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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Manager - **Company:** Octopus Legacy Limited - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft OneNote, Networking Basics, Software Deployment, Software Licensing, Scripting, Casper Suite, Build Process, Gsuite, Hubspot, User Administration, User Accounts - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815455081-it-manager ## About the Role * Strong hands-on experience administering Google Workspace at an organisational level. * Experience managing Apple devices (MacBooks, iPhones/iPads) using an MDM solution such as Jamf, Mosyle, Addigy, Kandji, or Apple Business Manager. * Proven ability to plan and execute IT and infrastructure projects from scoping through to delivery. * Experience with user onboarding/offboarding, account management, and IT support in a growing business. * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, security best practices, and access management. * Organised, self-directed, and comfortable being the sole IT person - you'll need to prioritise and manage your own workload. * Clear communicator who can work with both technical and non-technical colleagues., * Experience supporting IT through acquisitions or company integrations. * Familiarity with SaaS administration (Slack, Notion, Jira, HubSpot, or similar). * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) at an infrastructure level. * Scripting ability for automation (Bash, Python, or similar). * Experience in a startup or scale-up environment where you've had to build processes from scratch.h real variety - no two weeks will look the same. ## Description * Own day-to-day IT operations - user support, onboarding/offboarding, device management, account provisioning, and troubleshooting across the business. * Manage and administer Google Workspace - user accounts, groups, security policies, shared drives, and organisational configuration. * Manage Apple device fleet via MDM - provisioning, configuration, software deployment, security policies, and lifecycle management for MacBooks and iOS devices. * Maintain security and compliance - enforce security policies, manage access controls, coordinate with the engineering team on infrastructure security, and ensure audit readiness. * Manage vendor relationships - liaise with suppliers for hardware, software licensing, connectivity, and third-party services. * Document processes and systems - maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for IT procedures, configurations, and disaster recovery plans. * Drive automation and efficiency across IT operations, leveraging AI tools and agent-based workflows to reduce manual processes and improve scalability. * Contribute to building a more self-service IT environment, enabling employees to resolve common issues independently through tooling, documentation, and automation. * Identify opportunities to streamline support using modern technologies (e.g. AI assistants, workflow automation, scripting). ## Related Videos - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Let developers develop again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/463-let-developers-develop-again) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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