuals in a learning environment
- Able to explain technical concepts in a clear, simple way
- Practical problem-solver with a hands-on mindset within the charity
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and self-sufficient – takes ownership of technical standards and systems
- Strong attention to detail, particularly around quality control and data security
- Positive, supportive, and a team player
- Motivated by social impact, sustainability, and community development
CV and covering letter
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We're looking for an IT Service Desk Administrator to join our Technology Team. In this role, you'll provide vital administrative support for our technology service desk, working closely with the Technology Support team to ensure a high level of service. You'll handle everything from issuing equipment to new starters `and providing basic IT support to ensuring our meeting rooms are running smoothly. If you're a detail-oriented problem-solver with a passion for customer service, we'd love to hear from you
About the role
As our IT Administrator you’ll be part of our Technology Team and will provide administrative support for our technology service desk team.
You’ll work with the Technology Services Manager and provide a key role in the Technology Service Team ensuring a high level of service at all times
What you’ll do
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Issue IT equipment for new starters and managing returned equipment for leavers
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Telephone, face to face and remote support - responding to requests for support and raising tickets on the service desk
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Basic IT support using the knowledge base to guide users to resolve their own issues.
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Ensure that support issues are kept up to date and have sufficient detail
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Provide support for our video conferencing equipment and meeting rooms
What you’ll bring
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Previous experience of working in an administration role, preferably as part of an IT team
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A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service skills and demonstrable experience of dealing with support queries
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your own work
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Experience in being part of a team implementing new solutions and improvements
If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.
The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 4 days in the office per week. You will need to be in the office 5 days a week for the first month.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
Here at the Royal British Legion, we are currently embarking on an exciting new phase with our Customer, Technology and Change directorate. Together this team, covering Technology, Data Protection and our Transformation Management Office, takes great pride in supporting across RBL with all things technology, security, digital, data, programme management and change initiatives. It’s a great time to join as our organisation begins to drive our new 10 year strategy and ensures we are best able to continue to make a difference to our Armed Forces community now and for the future.
Based in our Service Delivery team, the Technology Change and Release Lead will be accountable for the safe, controlled, and predictable introduction of technology change across our organisation. Operating as the Change Enablement practice owner, this role will ensure that all changes whether delivered internally, by suppliers, or as part of product/platform roadmaps are assessed, authorised, scheduled and reviewed in line with best practice.
Reporting to our Service Delivery Manager, this new role will play a vital role in ensuring that all technology changes are clearly communicated and well understood across the organisation. It will support the knowledge management process by maintaining accurate and accessible information within the knowledge management system, and by ensuring that impact analysis is effective through a reliable, up to date configuration management database.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
Interview Dates: Starting 24th June 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Join Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference.
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take operational ownership of IT infrastructure and MSP relationship management, facilities, fleet, and contracts across our organisation. This is a wide-ranging role where your work directly underpins our frontline teams’ ability to deliver life-changing support to families with seriously ill children.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will have input into how Rainbow Trust manages its IT, property and facilities, and fleet - while also leading on the day-to-day operational infrastructure across the organisation, including overall responsibility for our IT infrastructure and security. The role holder will act as the primary internal point of contact for our Managed Service Provider, overseeing service delivery, SLAs, and ensuring our IT infrastructure remains secure, compliant and fit for purpose
Managing the office facilities, leases, and contracts across our head office and nine regional sites, you will lead on contract negotiation and supplier management, managing a central administration budget and project manage office moves and operational projects.
With a focus on improving the efficiency of our systems, processes and ways of working, you will also line manage our Fleet Administrator, overseeing our fleet of 80 leased vehicles and be an integral part of decision making.
This is a substantive management role with real ownership, and meaningful variety - ideal for an experienced operations professional with a sound understanding of Microsoft Administration and cyber security ready to take on a broad remit in a values-driven organisation.
What we’re looking for:
Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have demonstrable experience of negotiating and managing contracts, including managed IT service contracts and budgets. A qualification in cyber security or IT and experience of Microsoft administration, cyber security and MSP management is also necessary for this role.
- A systematic and effective problem solver – you are self-disciplined and analytical, and you thrive on providing solutions, delivering high standards, and are skilled in appropriately tailoring your output to a range of different stakeholders for decision-making.
