Location: Gravesend, Kent
Salary: £45,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Office-Based
Hours: Monday Friday, 09 30
Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established and successful law firm in Kent, seeking an experienced and proactive IT Manager to join their team.
You will lead and manage all aspects of IT infrastructure and support within the Firm. This role is based in the Gravesend office but requires frequent travel to other offices as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and security
Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality
Maintain and support the Firm s case management system: Partner for Windows (Tikit)
Ensure availability, integrity, and performance of all IT systems, networks, and software
Oversee regular system licences, upgrades, and backups
Provide hands-on support for hardware and software issues across the firm
Deliver Partner training and guidance to staff
Act as the main point of contact for IT queries and incidents
Monitor systems for threats/vulnerabilities and implement proactive security measures
Ensure compliance with GDPR, legal industry regulations, and data protection laws
Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Manage third-party vendors, including software providers, hardware suppliers, and IT consultants
Lead IT projects including system migrations, software rollouts, and infrastructure improvements
Manage the Firm s websites
Arrange logins for new staff and provide IT onboarding training
Perform other IT-related duties as required
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience as an IT Manager (ideally within professional services or a legal environment)
Strong knowledge of Partner for Windows (Tikit) or other legal practice case management systems
Solid understanding of networks, servers, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity protocols
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language
Strong organisational and leadership abilities
Staff Benefits include:
25 days holiday plus statutory and bank holidays
Private healthcare through AXA (after 6 months, optional)
Workplace pension via Scottish Widows
30% discount on all legal services for staff
25% discount on legal services for immediate family (parents, siblings, children)
Plus more! Plus an annual black-tie Christmas party & firm-wide summer BBQ/party
Ready to take the next step in your IT career?
Apply now to join this reputable law firm as IT Manager and lead their IT function into the future!
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.