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Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.

IT Support Lead

On site

Guildford, United kingdom

£ 55,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

15-01-2026

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Skills

Leadership Quality Assurance Virtualization Active Directory

Job Specifications

IT Support Lead
Working with a leading organisation for an experienced IT Support Lead. This role is critical in supporting regulated laboratory environments, ensuring data integrity, system compliance, and robust IT service delivery across laboratory and enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities
Administer Chromatography Data Systems (CDS), including Empower, with responsibility for user account management, system backups, and data archiving.
Support and configure laboratory-specific systems such as Empower and LAC/E.
Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance and laboratory teams to ensure data integrity and full compliance with audit trail requirements.
Coordinate with external vendors regarding system upgrades, patches, and service-level agreements.
Implement and maintain validated states for computerized systems in compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
Develop, execute, and maintain validation protocols for IT systems and laboratory informatics platforms.
Support internal and external audits, addressing findings in a timely and effective manner.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for IT processes, validation activities, change control, and system configurations.
Manage system configurations, custom fields, and integrations with laboratory instruments.
IT Operations & Infrastructure
Provide leadership and daily direction to team members, ensuring efficient ticket management and resolution.
Deliver desk-side, phone-based, and ticket-based support for hardware, software, and enterprise applications.
Maintain and repair desktops, laptops, and associated peripherals.
Monitor and maintain server hardware, configure virtualization platforms (eg, Hyper-V), and manage backup solutions such as Veeam.
Ensure Microsoft updates are applied to non-managed Servers.
Administer Active Directory, including account creation and deactivation, structural maintenance, and management of security and distribution groups.
Configure and support Citrix Servers and manage NAS devices (eg, Synology, QNAP) for backup purposes.
Utilise remote-control tools to resolve desktop and user issues.
Manage relationships with external IT and laboratory system service providers.
Participate in special projects and on-call duty rotations as required. Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
Annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension contributions
Private medical insurance or health cash plan
Life assurance and income protection schemes
Employee assistance programme
Discounted gym membership
Regular social events and company activities
IT Support Lead
Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
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About the Company

Welcome to Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd. With 30+ years of experience, Proactive.IT Appointments are at the forefront of the IT recruitment sector. Established in 1991, we have become the preferred partner for many Blue Chip national, global and Government organisations. Our dynamic team has built an unparalleled knowledge of the marketplace. Technology never stands still, so neither do we. We understand the industry trends and technological developments that matter most to our clients in an ever-changing market place, whi... Know more