Senior IT Technician / IT Manager -
Manchester City Centre - £40-50K
Our client is a well-established organisation with a long history of providing valuable products and services to its customers. They are now looking for an experienced
Senior IT Technician / IT Manager
to join their central office team in Manchester City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated IT professional to take on a role with both leadership and strategic responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the internal IT team, supporting staff at HQ and over 100 remote branches across the UK.
* Work closely with business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligned with wider objectives.
* Play a strategic role in shaping the infrastructure and technology roadmap.
* Mentor and develop IT team members to support their professional growth.
* Collaborate with external suppliers, outsourced development teams, and managed service providers.
* Maintain and upgrade the IT estate to ensure systems remain current, secure, and effective.
* Report on IT performance metrics at monthly meetings and drive improvement initiatives.
* Assist with IT budget planning, monitoring, and approvals.
* Manage internal IT projects, ensuring smooth delivery and regular stakeholder updates.
* Identify and manage IT-related risks across the organisation.
Technical Skills Required
* 3–5 years' experience managing IT teams.
* Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi.
* Experience working with external suppliers (MSPs, outsourced developers, data centres).
* Proficiency with Microsoft technologies: Exchange, Active Directory, and Office Suite.
* Firewall configuration and maintenance skills.
Beneficial Knowledge
* Microsoft development technologies (C#, .NET).
* SQL Server, including T-SQL.
* Cortex XDR antivirus.
* Omnissa Horizon.
* Veeam Data Backup.
* VLANs, DNS, and networking.
* IIS and related web technologies.
Ideal Candidate
* A confident communicator able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues.
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing teams.
* A strategic thinker with the ability to define and deliver technology roadmaps.
* Enthusiastic about introducing innovative technologies to improve business performance.
The Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* Office-based role with flexibility for remote working.
* Opportunity to make a significant impact within a stable and forward-looking organisation.
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Senior IT Technician / IT Manager -
Manchester City Centre - £40-50K