Head of Configuration Services
Location: Rugby (Onsite Working)
Salary: £65,000 – £72,000 + 10% bonus
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
A leading technology services provider is hiring a Head of Configuration Services to lead a business-critical division responsible for delivering enterprise-scale pre-staging, imaging, deployment, and data centre build solutions. This role combines technical leadership, strategic oversight, and customer engagement, offering the opportunity to shape the future of service delivery in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Transition and Enterprise Technicians (all CCNA accredited)
- Act as a technical authority for customer tours, solution presentations, and internal stakeholders
- Oversee technical governance, Statements of Work (SOWs), and delivery of complex infrastructure projects
- Drive innovation through automation, scripting, and emerging technologies (AI, RPA)
- Collaborate with Solutions Architects and technical leaders to align services with client needs
- Monitor industry trends to ensure services remain competitive and future-ready
- Support team development through certifications, training, and career progression
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Proven experience in data centre infrastructure, networking, and pre-staging environments
- Hands-on expertise with imaging technologies and deployment methodologies (e.g., Autopilot, SCCM)
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities
- Skilled in rack building, equipment configuration, and network advisory
- Confident in customer-facing engagements and technical presentations
- Experience creating and managing Statements of Work (SOWs) and governance processes
- Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to long-term growth within the organisation
Desirable
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE
- Experience with automation tools, scripting (e.g., PowerShell, C#), or emerging technologies (AI, RPA)
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Exposure to working in an IT reseller or enterprise service delivery environment
- Ability to stay ahead of industry trends and contribute to service innovation
Role Focus
- 50% Technical Leadership: Infrastructure, networking, automation, and service innovation
- 50% Strategic & People Leadership: Team development, governance, customer engagement
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a growing and strategically important division. The role offers the chance to shape technical service delivery, lead a skilled team, and contribute directly to the success of enterprise-scale infrastructure and deployment projects. With a strong focus on innovation, customer engagement, and operational excellence, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful contribution and grow within a forward-thinking organisation.
To express interest, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
