IT Manager
📍 Oldham (Hybrid - Flexible)
đź’° Competitive Salary + Benefits
The Opportunity
We’re partnering with a well-established professional services business looking to hire a hands-on IT Manager to lead their internal ICT function and support the next phase of their technology journey.
This role will manage a small team of 2 people whilst remaining heavily involved technically across infrastructure, support, networking, systems and project delivery.
The business is currently investing significantly in technology, infrastructure and cloud adoption, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys improving environments, implementing new solutions and helping move an IT function from reactive support into proactive planning and modernisation.
Responsibilities
* Manage and mentor a small internal ICT team
* Act as the senior escalation point for technical issues
* Maintain and support the company’s infrastructure, systems and networks
* Support both on-prem and cloud-based environments
* Manage servers, networking equipment and business-critical systems
* Drive infrastructure and systems improvement projects
* Support ongoing cloud migration and modernisation initiatives
* Improve cyber security processes and standards
* Support approximately 100 users across multiple office locations
* Work closely with non-technical stakeholders across the business
Technology Environment
* Windows environment
* Azure / hybrid cloud infrastructure
* 6 physical hosts / 28 virtual servers
* Multi-site support environment
* Networking infrastructure including switches and access points
* Cyber Essentials focused environment
* Case management systems
Requirements
* Previous experience in an IT Manager, Infrastructure Manager or senior technical leadership role
* Strong Microsoft / Windows infrastructure experience
* Experience with Azure and hybrid cloud environments
* Networking and server infrastructure knowledge
* Previous experience managing or mentoring technical staff
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proactive mindset with a focus on planning, improvement and delivery
* Ability to support non-technical users in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
📍 Hybrid working available
🏢 Ideally 2-3 days per week onsite in Oldham
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