As an experienced Senior IT Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the IT department. Maintaining and ensuring optimal performance of our IT infrastructure and systems with minimal downtime to end users. Providing technical knowledge to staff within the IT department to aid their development.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee all technical IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, systems, backups, disaster recovery and security.
* Lead and mentor the IT team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
* Monitor and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and systems.
* Manage our current cloud environments and accelerate our migration to Microsoft Azure.
* Ensure system availability, performance, and resilience through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
* Perform regular systems updates, often out of hours.
* Implement IT processes, procedures and policies.
* Technical contact with vendors and dealing with escalations.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT, 3 of which in management or senior technical leadership roles.
* Proven experience managing cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
* Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, and security principles.
* Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management best practices.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Comfortable working in a face-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certifications, ITIL,) are desirable.
* Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays if necessary
* Skilled at building lasting bonds across the business, trusted as a partner who listens, understands needs, and delivers technology solutions with genuine care and respect.
* Naturally forward-looking, inquisitive, and proactive — always scanning for smarter, more secure, and more efficient ways to enable the firm and its clients through technology.
* Confident in owning decisions and outcomes, taking pride in delivering high-quality IT solutions and acting as a reliable extension of the leadership team.
* A true believer in the strength of collaboration, working closely with colleagues across departments and locations, and fostering strong relationships with vendors and external partners.
* Passionate about supporting growth, both by developing and mentoring your IT team and by helping the wider business unlock its potential through technology.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with hybrid cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure.
* Knowledge of compliance and security frameworks (GDPR, Cyber Essentials).
* Experience within a professional services firm.
* Familiarity with automation tools and DevOps practices.
* Experience working with multi-site organisations.
What we offer
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package
Our office is based in Lincoln, we can offer hybrid working. Ideally in the office 4 days a week to begin with, but could reduce in time.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team within a growing accountancy practice. The role offers a wide variety of day-to-day tasks, involvement in projects, and the chance to develop your technical skills in a professional services environment.
If you thrive on problem-solving, enjoy working with people, and are eager to grow your IT career, we’d love to hear from you.
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