IT Manager
Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd
Northfleet, United Kingdom
17 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 45KJob location
Northfleet, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Computer Security
Disaster Recovery
Cloud Services
Software Engineering
Information Technology
Network Server
Job description
- Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and security
- Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality
- Maintain and support the Firm s case management system: Partner for Windows (Tikit)
- Ensure availability, integrity, and performance of all IT systems, networks, and software
- Oversee regular system licences, upgrades, and backups
- Provide hands-on support for hardware and software issues across the firm
- Deliver Partner training and guidance to staff
- Act as the main point of contact for IT queries and incidents
- Monitor systems for threats/vulnerabilities and implement proactive security measures
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, legal industry regulations, and data protection laws
- Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
- Manage third-party vendors, including software providers, hardware suppliers, and IT consultants
- Lead IT projects including system migrations, software rollouts, and infrastructure improvements
- Manage the Firm s websites
- Arrange logins for new staff and provide IT onboarding training
- Perform other IT-related duties as required
Requirements
- Proven experience as an IT Manager (ideally within professional services or a legal environment)
- Strong knowledge of Partner for Windows (Tikit) or other legal practice case management systems
- Solid understanding of networks, servers, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity protocols
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language
- Strong organisational and leadership abilities
Benefits & conditions
- Workplace pension via Scottish Widows
- 30% discount on all legal services for staff
- 25% discount on legal services for immediate family (parents, siblings, children)
- Plus more! Plus an annual black-tie Christmas party & firm-wide summer BBQ/party
Ready to take the next step in your IT career?