IT Manager

We're recruiting a hands-on IT Manager to take ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, security and supplier management across a growing organisation. This is a technically hands-on role, supporting a more junior member of the team, where you'll balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery, ensuring systems are stable, secure and fit for the business.

What you'll do as IT Manager:

• Lead day-to-day IT operations across the business, acting as the final point of escalation.
• Ensure systems, networks, servers and cloud services remain secure, resilient and well-maintained.
• Oversee Microsoft 365, identity, access controls and core infrastructure.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery arrangements and wider business continuity plans.
• Maintain cybersecurity processes including patching, endpoint protection and firewall governance.
• Support the organisation's ERP platform and associated operational systems.
• Provide structured documentation, IT policies and clear service processes.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to define IT priorities and deliver an improvement roadmap.
• Manage 3rd-party suppliers, ensuring accountability, cost-effectiveness and strong service delivery.

• Proven experience in an IT Manager, Senior Engineer or similar senior technical role.
• Strong background across Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Microsoft 365 and identity management.
• Solid networking skills (firewalls, switching, VLANs, VPNs).
• Experience with virtualisation platforms (VMware or Hyper-V).
• Strong understanding of backup, DR and resilience planning.
• ERP experience (any system welcomed).
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical issues into business terms.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.