IT Networking Team Leader
| Posting date: | 29 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £65,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pension, reward scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | Lichfield, Midlands, WS14 0QP |
| Company: | Voyage Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 60042679 |
Summary
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
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