IT Manager

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd
Northfleet, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£45,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Cyber 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

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