Device Management Team Leader
Salary: £44,075 to £48,226 p.a. (Grade 12) pay award pending
Location: Durham, Durham
Expires: 26/07/2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Digital Services for a full‑time permanent Device Management Team Leader. As the Device Management team leader you will manage the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of digital devices across the organisation, ensuring efficient and secure operations. You will lead a skilled team, improve service delivery, and drive organisational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team to deliver top‑tier ICT support and solutions.
- Oversee the configuration, deployment, and management of devices such as computers, tablets, and mobiles.
- Support system implementation, performance monitoring, and staff development.
- Drive performance and contribute to exciting projects that make a difference.
- Contribute to operational planning and cross‑service initiatives.
- Uphold exceptional customer service standards.
What will I need?
You will need a degree in computing or a related discipline, or significant proven leadership and technical experience within a device management environment. You will also need proven experience managing endpoint security and cloud‑based endpoint management platforms. See the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an innovative and collaborative team driving digital transformation.
- Flexible working hours with a supportive environment for professional growth.
- A chance to contribute to essential public services in a dynamic local authority.
Our Offer to You
- Competitive rewards package including attractive salaries.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years of continuous local government service).
- Membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
Interviews
Interviews will be held week commencing 24th August 2026. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet all the essential criteria and indicate they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
How to Apply
We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and, where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
For assistance when applying for this role, contact the Recruitment Helpdesk at 03000 26 27 27 or Recruitmentresources@durham.gov.uk.
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