IT & Infrastructure Manager
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Job description
We're looking for a proactive, hands-on IT Manager to take ownership of our internal IT operations, infrastructure, organisational security, and day-to-day technical operations.
This role is ideal for a generalist, capable of high-level infrastructure planning for new buildings & facilities, but is equally comfortable troubleshooting physical hardware and assisting with front-line issues.
What you'll be doing
Infrastructure & Network Management
- Maintain and optimise multi-site connectivity, including fire wall configurations, VPNs, and site-to-site Wi-Fi performance.
- Oversee the business communication suite, including VOIP telephony systems and mobile account management.
- Manage the core cloud productivity suite, including directory services, email flow, file-sharing permissions, and license optimisation.
- Responsible for Identity and Access Management (IAM) across all company software and hardware.
Security & Compliance (Physical & Digital)
- Full ownership of Physical Security systems, including biometric access control and CCTV networks across all sites.
- Act as a primary key holder and the first point of contact for out-of-hoursalarm escalations.
- Act as the primary lead for Organisational Security. This includes defending against human-risk vulnerabilities such as phishing, email impersonation, and identity theft. You will manage the tools and training necessary to keep our staff and internal data safe.
Team Leadership & Service Delivery
- Line manage and support the IT Support Technician, ensuring high standards for ticket resolution and user satisfaction.
- Ensure the reliability of business-critical operational hardware, including industrial labeling equipment and warehouse provisioning stations.
- Oversee the end-to-end provisioning process for all staff hardware (Laptops, Desktops, and Developer-spec machines).
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Plan Ownership:Accountable for the maintenance, and regular testing of theIT Disaster Recovery Plan. This includes data backup integrity, off-site storage, and "failover" procedures for critical sites.
- Incident Response:Lead the technical response during major outages (e.g., total loss of connectivity or hardware failure).
- Risk Assessment:Regularly audit internal systems toidentify"Single Points of Failure" within the physical infrastructure landscape and propose redundancy solutions.
- Escalation Management:Serve as a key point of technical escalation for critical system failures, ensuring that stakeholders are kept informed of recovery timelines.
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Manage the IT budget and procurement process for all hardware and software.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external technical vendors and service providers.E.g.PDQ terminals
- Conduct regular audits of software subscriptions to ensure cost-efficiency and security compliance.
Requirements
Do you have experience in VoIP?, * Strong experience managing multi-site infrastructure and network security.
- Proven background in implementing and maintaining business-wide security protocols.
- Deep understanding of enterprise cloud administration and identity management.
- Experience leading or mentoring junior IT staff.
- Comfortable working with both physical and digital infrastructure.
- Able to manage priorities independently and make informed technical purchasing decisions.
- Experience with CCTV, access control systems, or physical security infrastructure.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and business continuity frameworks.
- Familiarity with warehouse or operational technology environments.
- Experience working in fast-paced multi-site organisations.
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Referral programme
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking
- Company pension
- On-site gym, * Opportunity to take full ownership of IT operations and security.
- Varied role combining strategic planning and hands-on technical work.
- Supportive and collaborative environment.
- Real impact across multiple business locations and departments.
What we'll give you
Alongside the benefit of working with a fantastic bunch of talented people, we are committed to providing a well-rounded benefits package that includes development opportunities and support for your wellbeing:
- Generous discount scheme across our full range of music and home entertainment products.
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 caring & compassionate support across a wide range of areas.
- Access to 30 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the business, demonstrating our commitment to prioritising mental health & wellbeing support as a 'Mindful Employer'.
- Free car parking with access to electric charging points.
- Our modern office space features an onsite café and bar where we hold regular social events.
- Onsite gym and physio with Gear4music discounts & perks.
- A relaxed dress code and a great coffee machine to make your day more enjoyable.
Plus the following: employee referral scheme, employer pension scheme, corporate eyecare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay scheme, enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay, annual flu vaccinations, access to the 26-day per annum WFH policy where job roles permit.