IT Manager

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Leicester, United Kingdom
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 60K

Job location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Azure
Business Systems
Computer Security
Disaster Recovery
Network Architecture
Systems Development Life Cycle
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
Cloud Platform System
Computer Network Technologies
Microsoft InTune
Information Technology
Data Analytics

Job description

We're partnering with a growing organisation to recruit an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations, infrastructure, systems development, and digital transformation across a multi-site environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and enjoys driving innovation, improving systems, and leading a small internal team.

The Opportunity

  • As IT Manager, you'll take ownership of the organisation's IT function, overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP systems, software development, support services, and reporting capabilities. You'll play a key role in shaping the technology roadmap while ensuring systems remain secure, scalable, and aligned to business growth.
  • This role offers a broad scope with the opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and long-term technology improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the internal IT and software development teams

  • Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and endpoint security

  • Manage and enhance Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and network technologies

  • Own ERP systems administration, development, integrations, and automation

  • Drive improvements across business systems, workflows, and reporting

  • Lead cybersecurity, disaster recovery, governance, and compliance initiatives

  • Deliver reporting, dashboards, and analytics capabilities to support business decision-making

  • Manage third-party technology partners and suppliers

  • Support digital transformation and continuous improvement projects

  • Provide technical guidance and support to senior stakeholders, If you're an experienced IT professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact across infrastructure, systems, and business improvement initiatives, we'd love to hear from you. Not what you are looking for?

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Requirements

  • Proven experience in an IT Manager or senior technical leadership role
  • Strong technical knowledge of: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Network infrastructure
  • Endpoint security
  • Experience managing ERP systems, including automation and integrations
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and IT best practices
  • Experience leading IT support and software development functions
  • Strong project delivery and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with reporting, dashboards, and business analytics
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical involvement
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

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