Technical IT Manager

I am currently working with a leading technology partner who are seeking a strong strategic IT manager to join there expanding business to help with several key projects which are focused around infrastructure/system migrations as well as helping to strategically align the IT operations to fit with the companies wider vision.

We are looking for someone with both hands on leadership experience and a strong technical understanding to help drive infrastructure/system improvements and elevate the IT services across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong technical background in systems administration, networking, and cloud-based services (e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure, etc.).
• Oversee all internal IT infrastructure, including networks, cloud services, hardware, software, and security protocols.
• Ensure all IT practices meet relevant compliance standards, including GDPR and cybersecurity best practices.
• Proactively monitor and manage potential security risks.
• Proven experience as an IT Manager or Senior IT Lead.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing a small IT team.
• Lead, support and develop a team of minimum 4 IT professionals across various locations
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• High level of self-motivation with a proactive mindset and solutions-based approach.
• Schedule and oversee daily, monthly, and annual IT activities and service deliverables.
• Ensure data integrity, system uptime, and appropriate disaster recovery procedures.
• Plan and implement company-wide IT improvement projects.
• Identify and deliver system upgrades or integrations that support operational efficiency.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand needs and deliver IT solutions that support business goals.
• Manage relationships with IT service providers and software vendors.
• Contribute to and manage the IT budget effectively, identifying cost savings and efficiencies.

Working arrangements

- Office is based on the outskirts of Cheltenham where this role is based c4 days per week, some occasional travel to London and possibly a European site.