Interim IT Network Manager

Michael Page • Temporary • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom • £500 - £600 / day • 5d ago

This role provides interim leadership of network, cyber, and infrastructure services within a public sector organisation. You will manage a team of engineers while ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing IT operations.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established organisation within the public sector, delivering critical services across a diverse and dynamic environment. They are seeking an experienced Interim IT Network Manager to provide interim leadership across their network and cyber functions, ensuring the continued stability, security, and performance of their IT services.

Description

Lead and manage a team of approximately 10 Network and Cyber Analysts and Engineers, providing direction, mentoring, and performance management.
Oversee the organisation's network infrastructure, cyber security posture, and core IT services.
Ensure high levels of system resilience, availability, and security across all infrastructure.
Drive best practice across network operations, cyber governance, and infrastructure management.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align IT services with organisational priorities.
Manage incident response, risk mitigation, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Contribute to IT strategy, roadmap planning, and transformation programmes.
This is a fractional role, working 4 days per week, with 50% of that time at the head office near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Profile

As the successful Interim IT Network Manager you should have strong technical knowledge in:

Enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, firewalls, routing & switching).
Cyber security principles, standards, and best practice.
Broad IT infrastructure (servers, cloud platforms, end-user environments).

In addition, you will have

Proven experience managing technical IT teams, particularly within networking or infrastructure environments.
Ability to lead in a people-focused, hands-off but technically credible role.
Experience within public sector or regulated environments is desirable.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Delivery-focused and pragmatic with strong problem-solving ability.

Job Offer

Day rate: £500 - £600 (Inside IR35)
Contract: 4 days per week (fractional role)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: 50% onsite in Gloucestershire, remainder remote
Opportunity to lead an established, high-performing team
Blend of strategic leadership and technical oversight
Immediate impact in a service-driven organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Interim IT Network Manager to make a meaningful impact within the public sector. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today.

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