It Manager

About

*** is an award-winning electronic security integrator headquartered in Hertfordshire. With over 36 years of experience, we support customers across four continents and fifty-five countries, including mission-critical environments and Critical National Infrastructure.

The opportunity

We are looking for an IT Manager to join our IT Department. You will lead IT governance, information security and compliance, manage our IT Helpdesk, and act as a technical escalation point.

The role makes sure technology change is well governed, effectively introduced and aligned with business priorities. It helps us get the best value from our technology investments and supports a structured, resilient IT function.

What you will be doing

* Lead governance for technology projects, information security and cyber security, so decisions, standards and controls are clear, consistent and aligned with business priorities.

* Maintain our ISO accreditations and information security management system, and provide assurance on risk and compliance across key initiatives.

* Act as the main technology contact for customer assurance, accreditations, supplier assessments and bid responses.

* Lead the governance and continual improvement of our information management and collaboration platforms.

* Manage the IT Helpdesk and act as the escalation point for complex technical issues.

* Introduce practical service management disciplines and performance standards, so service delivery is structured, repeatable and measurable.

* Drive continual improvement in service quality, resilience and user experience.

* Lead improvement initiatives that simplify processes and reduce manual effort, making better use of systems, automation, integration and AI where appropriate.

* Develop the IT team's capability, confidence and consistency through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing.

Essential skills and experience

* Proven experience in an IT Manager, information security or similar governance or compliance role.

* Practical experience of operating an ISO 27001-aligned management system and supporting external audits.

* Experience managing or leading an IT helpdesk or service desk, with a good understanding of service management practices.

* A solid technical background across Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Windows Server and endpoint management, with the credibility to act as a technical escalation point.

* Experience completing customer assurance activities such as security questionnaires, supplier assessments and tender responses.

* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and security matters clearly to non-technical audiences.

Beneficial experience

* Hands-on experience leading or implementing ISO 27001, including audits. An ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementor qualification is an advantage.

* Relevant technical or security qualifications (for example CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Microsoft certifications) are desirable but not essential.

* Experience with project governance and assurance.

* Experience working with Critical National Infrastructure or security-conscious customers.

* Exposure to CCTV, Access Control or Intruder systems, particularly where IT and security systems intersect.

What we value

You are organised, proactive and committed to quality. You balance governance with a practical, hands-on approach, and you are comfortable making decisions and taking ownership. You enjoy coaching others, improving how things work, and communicating professionally with colleagues, customers and auditors.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed