IT Networking Team Leader

Voyage Care • Full-time • Staffordshire, Staffordshire, GB • £65k / year • 2w ago

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