Senior IT Manager

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to take full ownership of technology across a growing, ambitious organisation where IT is seen as a strategic enabler, not a support function.

You will lead the end-to-end IT estate, shape the roadmap, and work closely with senior leadership to ensure systems, security, and infrastructure actively support scale, performance, and innovation.

This role is ideal for someone who wants real accountability, the freedom to improve and modernise, and the chance to make visible impact at board level. The Opportunity As IT Manager, you will be responsible for the stability, security, and evolution of the company's technology environment. You will move beyond firefighting and ticket management, focusing instead on long-term architecture, vendor strategy, cyber resilience, and smart automation.

You will be trusted to challenge legacy thinking, recommend improvements, and build an IT function that is robust, scalable, and future-proof., * Full ownership of IT infrastructure, systems, networks, and cloud environments

• Development and execution of the IT strategy and technology roadmap
• Cyber security oversight, risk management, and compliance
• Vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost optimisation
• Leading system upgrades, migrations, and digital improvement projects
• Ensuring high availability, performance, and business continuity
• Acting as a senior technology advisor to leadership and key stakeholders
• Managing and developing internal or outsourced IT resources

• Proven experience in an IT Manager or senior IT leadership role
• Strong technical background across infrastructure, cloud, and security
• Experience owning IT strategy rather than simply delivering tasks
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk, cost, and performance
• Confident communicator who can translate technical issues into business terms
• Calm, structured approach in fast-moving environments

• £95,000 salary reflecting true seniority and accountability
• Direct influence over technology direction and investment decisions
• Clear ownership with trust and autonomy
• Hybrid working with flexibility and modern tools
• Strong progression potential as the organisation continues to grow