Lead Consultant

Company Name: Sharp Business Systems UK PLC

Location: Birmingham

Advert Closing Date:

Job Number: JO\-2609\-2722

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Lead Consultant
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Professional Services \| Hybrid/Client Facing \| Leadership Opportunity

Are you an experienced IT Consultant looking to take the next step into a leadership role, or an established technical leader seeking a new challenge?

We are looking for a Lead Consultant to join a growing Professional Services team, providing technical leadership, mentoring a team of consultants, and delivering high\-quality solutions to a diverse client base. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands\-on technical expertise with people leadership and strategic client engagement.

The Role
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As a Lead Consultant, you will be responsible for leading and developing a regional team of Technical Consultants while ensuring the quality and consistency of service delivery. You will act as a senior technical authority, supporting complex projects, guiding clients through technology decisions, and helping shape the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities
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• Lead, mentor and develop a team of regional Technical Consultants.


• Conduct regular one\-to\-one meetings, performance reviews and development planning.


• Identify training opportunities and support continuous professional development across the team.


• Perform quality reviews of technical documentation and project deliverables.


• Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure and cloud\-related issues.


• Deliver consultancy, strategic guidance and IT management services to key clients.


• Meet with existing and prospective customers to identify technology solutions that meet business needs.


• Specify, plan and deliver complex infrastructure and cloud projects.


• Support recruitment activities and help build a high\-performing technical team.


• Contribute to business strategy and service improvement initiatives.

We're looking for a technically accomplished professional who enjoys helping others succeed and building strong client relationships.

Essential Skills \& Experience

• Extensive experience delivering IT consultancy services, ideally within a Managed Service Provider environment.


• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure solutions.


• Deep understanding of server infrastructure, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and networking technologies.


• Excellent troubleshooting and problem\-solving skills.


• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non\-technical stakeholders.


• Commercial awareness and a customer\-focused approach.


• Understanding of UK GDPR and data privacy requirements.

Desirable

• Previous people management or team leadership experience.


• Microsoft Expert\-level certifications, or a commitment to achieving them.

• Opportunity to lead and influence a talented technical team.


• Work with cutting\-edge Microsoft cloud technologies.


• Be part of a collaborative and supportive professional services environment.


• Play a key role in shaping technical strategy and service excellence.


• Ongoing training, development and certification opportunities.

If you're a senior IT professional with a passion for leadership, technology and client success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this exciting Lead Consultant opportunity.

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