Information Technology Manager

Description:

IT Manager – Manchester

Our client is a well-established organisation with a long history of providing valuable products and services to its customers. They are now looking for an experienced IT Manager to join their central office team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated IT professional to take on a role with both hands-on technical responsibilities and the chance to contribute to strategic IT initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of complex technical issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to deliver effective technical solutions aligned with wider objectives.
• Contribute to shaping the organisation’s infrastructure and technology roadmap.
• Mentor and support junior IT team members in their professional development.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, outsourced development teams, and managed service providers.
• Maintain and upgrade the IT estate to ensure systems remain secure, reliable, and up to date.
• Support IT projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring regular updates to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate IT-related risks across the organisation.

Technical Skills Required:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a senior IT support role.
• Strong knowledge of VMware ESXi.
• Experience working with external suppliers (MSPs, outsourced developers, data centres).
• Proficiency with Microsoft technologies: 365, Exchange, Active Directory, and Office Suite.
• Firewall configuration and maintenance skills.

Beneficial Knowledge:

• SQL Server, including T-SQL.
• Veeam Data Backup.
• VLANs, DNS, and networking.
• IIS and related web technologies.