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Job Title


Platform Services Manager


Company : Sanderson Government & Defence


Location : Newbury, South East


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you an experienced operational leader from a Managed Services or Consultancy background, ready to shape and evolve a critical service platform function?Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.Sanderson G&D are partnering with a leading Cyber Security Consultancy that has recently consolidated several technical teams into a new Platform Services function, and theyre now looking for a Platform Services Manager to lead and mature this area.The RoleThis is a people-focused role, leading a small team of Platform Engineers (currently 4) and reporting into the Head of Service Operations. Youll be responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of managed/hosted services for a wide range of clients, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence.Youll act as a technical leader, driving key ITIL functions such as Incident, Change, and Problem Management, while also navigating your team through ongoing change and transformation.What Youll BringA customer-facing background in Managed Services or Consultancy (not internal/enterprise IT)Demonstrable experience leading teams in service delivery environmentsStrong understanding of ITIL practices particularly incident, change, and problem managementA strategic mindset able to step back and assess, plan, and improve operationsComfort leading teams through change and driving continuous improvementIdeally, experience with Nutanix, Veeam, or similar infrastructure platformsWhy Apply?Be part of a growing, high-impact team with influence over future cloud service directionWork closely with leadership to shape how platform services are deliveredGreat progression opportunity as the team and responsibilities evolveSecurity Clearance: You must be eligible for SC Clearance.Interested?Apply today or get in touch to learn more about this opportunity to shape and lead pivotal platform services.