Infrastructure & IT Service Desk Manager in Birmingham

Do you have experience of working in a technology management role? We are looking for an Infrastructure & IT Service Desk Manager to lead and continually improve core technology services, ensuring reliable, secure, and user-focused IT across the organisation.

Location: Home Based, Nationwide, UK. However, occasional travel required, including for team meetings.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £45,100 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent), cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 17 May 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The Role: Reporting to the Associate Director of Technology, this role is responsible for ensuring the organisation’s infrastructure is fit for purpose and that the service desk delivers a responsive, high-quality service to users.

About You: We are looking for someone with experience of working in a technology management role with strong communication skills and the ability to work professionally with integrity across multiple teams. The role will require:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Office 365
• Good awareness of technology security and cyber threats
• Demonstrable significant experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
• Broad understanding of server and end-user environments
• Solid networking knowledge
• Experience managing service desks, processes, and user experience

Applications: As part of the process you will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification set out in the Role Profile and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your application. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

Finding strength through support: The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity. The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds.

We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation works. A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts.

If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.