Assistant IT Manager - Cheshire
My client is an established and growing international business with a strong focus on operational excellence, quality and continuous improvement. They operate across multiple sites and functions, with technology playing a key role in supporting their operations, growth and ongoing digital transformation.
They are seeking a assistant IT Manager to work closely with the IT Manager, supporting day-to-day operations and helping deliver key IT projects. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong Microsoft expertise, excellent organisational skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the IT Manager’s trusted deputy, sharing operational workload and supporting daily IT functions
* Maintain and administer Microsoft environments, with a strong emphasis on Azure and security
* Support Cyber Essentials compliance activities (Cyber Essentials Plus experience beneficial)
* Contribute to IT policy, standards and strategy development
* Provide oversight of the external IT partner/MSP, ensuring high service quality and project delivery
* Support IT projects and improvement initiatives, including occasional hands-on technical tasks
* Assist with reporting and analytics using Power BI
* Support ERP and business systems such as Microsoft Business Central (advantageous)
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience with Microsoft technologies, especially Azure
* Hands-on experience with Cyber Essentials (CE+ beneficial)
* Experience working alongside or managing external IT partners / MSPs
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
* Ability to support IT policy, governance and strategy work
* Full driving licence (own vehicle not required)
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Power BI reporting
* Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central
* Experience in a standards-driven or process-focused environment
Why This Role?
This is a great opportunity to step into a senior-support position within a growing international organisation. As Deputy IT Manager, you’ll gain exposure to IT strategy, cloud technologies, partner management and continuous improvement—while playing a key role in shaping the IT function’s ongoing development.
Assistant IT Manager - Cheshire