WOODLAND Rasharkin, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Job Description
Job Description
Location: Woodland Kitchens, 4 Portna Road, Rasharkin
Permanent / Full Time
Working hours - Monday to Thursday (8am-5pm) Friday (8am-3pm).
Reports to - Systems and Process Director
Salary -Up to £65,000 (starting salary commensurate with experience)
Location - This role will be based at Rasharkin, Co. Antrim.
Established in 1987, Woodland NI Ltd has grown to become a leading manufacturer of complete kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture solutions.
About The Role
Job Purpose
To oversee our IT infrastructure and systems, focusing on information security and ERP system oversight.
The IT & Security Manager will provide hands-on experience managing and supporting manufacturing platforms (e.g., ERP, printing solutions, factory floor terminals and machine shop hardware, warehouse scanning solutions).
Main Duties
* Manage and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure (servers, networks, endpoints, cloud systems).
* Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of cybersecurity strategies and policies.
* Coordinate security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability testing.
* Ensure data protection, backup, and disaster recovery plans are in place and regularly tested.
* Provide oversight for the ERP system; liaise with vendors and internal users to ensure system stability and performance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand IT needs and deliver technology solutions.
* Manage IT budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
* Lead and develop a small team of IT support and systems staff.
* Maintain confidentiality of all information at all times
* Provide leadership, support, and direction to the site-based team
* Ensure clear communications across all stakeholders both internal and external
Any other duties as requested by the manager or any member of the management team
Skills Needed
About The Company
Founded by Brian McCloskey in 1987, Woodland has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture. Over the years, we have partnered with some of the UK's largest retailers to manufacture design-led bathroom furniture to appeal to their customer base. Our contracts division also design and manufacture kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture for large-scale residential, student accommodation and hotel projects. From design through to installation, we meticulously manage our projects to seamlessly work in tandem with our contractors schedule. - We have over 30 years experience in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry. - 141,000 sq ft manufacturing facility - Considered one of the leading suppliers of both flat packed and rigid kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture - We look after every step of the journey, from design, manufacture to installation
Company Culture
Excitement and passion for our craft drives us to manufacture superior quality furniture. Creative design, workmanship and quality are the key ingredients to our philosophy at Woodland. We're always refining and improving our company, whether its new production techniques, design ideas - we never rest on our laurels. We’re not complacent or stagnant. We’re a progressive business, consistently striving to excel on performance year after year with the support of our people. As a family-run company, we have strong family values and care about the people we work with. Our values are about nurturing our employee’s unique skill sets and rewarding them for their hard work. Many of our employees have progressed through our personal development plan to advance their careers at Woodland.
Desired Criteria
* Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+).
* Understanding of ITIL framework and change management
Required Criteria
* Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years focused on IT security.
* Proven experience in managing firewalls, antivirus, SIEM tools, and access control systems. Familiarity with ERP systems (Navision, Epicor, or similar), including user support or minor configuration responsibilities
* Familiarity with ERP systems (Navision, Epicor, or similar), including user support or minor configuration responsibilities. Knowledge of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, PDPA) and security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
* Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
* Excellent Communication and Leadership
* Ability to foster excellent relationships internally and externally
* Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
Closing DateFriday 27th June, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryBased on Experience
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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