Group IT Manager

This role is responsible for the management and development of IT Systems, infrastructure and support across the groups UK dealerships. Whilst this is a field based role, the successful candidate will be based at our head office in Hatfield., * Lead and manage the IT function across multiple sites.

• Develop and implement the Group IT strategy, budget and technology roadmap.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, Microsoft 365, hardware, software and telecommunications.
• Manage cybersecurity, data protection, backups and disaster recovery.
• Support and manage dealership, manufacturer, DMS, CRM and business-critical systems.
• Manage IT suppliers, contracts, licences and external service providers.
• Lead IT projects, system upgrades, integrations and new-site/acquisition implementations.
• Provide effective IT support to all dealerships employees.

Joining SAGA Truck and Van means:

• Representing “the star,” an international luxury car brand
• Promoting vehicles with the latest technologies
• Benefiting from career opportunities within a fast-growing group
• Joining a family-owned group with strong values and collaborating with passionate people
• Participating in regular internal events that promote team cohesion (seminars, incentives, parties…)
• Enjoying many other benefits:
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 24 days Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Simply Health
• Staff referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Proven experience managing IT within a multi-site organisation.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, Microsoft 365, networking and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing IT projects, suppliers and budgets.
• Commercially focused with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Automotive/commercial vehicle dealership experience desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between Group locations.

SAGA Truck & Van is the leading Mercedes-Benz distributor in the United Kingdom, with a network of ten dealerships across Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, and East England, employing over five hundred staff.

The SAGA Mercedes-Benz Story: The journey began in 1971 in western France, initially focused solely on commercial vehicles. Over the years, car and utility vehicle operations were added, and dealerships multiplied-first regionally until 2013, then nationally, before expanding internationally in 2019. In 2024, SAGA Mercedes-Benz expanded to England with the acquisition of 10 dealerships, previously owned by Sparshatt Truck and Van and Motus Truck & Van. Today, SAGA has an international presence (in France, Belgium, England, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the Czech Republic) and represents 70% of the RCM group’s revenue.