IT Networking Team Leader

Hybrid Lichfield (Group Support)
Up to £65,000 + benefits

Lead at Scale. Build What Matters.

At Voyage Care, technology isn’t just infrastructure it’s critical to delivering safe, effective care to thousands of people across the UK.

We’re looking for an IT Networking Team Leader to take ownership of a large, complex, multi-site network estate and lead a skilled team through an exciting period of investment, modernisation, and cloud growth.

If you’re a hands-on technical leader who thrives on ownership, impact, and solving real-world challenges, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Why This Role Stands Out

Enterprise-scale impact Support hundreds of UK-wide services
Modern tech stack Cisco Meraki, Azure, SD-WAN, FortiGate
Transformation journey Cloud maturity, automation, and security programmes underway
Autonomy to shape delivery Influence strategy and execution within your domain
Meaningful work Your network directly supports frontline care delivery

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead & Inspire

• Manage and develop a high-performing Network Operations team
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration

Own the Network Estate

• Take full responsibility for a large-scale Cisco Meraki environment (MX, MS, MR)
• Drive performance, resilience, and scalability across all services
• Lead network upgrades, deployments, and lifecycle management

Deliver Modern Connectivity

• Shape and support hybrid cloud networking in Azure
• Oversee WAN, LAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and wireless environments
• Ensure seamless connectivity across a geographically distributed estate

Drive Innovation & Automation

• Introduce and expand automation (PowerShell / Python)
• Reduce manual effort and improve operational consistency
• Move towards infrastructure-as-code principles

Strengthen Security & Compliance

• Work closely with security teams on Cyber Essentials Plus & ISO 27001
• Oversee firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation, and secure access controls
• Support audits, risk management, and incident response

Lead Key Projects

• Own technical delivery of network projects including:
  • Site deployments
  • Connectivity transformations
  • Telephony rollouts (VoIP/SIP)
  • Platform enhancements

What You’ll Bring

• Strong leadership experience managing technical teams
• Proven background in enterprise networking (multi-site environments)
• Deep expertise in Cisco Meraki (essential)
• Experience with Azure networking and hybrid environments
• Solid knowledge of network security, SD-WAN, VPNs, and routing/switching
• Exposure to automation tools and scripting
• Ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects end-to-end

Certifications such as CCNP, Meraki, or Azure Network Engineer are a bonus but practical experience matters most.

About Voyage Care

We’re one of the UK’s leading care providers, supporting individuals with complex needs to live independently.

Behind every service we run is a technology platform that must be secure, resilient, and always available and that’s where you come in.

Our IT team operates 24/7, delivering critical infrastructure that directly impacts the quality of care people receive every day.

What You’ll Get

• Salary up to £65,000
• Hybrid working (Lichfield-based)
• A genuinely supportive and forward-thinking IT leadership team
• The chance to lead during a major period of investment and transformation
• Real career development in a business where IT is valued