Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for someone who possesses a combination of some of the following skills: Experience building and maintaining client/contractor relationships, with demonstrated success in the delivery of ICT strategies and overseeing service provision contracts. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure. Experience with document/record retention systems such as SharePoint. Previous experience working alongside a Managed Service Provider (MSP). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Skills in data analysis, extraction, manipulation, and cleansing are advantageous. Awareness of emerging technologies and the deployment of digital tools. Familiarity with Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation and experience liaising between client and contractor during a business continuity event or cyber-attack. An ability to read and understand complex payment mechanisms and produce verification measures. A proven track record for identifying and documenting information flows and business processes. Responsibilities: As our IT Manager, you will be the single point of contact for IT and will be responsible for: Implementing the successful delivery of the Information Communication Technology Strategy. Ensuring the relationship between the Authority and ICT Managed Services provider is maintained and that service is provided in line with the contract. Ensuring ICT infrastructure continues to support the Authority's needs, drive continuous improvement, and advise on the most suitable ICT services and software solutions. Enabling ICT business continuity planning and disaster recovery. Liaising with the Authority's service provider to identify and mitigate any technological risks, ensuring privacy and security regulatory compliance. Identifying opportunities to use digital tools and AI to streamline processes and increase efficiency. Procuring the renewal of the Authority's hardware and software. Technologies: AI Azure Hardware ICT Support Microsoft 365 Security SharePoint Office 365 Cloud More: This is a prestigious opportunity with a leading local authority organization following a period of significant investment and technology transformation. We invite you to join our success story, based in our Liverpool office one day a week! In return, you will be rewarded with hybrid-remote working, a contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme via Merseyside Pension Fund, and 27 holidays, plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum. If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to us for a confidential discussion about your career. We look forward to hearing from you! last updated 5 week of 2026