IT Manager

Absolute Recruit
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 58K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Azure
Desktop Environments
Identity and Access Management
Information Technology Operations
Microsoft Office
Citrix Systems
Cloud Services
SharePoint
Virtualization Technology
System Availability
Legacy Systems

Requirements

IT Manager - £58,000 + Bonus - London (Hybrid)Hands-On Leadership Project Delivery Azure Microsoft 365 SharePoint CitrixOur client is looking for a highly capable IT Manager to take ownership of their internal IT operations across the UK and EMEA. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a project-led environment, is technically hands-on, and can confidently lead infrastructure and cloud transformation initiatives from start to finish.The successful IT Manager will manage a small internal IT team, coordinate with third-party service providers, and work closely with colleagues across departments and international offices. This is not a reactive support role, but a strategic and delivery-focused position suited to an IT Manager who wants to drive improvement and lead change.Can you >* Provide hands-on leadership to internal staff while remaining technically involved in delivery * Lead technical projects across infrastructure, cloud services, and user platforms aligned with business needs * Manage relationships with internal teams and third-party IT providers ensuring high-quality service delivery * Support migration from legacy systems (particularly Citrix) to modern desktop environments * Oversee IT operations including systems availability, team performance, hardware lifecycle, and incident resolution * Liaise with UK and international office stakeholders to meet local and regional IT requirements * Apply strong planning, communication, and documentation practices * Bring experience from regulated environments (financial services, legal, insurance)Got these >* Strong Microsoft Azure knowledge (infrastructure services, cloud identity management) * Proven Microsoft 365 and SharePoint experience (configuration, administration, user support) * Citrix environment familiarity, ideally with transition experience * Solid core infrastructure understanding (networks, virtualisation, endpoints, security) * Experience working with/managing third-party Managed Service Providers * Confident 1st to 3rd line support capabilities * ITIL processes and security best practices knowledgeIf you're an experienced IT Manager looking for a long-term opportunity where you can combine team leadership, technical ownership and project delivery, this could be the ideal next step in your career.Key Words: IT Manager, Project Delivery, Azure, Office 365, SharePoint and Citrix

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