Are you a technical heavyweight with a natural flair for leadership?We are looking for a proactive IT Infrastructure Engineer / Team Leader to take the reins of a growing technical department in Milton Keynes.This is a pivotal role where you will balance hands-on technical architecture with the strategic management of a talented support team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be the driving force behind the resilience, security, and innovation of the entire digital estate.The OpportunityYou won''t just be maintaining the status quo; you will be the architect of growth. Your remit covers everything from high-level network design to mentoring your direct reports. Whether you are managing 2 or 4 team members-with the potential to oversee software specialists in the future-you will define the roadmaps that keep this organization at the cutting edge.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a team of IT professionals, ensuring the service desk and infrastructure functions are high-performing and motivated.Infrastructure Evolution: Design and deploy robust server, cloud, and network solutions (LAN/WAN/WiFi) to boost system performance and scalability.Security and Compliance: Act as the guardian of the estate, maintaining rigorous controls aligned with ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR.Operational Excellence: Oversee lifecycle management for hardware and software, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure disaster recovery protocols ..... full job details .....