Global 4 Communications Ltd
Horsham, Sussex
Head of Managed Services Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (OTE £150,000 £200,000) + Share Scheme Inclusion Your career starts here. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Managed Services leader to join a rapidly growing UK technology business at a transformational stage of its journey. As Head of Managed Services, you will lead and shape a high-growth division spanning IT Managed Services, Cyber Security, and Microsoft-led technologies including Copilot and AI. Working closely with the Chief Sales Officer and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in defining strategy, driving commercial growth, and building a market-leading managed services proposition. This role offers genuine influence, autonomy, and the opportunity to directly impact the future direction of the business while sharing in its long-term success through the employee share scheme. If you are a commercially driven technology leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, scaling services, and turning innovation into customer value, this is a rare chance to make your mark. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the Managed Services strategy aligned to wider business growth objectives Drive commercial performance and revenue growth across existing and new customers Partner closely with the Chief Sales Officer to shape propositions and maximise market opportunities Build, hire, and scale a high-performing Managed Services team Mentor and develop future leaders within the organisation Coach high performers while proactively managing underperformance Implement scalable operational structures, governance, and processes Act as a senior technical and commercial authority within strategic sales opportunities Support complex customer engagements and high-value solution sales Maintain strong pipeline visibility and report on business progress and performance Essential Knowledge & Skills Proven senior leadership experience within IT Managed Services and/or Cyber Security environments Strong track record of scaling services and delivering measurable commercial growth Minimum 5 years experience leading and developing high-performing teams Demonstrated coaching and mentoring capability with experience developing future leaders Commercially focused mindset with strong understanding of profitability and revenue growth Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational and time management capability within fast-paced environments High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence Self-motivated and proactive leadership style with strong accountability Experience within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Cloud, Security, AI, and Copilot technologies Experience supporting complex sales engagements and enterprise-level opportunities What We Offer Uncapped earnings with OTE of £150,000 £200,000 Inclusion in the Senior Leadership Team share scheme 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days with service Additional holiday allowance including bank holidays Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme Pension Scheme Death in Service benefit 50% off Broadband & Utility packages, free after two years £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme Paid Charity Leave £250 Bright Ideas Scheme Kudos Employee Recognition Scheme Eye care vouchers Complimentary fresh fruit, tea, and coffee Friday fridge and company lunches Fun incentives and team rewards If you are ready to take ownership of a fast-growing Managed Services function and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an ambitious technology business, we would love to hear from you.
Head of Managed Services Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (OTE £150,000 £200,000) + Share Scheme Inclusion Your career starts here. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Managed Services leader to join a rapidly growing UK technology business at a transformational stage of its journey. As Head of Managed Services, you will lead and shape a high-growth division spanning IT Managed Services, Cyber Security, and Microsoft-led technologies including Copilot and AI. Working closely with the Chief Sales Officer and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in defining strategy, driving commercial growth, and building a market-leading managed services proposition. This role offers genuine influence, autonomy, and the opportunity to directly impact the future direction of the business while sharing in its long-term success through the employee share scheme. If you are a commercially driven technology leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, scaling services, and turning innovation into customer value, this is a rare chance to make your mark. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the Managed Services strategy aligned to wider business growth objectives Drive commercial performance and revenue growth across existing and new customers Partner closely with the Chief Sales Officer to shape propositions and maximise market opportunities Build, hire, and scale a high-performing Managed Services team Mentor and develop future leaders within the organisation Coach high performers while proactively managing underperformance Implement scalable operational structures, governance, and processes Act as a senior technical and commercial authority within strategic sales opportunities Support complex customer engagements and high-value solution sales Maintain strong pipeline visibility and report on business progress and performance Essential Knowledge & Skills Proven senior leadership experience within IT Managed Services and/or Cyber Security environments Strong track record of scaling services and delivering measurable commercial growth Minimum 5 years experience leading and developing high-performing teams Demonstrated coaching and mentoring capability with experience developing future leaders Commercially focused mindset with strong understanding of profitability and revenue growth Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational and time management capability within fast-paced environments High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence Self-motivated and proactive leadership style with strong accountability Experience within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Cloud, Security, AI, and Copilot technologies Experience supporting complex sales engagements and enterprise-level opportunities What We Offer Uncapped earnings with OTE of £150,000 £200,000 Inclusion in the Senior Leadership Team share scheme 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days with service Additional holiday allowance including bank holidays Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme Pension Scheme Death in Service benefit 50% off Broadband & Utility packages, free after two years £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme Paid Charity Leave £250 Bright Ideas Scheme Kudos Employee Recognition Scheme Eye care vouchers Complimentary fresh fruit, tea, and coffee Friday fridge and company lunches Fun incentives and team rewards If you are ready to take ownership of a fast-growing Managed Services function and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an ambitious technology business, we would love to hear from you.
