Northern LGPS - IT Services & Infrastructure Lead

Northern LGPS - IT Services & Infrastructure Lead

Organization: Northern LGPS (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Location: Any Northern LGPS location / C/O Guardsman Tony Downes House, 5 Manchester Road, Droylsden, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Salary Range: Grade D (£61,842 - £80,000 per annum)

Application Deadline: 17:00 (5:00 PM), 28 August 2026

Job Introduction

Shape the technology foundations of a new investment manager!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Northern LGPS—a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund, and West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

As Northern LGPS enters an exciting new phase to establish a new FCA-authorised investment management company, we are seeking a strategic and technical IT Services & Infrastructure Lead. Working closely with the Head of Technology, you will act as the internal technical authority, ensuring that infrastructure, cyber security, and IT operations are secure, resilient, and fit for purpose.

About the Role

As IT Services & Infrastructure Lead, you will play a pivotal role in building and overseeing the technology environment and managing outsourced IT managed services. Key responsibilities include:

• Infrastructure & Operations: Leading the implementation, configuration, and testing of technology infrastructure through outsourced IT Managed Services providers.

• Vendor & SLA Oversight: Monitoring and evaluating the performance of managed service providers against agreed SLAs, driving continuous service improvement.

• Cyber Security & Resilience: Establishing cyber security requirements, managing vulnerabilities/incidents, and developing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

• Technology Governance: Building strong governance around change management, configuration management, and operational controls while supporting IT audits and regulatory expectations.

• Strategic Support: Working with the Head of Technology to support infrastructure budgets and provide regular reporting to governance forums.

About You

We are looking for an experienced technology professional who brings:

• Proven expertise in managing IT infrastructure, operational services, and outsourced managed service providers.

• Strong background in technology governance, SLA monitoring, change/incident management, and continual service improvement.

• Experience in cyber security oversight, risk management, and operational resilience.

• Excellent business continuity and disaster recovery planning skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• (Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role).

Why Join Northern LGPS?

As Northern LGPS evolves, we are building a collaborative, open, and trusting culture where people can do their best work. Benefits and features include:

• Competitive salary (Grade D: £61,842 - £80,000)

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support collaboration and colleague wellbeing

• A supportive learning culture focused on professional growth and sustainability

• Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive working environments