IT Manager – Legal Firm
Location: Benfleet, Essex
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced IT Manager looking for a senior-level role in a growing legal firm? Our client, a respected legal business based in Benfleet, Essex, is seeking a hands-on and strategic IT professional to lead their IT function as part of the senior management team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and leadership skills who wants to take full ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, and digital transformation within a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead all aspects of IT operations and digital infrastructure across the firm
* Oversee and manage the relationship with a third-party IT support provider
* Implement system upgrades and improvements to enhance performance and security
* Ensure robust cybersecurity measures and data protection policies are in place
* Plan and manage the firm’s long-term IT strategy, including risk management and cost control
* Work with Microsoft 365, cloud-based systems, and (ideally) Azure environments
* Deliver internal IT training and support across departments
Required Experience:
* Proven experience in an IT Manager, Head of IT, or similar senior IT role
* Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network systems, and cloud computing
* Experience in professional services, legal, or SME environments preferred
* Hands-on technical skills – able to troubleshoot, plan, and lead implementation projects
* Confident in managing external IT vendors and internal stakeholders
* Knowledge of Microsoft 365 is essential; Azure experience is highly desirable
If you’re looking for your next IT Manager job in Essexand want to work in a dynamic legal environment where your expertise will directly influence the business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
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