IT Manager - Sheffield - Up to £65,000 package We're looking for a hands-on, strategic IT Manager to lead and evolve our enterprise IT function. This is a senior role combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership, governance and IT partner management. You'll be responsible for the stability, security and scalability of our IT landscape, ensuring technology enables business growth and operational excellence across both onsite and remote teams. You'll lead a small EUC support team and manage strategic IT partners to deliver high-performing, secure and cost-effective services. Key Responsibilities * Develop and deliver a forward-looking IT strategy aligned to business objectives * Own network architecture (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi/SD-WAN/VPN/firewalls) and hybrid cloud infrastructure (primarily Azure) * Lead Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune and endpoint management strategy * Drive cybersecurity, risk management and incident response (Defender, EDR, MFA, Zero Trust) * Lead compliance and accreditation, ISMS management, audits and governance * Oversee BCP, disaster recovery and backup strategy * Champion AI and automation using Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform * Manage IT budgets, vendors, SLAs and ITIL-aligned service delivery Skills & Experience * Strong networking and Microsoft 365 architecture expertise * Advanced Intune and endpoint security knowledge * Proven cybersecurity and implementation experience (Lead Implementer/Auditor desirable) * Azure infrastructure and VMware experience * Experience in mid-sized corporate environments * Strong vendor governance and hybrid IT management capability * ITIL and relevant Microsoft certifications preferred You'll be a strategic thinker with hands-on technical credibility, commercially aware, and confident engaging stakeholders at all levels. If you're passionate about secure, modern IT and driving digital transformation, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date version of your CV