IT Subcluster Lead

Requisition
35221
-Posted
10/16/2026

- United Kingdom - Wrexham

- Information & Knowledge

- Full time

- Regular

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The IT Subcluster Lead is responsible for managing IT support services within a specific subcluster, ensuring alignment with regional and global IT strategies. Reporting to the IT Regional Cluster Lead, this role involves leading a team of IT support professionals, delivering high-quality services, and addressing local IT challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Subcluster IT Support:
  Implement regional IT support strategies within the subcluster, ensuring alignment with local business needs and objectives.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead and develop a team of IT support professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Ensure the team is well-trained and equipped to provide excellent support.
• Service Management:
  Manage the delivery of IT support services, ensuring adherence to SLAs and KPIs. Continuously evaluate and improve service delivery processes.
• Local Stakeholder Engagement:
  Act as the primary IT support contact for local stakeholders. Build strong relationships to understand and address their IT requirements.
• Incident Resolution:
  Lead local incident and problem management efforts, minimizing impact on business operations. Facilitate effective communication and resolution of IT issues.
• Resource Allocation:
  Manage subcluster IT resources, including personnel and technology, to meet operational needs efficiently.
• Compliance and Security:
  Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies. Collaborate with regional and global teams to maintain security standards.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• 8 years of experience in IT support or service management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing multi-regional teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and support tools.
• Experience with ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and service management platforms.
• Proven ability to manage and lead teams in a multicultural and geographically dispersed environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Skills and behavioral competencies:

• Result orientation, influence & impact
• Empowerment & accountability
• Team spirit, building relationships, collective accountability
• Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

• The UK annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is £45,000 - £64,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range.
• At least 16 weeks of maternity, paternity and co-parenting leave, subject to local regulations and company policy.
• Access to an employee training platform.
• Free physical and psychological wellbeing sessions.

Additional Information:

• Location:
  
  Wrexham, UK
• This position requires a regular on-site…