IT Manager

VIP Gateway
Manchester, United Kingdom
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 35K

Job location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

IT Management
Information Technology Operations
Software Engineering
Cloud Platform System
Information Technology

Job description

Are you the kind of person who thrives when thrown in at the deep end? Do you get excited about building systems completely from scratch, solving complex problems, and learning new technologies on the fly? If so… this is the role for you.

We're a fast-growing car leasing company and we are ready for our first dedicated IT Manager. This is a rare opportunity to step into a clean slate environment, shape the entire IT function, and become the backbone of our internal tech operations.

If you want a role where you can truly make your mark, this is it.

What the Role Involves

You'll be responsible for designing, building, and managing all things IT across the business. This includes:

Infrastructure & Setup

  • Building and implementing our full IT infrastructure from scratch.
  • Setting up secure networks, user access, device management, and internal systems.
  • Creating processes and documentation for best-practice IT operations.

Maintenance & Support

  • Acting as the go-to expert for all IT support across the company.
  • Monitoring system performance, security, and reliability.
  • Managing hardware, software, licences, updates, and backups.

Project Management & Innovation

  • Leading multiple IT and tech-related projects simultaneously.
  • Working closely with leadership to support our in-house software development ambitions.
  • Researching, testing, and implementing new solutions and technologies.
  • Finding smart, innovative ways to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Requirements

Do you have experience in IT support?, This role suits someone who's not just looking for a job, but a genuine challenge., * Experience in IT management or senior IT support roles.

  • Confidence to build systems and processes with no existing framework.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects at once while staying organised and calm.
  • Curiosity and resilience you'll often be learning as you go.
  • A problem-solver mindset and the ability to operate well outside your comfort zone.
  • Strong understanding of networks, security, devices, cloud systems, and general IT operations.
  • Excellent communication skills you'll be supporting a fast-paced, growing team., * IT: 3 years (required)

Benefits & conditions

  • Massive autonomy and trust, no legacy mess to fix.
  • A fast-growing business with exciting tech ambitions.
  • A supportive leadership team that values innovation and big ideas.
  • Real career growth as we expand our internal technology and operations.
  • A chance to create long-term impact from day one.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00 per year, * Company pension

  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

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