IT Manager

Profectus Recruitment is partnering with an Oxford-based organisation to appoint an experienced IT Manager to lead its technology function.

This is a strategic leadership role reporting to the CFO, responsible for shaping and delivering a multi-year IT strategy while overseeing secure, reliable and compliant day-to-day IT operations.

The Role You will own the IT roadmap across infrastructure, security, applications, data and digital tools, ensuring technology supports both current and future organisational needs., * Leading the development and execution of the IT strategy

• Overseeing application selection, systems architecture and technology investments
• Managing and holding accountable the Managed Service Provider and technology vendors
• Experience of cyber security principles and data governance ideally specifically with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Ensuring strong governance around system adoption, integration and retirement
• Driving cybersecurity, risk management and compliance (including ISO 27001, ISO 27701, Cyber Essentials and NHS DSP Toolkit)
• Overseeing infrastructure performance, resilience, patching, backups and business continuity
• Leading IT projects and supporting organisational change
• Promoting effective digital collaboration and continuous improvement

This is an oversight and governance-led role rather than a heavily hands-on technical position, but strong technical credibility is essential., * Up to 8% matched pension

• Two annual pay reviews
• Life insurance at 4x salary
• Flexible working hours

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping technology direction within a forward-thinking organisation, balancing strategy, governance and operational oversight.

You will have proven experience in an IT Manager or similar role, with both operational and strategic exposure., * Strong knowledge of infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms and SaaS ecosystems - Experience developing IT strategy and multi-year planning - Application and technology evaluation experience - Vendor and MSP management expertise - Budgeting and forecasting responsibility - A solid understanding of cybersecurity and data governance - The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders - A collaborative, organised and improvement-focused approach