MFK Recruitment
Reigate, Surrey
Education Solutions Consultant Location: Hybrid, with travel to education sites across the UK Working pattern: 2 to 3 days per week from home Role type: Permanent About the company Our client is a fast-growing UK technology group providing managed IT services, cloud, infrastructure, cyber security, communications, and business technology solutions. The business has a strong reputation within the education sector, supporting schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts with secure, scalable, and reliable IT solutions. MFK Recruitment has recruited 46 IT professionals across the group over the past six years, with 31 still employed within the company, reflecting the progression, stability, and long-term opportunities available. The role We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Education Solutions Consultant to design, scope, and support the delivery of technology solutions for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK. This is a senior technical role sitting between consultancy, pre-sales, solution design, and delivery oversight. It is not purely pre-sales and not purely hands-on delivery. You will take ownership of the technical solution from discovery and design through to high-level delivery oversight and technical sign-off. The successful candidate will ideally have held a senior IT role within education, such as IT Manager, Network Manager, Senior Network Manager, Head of IT, or Education IT Consultant . You will understand how IT operates within schools, academies, or trusts, and be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, internal technical teams, and customers. The role is hybrid, with 2 to 3 days per week from home. You will need a full UK driving licence, access to your own car, and the ability to travel to different education sites across the UK. Key responsibilities Design technical solutions for schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts Lead technical discovery sessions with customers and stakeholders Review existing customer environments and provide roadmap recommendations Produce high-level solution designs, implementation scopes, and technical recommendations Align solutions with DfE Digital and Technology Standards, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, safeguarding considerations, and security best practice Provide high-level oversight during implementation projects Work with Project Engineers and Project Managers to ensure technical delivery quality Act as an escalation point for complex deployments Perform technical sign-off on completed solutions Ensure solutions can be supported by Service Desk and Managed Services teams Produce and maintain solution designs, network diagrams, migration plans, technical standards, and implementation documentation Skills and experience required Previous senior IT experience within the education sector Background as an IT Manager, Network Manager, Senior Network Manager, Head of IT, Education IT Consultant, or similar Strong understanding of school, academy, or Multi-Academy Trust IT environments Experience designing, managing, or improving IT solutions across education sites Strong technical knowledge across networking, infrastructure, cloud, security, and end-user computing Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Intune, Windows Server, networking, firewalls, wireless, switches, VLANs, and site connectivity Understanding of cyber security requirements within education Ability to engage confidently with school leaders, business managers, IT teams, and technical stakeholders Experience creating technical documentation, scopes, designs, or project recommendations Strong written and verbal communication skills Full UK driving licence, own car, and willingness to travel across the UK Desirable experience Experience working for an education-focused MSP Knowledge of DfE Digital and Technology Standards Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus knowledge Experience supporting tenders, bids, or technical presentations Microsoft, networking, cyber security, or cloud certifications Experience with cloud migrations, wireless refreshes, server upgrades, security improvements, or wider infrastructure projects Personal attributes The successful candidate will be technically strong, consultative, and confident working with education customers. You will understand the pressures and priorities within schools and trusts, and be able to design practical technology solutions that improve reliability, security, and user experience. You will be comfortable speaking with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining recommendations clearly, and taking ownership of the technical solution from discovery through to sign-off.
Education Solutions Consultant Location: Hybrid, with travel to education sites across the UK Working pattern: 2 to 3 days per week from home Role type: Permanent About the company Our client is a fast-growing UK technology group providing managed IT services, cloud, infrastructure, cyber security, communications, and business technology solutions. The business has a strong reputation within the education sector, supporting schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts with secure, scalable, and reliable IT solutions. MFK Recruitment has recruited 46 IT professionals across the group over the past six years, with 31 still employed within the company, reflecting the progression, stability, and long-term opportunities available. The role We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Education Solutions Consultant to design, scope, and support the delivery of technology solutions for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK. This is a senior technical role sitting between consultancy, pre-sales, solution design, and delivery oversight. It is not purely pre-sales and not purely hands-on delivery. You will take ownership of the technical solution from discovery and design through to high-level delivery oversight and technical sign-off. The successful candidate will ideally have held a senior IT role within education, such as IT Manager, Network Manager, Senior Network Manager, Head of IT, or Education IT Consultant . You will understand how IT operates within schools, academies, or trusts, and be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, internal technical teams, and customers. The role is hybrid, with 2 to 3 days per week from home. You will need a full UK driving licence, access to your own car, and the ability to travel to different education sites across the UK. Key responsibilities Design technical solutions for schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts Lead technical discovery sessions with customers and stakeholders Review existing customer environments and provide roadmap recommendations Produce high-level solution designs, implementation scopes, and technical recommendations Align solutions with DfE Digital and Technology Standards, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, safeguarding considerations, and security best practice Provide high-level oversight during implementation projects Work with Project Engineers and Project Managers to ensure technical delivery quality Act as an escalation point for complex deployments Perform technical sign-off on completed solutions Ensure solutions can be supported by Service Desk and Managed Services teams Produce and maintain solution designs, network diagrams, migration plans, technical standards, and implementation documentation Skills and experience required Previous senior IT experience within the education sector Background as an IT Manager, Network Manager, Senior Network Manager, Head of IT, Education IT Consultant, or similar Strong understanding of school, academy, or Multi-Academy Trust IT environments Experience designing, managing, or improving IT solutions across education sites Strong technical knowledge across networking, infrastructure, cloud, security, and end-user computing Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Intune, Windows Server, networking, firewalls, wireless, switches, VLANs, and site connectivity Understanding of cyber security requirements within education Ability to engage confidently with school leaders, business managers, IT teams, and technical stakeholders Experience creating technical documentation, scopes, designs, or project recommendations Strong written and verbal communication skills Full UK driving licence, own car, and willingness to travel across the UK Desirable experience Experience working for an education-focused MSP Knowledge of DfE Digital and Technology Standards Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus knowledge Experience supporting tenders, bids, or technical presentations Microsoft, networking, cyber security, or cloud certifications Experience with cloud migrations, wireless refreshes, server upgrades, security improvements, or wider infrastructure projects Personal attributes The successful candidate will be technically strong, consultative, and confident working with education customers. You will understand the pressures and priorities within schools and trusts, and be able to design practical technology solutions that improve reliability, security, and user experience. You will be comfortable speaking with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining recommendations clearly, and taking ownership of the technical solution from discovery through to sign-off.
