Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with a manufacturing business who are recruiting for an IT Manager on a permanent basis.
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Negotiable)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Seaham
Hours: Full Time
Job Purpose
We’re looking for an IT Manager who can lead and grow a capable, motivated team, not just a great technical mind, but someone who knows how to communicate, influence, and deliver through others.
This is a hands-on management role where you’ll balance technical oversight with people leadership, driving performance, collaboration, and digital innovation across the business.
You’ll work closely with departments across Prima to ensure our IT systems, Salesforce platform, and infrastructure are robust, efficient, and aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities:
* Manage, mentor, and develop the IT team to ensure high performance and growth.
* Oversee Salesforce administration, reporting, and integrations.
* Manage databases and systems, ensuring stability, efficiency, and compliance (GDPR, ISO27001).
* Collaborate with managers across departments to design and improve digital processes.
* Lead on IT service management, cybersecurity, and business continuity initiatives.
* Support the IT Director with strategy delivery and technology roadmaps.
* Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and innovation.
What we are looking for:
* Degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
* Proven experience managing IT teams and systems in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong Salesforce and SQL knowledge.
* Broad technical understanding of infrastructure, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to balance detail and strategy.
* Ideally, experience within food manufacturing or production environments.
For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Imperial Recruitment Group.
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