ICT Manager

Location: MatlockSalary: 54,143 - 56,293 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: IT ManagerPosted: 2026-11-02Valid to: 2026-11-18Apply: Derbyshire County CouncilSouth Derbyshire District Council are looking for an ICT Manager to lead the Council's ICT service; providing senior strategic and technical leadership to ensure ICT services support the Council's day-to-day service delivery and achieve its transformation and service improvement objectives. The postholder will ensure the secure, resilient and effective operation of the Council's technology infrastructure, cyber security arrangements, service desk and reprographics service. They will also be responsible for being the Council's technical architect for ICT solutions and future technology choices, ensuring ICT investment supports service transformation, resilience and long-term value for the Council.It is an exciting time for South Derbyshire, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the ICT implementation of our
new leisure centre and civic office that is due to open in 2028.We are looking for an effective leader that can manage, develop and motivate a technical team to achieve the aspirations set out in the ICT Strategy 2026-#####, and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, partner Councils and external suppliers to deliver effective services for our residents.We are looking for somebody with substantial experience of leading secure, resilient ICT infrastructure services across cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments, that can translate technical information into clear information for senior leaders and elected members. We are predominantly a Microsoft site and as such, experience of working within that environment will be essential, as will a thorough working knowledge of Cyber Essentials, PSN compliance and cyber-security outcomes based frameworks.The role will form part of the Transformation Senior Management Team, and the successful candidate will
be given the opportunity to develop their career and the team around them.This is a hybrid role based at Civic Offices, Civic Way, Swadlincote DE11 0AH.The post holder will require a DBS Disclosure. The full details and guidelines are available on Working For Us | South Derbyshire District CouncilProvisional Interview Date: 3 December#####6