Opus People Solutions Ltd
Ipswich, Suffolk
Professional & Technical Recruitment Consultant Location: Hybrid - 3 days on-site Ipswich or Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton or Walsall / 2 days from home Salary: Competitive + Bonus Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week At Opus People Solutions, we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long-term partnership - not just filling roles, but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services. We are now expanding our Professional & Technical desk; a vertical which covers complex, business critical roles across areas such as environmental health, IT, surveying, building control, and more. As we grow, we are placing a stronger emphasis on direct sourcing and direct hiring, reducing reliance on our supplier agency framework wherever possible. This is a great opportunity for a consultant who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, managing technical briefs, and playing a key role in shaping recruitment strategies. While the role will support hiring across all professional and technical areas, there will be a particular focus and specialism in IT recruitment. What you'll do: Work directly with hiring managers to take accurate briefs and understand technical requirements Lead on direct sourcing strategies to attract and engage high-quality candidates, with reduced reliance on external agencies Specialising in recruitng IT roles with our clients across the UK alongside broader professional and technical roles Deliver high-quality shortlists through a blend of direct sourcing and, where appropriate, engagement with our trusted supply chain Provide excellent candidate and client communication - professional, timely and people-focused Manage multiple (often high profile) roles at pace while maintaining strong service quality Build and maintain effective supplier relationships where required, ensuring value and performance Support workforce planning conversations by understanding longer-term client needs Attend client meetings and supplier reviews to build relationships, understand challenges, and plan ahead We're looking for someone who: Is a confident communicator - written, spoken, and on the phone Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively Is curious and conscientious - keen to learn and deliver high standards Has strong commercial awareness and a drive to exceed expectations (without pushy sales) Is comfortable engaging with senior decision makers, including up to Chief Executive level Has experience or a strong interest in IT recruitment, alongside broader professional and technical roles Thrives in a fast paced, delivery focused environment with a clear public impact Why Opus? Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days at home Annual bonus scheme + flexible benefits Join a people-first business that values public sector impact Clear career progression and training within an MSP environment
Professional & Technical Recruitment Consultant Location: Hybrid - 3 days on-site Ipswich or Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton or Walsall / 2 days from home Salary: Competitive + Bonus Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week At Opus People Solutions, we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long-term partnership - not just filling roles, but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services. We are now expanding our Professional & Technical desk; a vertical which covers complex, business critical roles across areas such as environmental health, IT, surveying, building control, and more. As we grow, we are placing a stronger emphasis on direct sourcing and direct hiring, reducing reliance on our supplier agency framework wherever possible. This is a great opportunity for a consultant who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, managing technical briefs, and playing a key role in shaping recruitment strategies. While the role will support hiring across all professional and technical areas, there will be a particular focus and specialism in IT recruitment. What you'll do: Work directly with hiring managers to take accurate briefs and understand technical requirements Lead on direct sourcing strategies to attract and engage high-quality candidates, with reduced reliance on external agencies Specialising in recruitng IT roles with our clients across the UK alongside broader professional and technical roles Deliver high-quality shortlists through a blend of direct sourcing and, where appropriate, engagement with our trusted supply chain Provide excellent candidate and client communication - professional, timely and people-focused Manage multiple (often high profile) roles at pace while maintaining strong service quality Build and maintain effective supplier relationships where required, ensuring value and performance Support workforce planning conversations by understanding longer-term client needs Attend client meetings and supplier reviews to build relationships, understand challenges, and plan ahead We're looking for someone who: Is a confident communicator - written, spoken, and on the phone Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively Is curious and conscientious - keen to learn and deliver high standards Has strong commercial awareness and a drive to exceed expectations (without pushy sales) Is comfortable engaging with senior decision makers, including up to Chief Executive level Has experience or a strong interest in IT recruitment, alongside broader professional and technical roles Thrives in a fast paced, delivery focused environment with a clear public impact Why Opus? Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days at home Annual bonus scheme + flexible benefits Join a people-first business that values public sector impact Clear career progression and training within an MSP environment
