IT Networking Team Leader

IT Networking Team Leader

Hybrid – Lichfield (Group Support)

Up to £65,000 + benefits

Lead ld 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.

• Enterprise‑scale impact – Support hundreds of UK‑wide services
• Modern tech stack – Cisco Meraki, Azure, SD‑WAN, Forti Gate
• 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

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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.

• 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