The Company:
A long-established organisation with over a century of experience in manufacturing and defense projects. With a focus on advancing engineering technology through innovative solutions, especially in the field of sustainable propulsion systems-moving from hybrid to alternative fuel technologies, including hydrogen. Their ongoing development is driven by a commitment to core values: safety, sustainability, quality, innovation, excellence, and teamwork.
Overview:
The IT Manager leads the delivery, security, reliability, and ongoing improvement of IT services and infrastructure, acting as the strategic link between technology and business objectives. Reporting to the Head of Finance and IT, this role oversees IT Infrastructure and Support functions, managing a team of two and ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable IT operations across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* People Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop IT Infrastructure Engineer and IT Support Engineer. Oversee performance, resource planning, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
* IT Operations & Service Delivery: Ensure delivery of reliable IT services that meet business SLAs. Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes, serving as an escalation point for technical issues.
* Infrastructure Management: Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid IT infrastructure. Ensure system availability, resilience, and compliance with recovery and continuity plans.
* End-User Support: Drive high-quality, consistent end-user support. Oversee device lifecycle, onboarding/offboarding, and enhance user satisfaction with a focus on self-service and knowledge sharing.
* Security & Compliance: Enforce IT security standards and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Oversee risk management, vulnerability patching, and audit readiness.
* Strategy & Budget: Develop and execute IT strategy in alignment with business goals. Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and prioritise technology investments.
* Process & Governance: Implement and maintain IT policies, procedures, and ITIL-aligned service management best practices. Track operational KPIs and optimise processes through documentation and automation.
Experience:
* 5-10+ years' experience in IT operations or infrastructure/support; 2-5+ years in a management role
* Knowledge of business system / ERP implementation
* Experience with Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus
* Experience managing infrastructure and service desk teams
* Strong technical knowledge (enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, IT support operations)
* Experience with ITSM frameworks (ITIL preferred), budgeting, and vendor management
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