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Head of Network Services
- Posted 15 May 2026
- LocationCirencester
- Discipline Cloud & DevOps
- Reference7468
Job description
JOB TITLE
Head of Network Services
LOCATION
Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Hybrid)
SALARY & PACKAGE
Up to £75,000 per annum
Plus benefits including pension, holiday allowance, and wider corporate benefits.
WAY OF WORKING
THE BUSINESS
This organisation is a technically driven services provider delivering complex network and infrastructure solutions across enterprise, cloud‑integrated, and operational technology environments. Known for strong engineering standards and predictable delivery, the business continues to grow in both scale and complexity.
As part of this growth, the Technical Directorate is being strengthened to ensure platforms are designed for long‑term operation, resilience, and clarity. This role has been created to provide clear ownership of network strategy, standards, and service quality across all customer solutions.
THE HEAD OF NETWORK SERVICES OPPORTUNITY
As Head of Network Services, you will be accountable for the full lifecycle of the organisation’s network platforms, acting as the senior technical authority while leading and developing the network engineering function.
Key responsibilities include:
YOUR KEY SKILLS
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
This is a critical leadership role shaping how networking is delivered across the organisation. The Head of Network Services sets the standard for clarity, consistency, and long‑term ownership—ensuring the network is an enabler, not a bottleneck.
APPLY NOW
If you’re a senior network leader looking to combine technical authority with people leadership and service ownership, we’d love to speak with you.
C4S Search specialises in connecting high‑calibre technology leaders with forward‑thinking organisations across infrastructure, cloud, and digital services.
Head of Network Services
LOCATION
Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Hybrid)
SALARY & PACKAGE
Up to £75,000 per annum
Plus benefits including pension, holiday allowance, and wider corporate benefits.
WAY OF WORKING
- Full-time, Permanent
- Hybrid working model (office and remote split)
THE BUSINESS
This organisation is a technically driven services provider delivering complex network and infrastructure solutions across enterprise, cloud‑integrated, and operational technology environments. Known for strong engineering standards and predictable delivery, the business continues to grow in both scale and complexity.
As part of this growth, the Technical Directorate is being strengthened to ensure platforms are designed for long‑term operation, resilience, and clarity. This role has been created to provide clear ownership of network strategy, standards, and service quality across all customer solutions.
THE HEAD OF NETWORK SERVICES OPPORTUNITY
As Head of Network Services, you will be accountable for the full lifecycle of the organisation’s network platforms, acting as the senior technical authority while leading and developing the network engineering function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the network technical strategy, roadmap, and reference architectures
- Defining and enforcing network design standards, security models, and approved platforms
- Ensuring all network designs are secure, resilient, observable, and ready for operational handover
- Working closely with Cloud Services, Projects, and the PMO to improve delivery predictability and reduce unplanned work
- Leading, mentoring, and developing network engineers to build scalable, sustainable capability
YOUR KEY SKILLS
- Proven experience leading enterprise-scale network services or platforms
- Strong technical background across LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD‑WAN, routing, switching, and IP design
- Solid expertise in network security, segmentation, and high‑availability design
- Experience across on‑premise, cloud, hybrid, and OT / industrial networking environments
- Ability to set and maintain engineering standards and reference architectures
- Track record of improving operational stability, documentation, and service ownership
- Confident people leader with experience reducing key‑person dependency
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Network services are stable, predictable, and trusted
- Fewer incidents and delivery issues caused by design assumptions
- Clear, usable documentation across all major network platforms
- Projects delivered with minimal late‑stage surprises
- A confident, capable, and continuously improving network team
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
This is a critical leadership role shaping how networking is delivered across the organisation. The Head of Network Services sets the standard for clarity, consistency, and long‑term ownership—ensuring the network is an enabler, not a bottleneck.
APPLY NOW
If you’re a senior network leader looking to combine technical authority with people leadership and service ownership, we’d love to speak with you.
C4S Search specialises in connecting high‑calibre technology leaders with forward‑thinking organisations across infrastructure, cloud, and digital services.