- A self-disciplined multi-tasker who is able to work independently and at a fast pace to meet deadlines – you are someone who perseveres and ensures close follow-up of delegated tasks to deliver consistently high-quality work through to completion.
- A strong verbal and written communicator with a high level of attention to detail – you’re a quick decision maker, who operates well within a defined area of control, basing your decisions on policy and procedures.
- You build strong working relationships both internally and externally – you are driven to achieve results and have the ability to train and support others to make correct decisions
- You work well within established systems, standards and procedures – you are accurate, highly numerate with excellent Excel skills and make fact-based and solution orientated decisions.
Why join us?
We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from:
- Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%.
- Flexible working hours to balance home and working life.
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time).
- The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping.
- Time off in Lieu.
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand.
- Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts.
- Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes.
- A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme.
- Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page.
More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our online Candidate Pack.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
Apply now:
To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link.
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
For a full job description and person specification please visit our website
Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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Dynamics 365 CRM Product Manager.
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Role: Dynamics 365 (CRM) Product Manager
Location: Can be based anywhere in England
Contract type: Permanent
Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,100 employees and over 29,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.
This is an exciting time of transformation with an opportunity to lead and mature the charity’s data maturity by leading a new data strategy.
Job Summary
Sitting within the Product Management Team, the Dynamics 365 (CRM) Product Manager is responsible for the Dynamics 365 and Microsoft product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including gathering and prioritising product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure revenue and product optimisation goals are met. The Product Manager’s job involves ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.
Forming and managing effective relationships with key business stakeholders, in particular Business Owners, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Engineers and IT Leads. Work with stakeholders to deliver the Product Roadmap by producing clear and manageable roadmaps and backlogs for delivery and communication.
Experienced in product management and agile methodologies you bring stakeholders together to solve problems and optimise product capabilities to enable the business to reach their strategic and operational objectives. You effectively matrix manage cross functional team members assigned to your product squad, liaising across multiple teams and functions to ensure engagement and successful product delivery against agreed business expectations and governance processes.
This role is for D365 and Microsoft products within St John and therefore the applicant requires experience and knowledge with D365, CRM, Microsoft and associated architecture, tech stacks, processes and user support. St John are looking for a person who has demonstrable and proven experience working with Dynamics 365 to deliver CRM programmes with complex, multi-audience organisations with a disparate database and business requirements to support growth, integrations, data cleansing and unified consent management. Alongside this we would expect the role to lead on Microsoft platform management, supporting wave releases and the adoption of new features and functionality.
About You
You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent (Grade C) inc Maths & English (minimum of 5), be Product Management certified/Agile Project Management / any other recognised Product mgt qualification, have demonstrable and proven experience of Microsoft Platform Management, have proven experience of D365 product management lifecycle: product vision, product roadmap, backlog management, feature and user story development, have demonstrable and proven experience of D365 Sales, Marketing and Customer Engagement, have experience of working in structured product team following defined governance standards relating to product roadmaps, resource management, issue management, change management etc & have the ability to translate complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience and gain the right level of buy-in and support.
About the Role
Essential responsibilities – all Product Managers
- Define the product strategy and roadmap in line with the organisation’s strategy and goals, and the DDaT transformation programme
- Create and manage timelines for delivering the product roadmap, planning new features and changes to the product that account for a range of factors such as risks and opportunities
- Be recognised as the expert in the business on the product, the industry and relevant technology
- Act as a leader for your product within the business and build relationships with business stakeholders
- Run cross functional squads to deliver product roadmaps without formal line management authority over squad members
- Ensuring that requirements, solution design and tests are documented and maintained for traceability across product releases
- Work with external third parties on transformation programmes and/or the design and support of product features
- Run and participate in product ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, reviews and retros)
- Gather and evaluate ideas and opinions from users and product stakeholders to prioritise the most valuable features for delivery
- Inspire and enthuse colleagues and users of the product
- Appropriate product governance and communication structures are implemented and maintained
- Monitor, report and improve product performance
Essential responsibilities – all Employees
- Engage, involve and empower St John People in problem-solving and improving the organisation
- Actively promote diversity and a variety of perspectives across the organisation
- Perform any other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and skills and qualifications of the post-holder
- Be able to work on your own initiative and be highly motivated to achieve both personally and within a team
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
'St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role'.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.


