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Job Description – Head of IT About Alpine Group: Alpine Group (including Alpine Fire Engineers and DAS Fire) is a fast growing, award winning, leader in fire detection and suppression systems — designing, delivering and maintaining complex solutions across logistics & distribution, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, high hazard and other specialist environments. We’re proud to be recognised among The Sunday Times Best Places to Work (2025), reflecting our focus on wellbeing, values and a high performance, people first culture. Location: Bury (Greater Manchester) as the primary base, with occasional travel to other UK sites. The Opportunity: As we scale, we are strengthening our in-house IT capability. This role will take responsibility for defining and delivering our IT roadmap — ensuring that our systems, data, and services keep pace with business growth and support a great colleague and client experience. You’ll manage the day-to-day IT operations (largely delivered by partners), oversee vendors, work with internal stakeholders to prioritise projects, and guide continuous improvement across infrastructure, applications, and security. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with direct visibility to the leadership team, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategy with execution. Core Responsibilities Set & deliver the technology strategy • Own the multi-year IT roadmap aligned to business goals (growth, M&A, European expansion), covering applications (ERP), data & analytics, infrastructure & cloud, end user experience, and service excellence., • Translate business goals (growth, M&A, European expansion) into clear IT initiatives and delivery plans., • Track progress and communicate updates, risks, and investment needs to leadership. IT Operations & Service • Ensure IT services run smoothly and meet agreed SLAs, working closely with our IT & NetSuite Support Manager., • Coordinate MSPs and vendors to maintain uptime, connectivity, device lifecycle management, and user support., • Negotiate IT supplier contracts, SLAs and commercial terms that balance value, performance and risk. Security, risk & governance • Lead our security posture and drive ‘secure by design’ across identity, devices, data and SaaS applications., • Run risk management, change control, disaster recovery, incident response and supplier assurance. Applications & data • Partner with Finance and Operations to enhance NetSuite and adjacent SaaS platforms., • Support automation, integration, and reporting initiatives that improve efficiency and decision-making. Infrastructure & workplace technology • Mature our Microsoft 365 stack and uplift device management, collaboration, and information protection., • Oversee connectivity, resilience, and the path to cloud first (where it adds value). Budgeting & value management • Build and manage the IT budget (opex/capex), forecast, and track ROI on change initiatives., • Continuously optimise cost-to-serve, licensing and operational efficiency. Change, training & communications • Ensure a great colleague experience with IT (clear SLAs, self-service, knowledge, training)., • Lead change communications and occasional training for new tools and initiatives across the business., • Contribute to knowledge sharing and training to improve digital confidence across the business. Leadership • Line manage and grow the internal IT team - coach, mentor, set goals and foster a high trust, high standards culture. Out of hours • Rare, but from time-to-time critical activities may require work outside standard hours (e.g., incidents, projects). We plan to avoid it, and we recognise it when it occurs. What You’ll Bring: Essential • Track record leading IT in a multi-site, service/engineering or industrial setting at Head of IT / IT Manager / CTO level., • Strong hands on knowledge and experience across: Microsoft 365/Entra/Intune/Defender; enterprise networking; identity & access; endpoint security; device lifecycle; backup/DR., • Experience with ERP/NetSuite or similar enterprise SaaS; data integration/reporting; process automation., • Security & governance, vendor/commercial management, budgeting and Board engagement., • Strong communicator, able to translate technical issues into business language. Desirable : • Exposure to industrial, engineering, or construction environments – strong project base., • Experience supporting technology change through business growth or acquisitions., • ITIL, PRINCE2/Agile, and relevant Microsoft/Security certifications. Working Pattern : • Hybrid: We offer flexibility in remote working; however, regular on-site presence at Bury is essential to succeed in this role (team leadership, Board engagement, site collaboration)., • Travel: Occasional travel to UK sites and, in line with growth plans, periodic travel within Europe. Rewards & Benefits : • Competitive salary (c.£60k DOE) plus benefits., • Industry leading benefits package., • Hybrid working with meaningful flexibility, balanced with on-site collaboration., • An award-winning workplace with strong leadership and a supportive, values led culture. Reporting Line : • Reports into the CEO, • Direct line management of internal IT roles, including the IT & NetSuite Support Manager.

Company Description Lawcomm Solicitors provides regulated legal services to individuals and businesses across England and Wales. We specialise in various legal fields, including residential and commercial property, private client services, family law, commercial law, and dispute resolution. Role We have an established remote and hybrid set up for our conveyancing teams to include friendly work from home groups, fully electronic files, working case management, AI generated title reports, electronic signature platforms and head office support team. We currently have opportunities for employed, hybrid / remote conveyancing solicitors, executives and fee earning paralegals to be part of a team handling residential conveyancing caseloads of freehold and leasehold transactions. We will also consider self-employed consultants with sufficient experience. Responsibilities As part of a structured and supported team, you will be responsible for client care, anti-money laundering compliance checks, title investigations, enquiries, reporting to clients and lenders, exchange of contracts, communications with relevant stakeholders and completion formalities. Full administrative support is provided for file set up, contract packs, completion statements and post-completion documents. Qualifications • A minimum of two years conveyancing experience, managing residential property transactions., • Strong client management skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, estate agents, brokers, and developers., • Knowledge of regulatory compliance and procedures within conveyancing and property law., • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume workflows efficiently., • Proficiency with case management systems.

Your new company We are supporting a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that supports senior executives across multiple locations. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this is a fast-paced, remote-first environment. They value initiative, professionalism, and adaptability, and we're looking for someone who shares these values to support their leadership team. • January start, • 6-month interim contract, • Flexible working pattern (3 days a week), • Fully remote with bi-monthly meetings in the North West Your new role We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our client on a 6-month interim basis, starting in January 2026. This role is fully remote, with bi-monthly in-person meetings in the North West, so you must be able to reliably commute to this area. This role is 3 days a week, days are flexible, but you MUST work on a Friday.You'll provide high-level administrative support to senior executives, including calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing and event planning. Key responsibilities include: • Managing executive calendars and communications, • Coordinating domestic and international travel, • Processing expenses and maintaining trackers, • Planning and supporting corporate events and catering, • Providing general administrative support and EA cover What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you'll need: • Proven experience in an executive assistant role supporting at 'Head of' level or above., • Strong organisational and communication skills, • High level of discretion and professionalism, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and calendar/expense tools, • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to change, • Event planning experience and familiarity with the IT/Broadband sector (desirable), • A driving licence (preferred due to occasional travel), • A flexible remote working arrangement, • Opportunity to work closely with senior executives, • Exposure to a fast-paced, professional environment, • A role that values autonomy, initiative, and personal growth If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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