Overview
Job Title: IT Manager
Location: Coventry, UK
Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent and onsite
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (subject to experience)
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to join our team at NP Aerospace in Coventry. This is a hands-on leadership role to oversee planning, implementation, and maintenance of all IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient delivery of technology services across the business.
Responsibilities
You will manage and coach a team of IT professionals, lead infrastructure projects, and work closely with the Senior IT Manager to align technology strategy with organisational goals. You will be the go-to person for ensuring IT systems run smoothly and securely every day, supporting desktops, laptops, server infrastructure, networking, and storage. You will take ownership of infrastructure upgrades, system administration, and vendor management, ensuring licensing, backups, and patch management are up to standard. With a focus on cyber security, you will help maintain accreditations such as CE+, CMMC, and Secure by Design, ensuring NP Aerospace meets high levels of compliance and resilience. You will assist with IT strategy, monitor KPIs, ensure GDPR and regulatory compliance, and support ERP (QAD), Office 365, and Teams telephony, risk management, and incident response.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in an IT Manager or similar leadership role
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and TCP/IP
* Hands-on expertise with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), VMware, and SANs
* Solid networking knowledge, including switching, routing, VLANs, and cabling
* Experience managing IT functions, staff, and vendor relationships
* Skills in Office 365 administration, PowerShell scripting, and cyber security compliance
* UK Government SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
It would be a bonus if you also have experience with ERP systems (ideally QAD), Veeam Backup & Replication, VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter, HP Aruba switches, or SQL.
Benefits
* Discretionary Half Year Bonus
* Flexible start and finish working hours (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
* Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Two weeks paid leave for Reservists and Cadets to attend yearly training/camp
* Paid leave for employees who are Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
* Pension – ER/EE – 4%/5% = 9% combined
* Life Cover – 3 x base salary
* BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan
About NP Aerospace NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry. Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers\' complex challenges. Our values — Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication — form the bedrock of our culture. We develop combat-proven body armour and related systems, supported by R&D engineers and a broad range of vehicle solutions used by major defence organisations. Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for decades and continues to grow in the UK and North America.
Equal Opportunity NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We also advertise roles on Defence platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.
Data Privacy NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.
Please note If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and successfully pass the necessary checks before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.
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