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UK IT Operations Lead

UK IT Operations Lead

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London, United kingdom

£ 300 /day

Senior

Full Time

07-01-2026

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Skills

Incident Response Encryption Endpoint Security Microsoft 365 CRM Autonomy Azure

Job Specifications

UK IT Operations Lead
We are supporting a tech-native, PE-backed organisation launching its UK operation and hiring its first IT Operations Lead.
This is a foundational role responsible for establishing the UK's IT and cloud environment from the ground up. You'll work closely with the UK CTO and collaborate with an established international Group IT function, balancing local autonomy with global standards.
This role suits a hands-on, pragmatic operator who is comfortable building without existing processes and making decisions in an early-stage environment.Key Information

Location: London/Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent or Contract
Salary/Day Rate: Competitive
Office Attendance: Hybrid
Responsibilities

Establish and administer the UK Azure and Microsoft 365 environment
Define and implement identity and access management (Entra ID)
Own device procurement, Intune Autopilot, and endpoint security
Manage cyber hygiene, patching, MFA, encryption, and incident response
Configure backups and basic business continuity
Define and run initial IT support processes
Manage vendors, licences, and MSP relationships
Deploy core business tools where required (CRM, HR, Finance)
Required Experience

Strong hands-on Azure and M365 administration
Experience building IT environments from scratch or for new entities
Comfortable operating independently in ambiguous environments
Practical security mindset rather than policy-heavy theory
If you have the required experience, please apply online!