Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: Experience in an IT Manager or senior IT role Experience managing or supporting junior IT team members Strong understanding of IT service delivery and infrastructure Experience working with outsourced IT providers or MSPs Comfortable in a hands-on, evolving environment Experience working across multiple systems or business units Strong stakeholder engagement skills Responsibilities: Ownership of IT services, systems and support across the group Acting as the senior point of contact for IT across multiple business units Managing and developing the Group IT Administrator Managing relationships with external IT providers and suppliers Setting and maintaining IT standards, policies and a practical roadmap Overseeing cyber security, risk management and IT governance across the group Supporting acquisitions and ensuring systems and processes align effectively Remaining hands-on across support and infrastructure where required Managing major incidents and driving resolution Providing clear IT reporting, risks and performance updates to senior leadership Managing IT spend and supporting investment decisions Technologies: Support Security More: We are a growing and ambitious group of businesses seeking an IT Manager to take ownership of IT across our organization and support our next phase of growth, including ongoing acquisitions. This is a broad, hands-on role where you will lead IT in a diverse group environment. The role is based in Colchester, and it requires a pragmatic and flexible approach to manage multiple systems while ensuring reliable and secure IT services that fit our business needs. last updated 16 week of 2026