IT Manager - Hands-On Role in a High-Growth Environment
Location: Hybrid - Rotherham & Chesterfield (2-3 days/week on-site)
Salary: to £70,000pa to £75,000p/a + Car Allowance + Pension
About the Role:
We're looking for a hands-on IT Manager to lead the technology agenda across a growing multi-site business.
This is a newly created role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is comfortable being a team of one - managing suppliers, driving delivery, and influencing stakeholders across the business.
You'll be responsible for shaping and executing a divisional technology roadmap that supports both organic growth and acquisition integration, while ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Technology Strategy & Architecture:
o Translate business needs into a clear, actionable technology roadmap.
o Design scalable solutions to support future growth and acquisitions.
o Ensure alignment with group-wide technology standards and direction.
* Project Delivery & Transformation:
o Lead and deliver key IT initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and business systems.
o Act as the escalation point for IT-related issues and manage external delivery partners.
o Support integration of newly acquired businesses into the existing technology landscape.
* Vendor & Supplier Management:
o Own relationships with third-party technology vendors, ensuring performance, resilience, and value.
o Oversee renewals, contract negotiations, and service delivery.
o Evaluate and evolve the supplier strategy as the business grows.
* Operational Support & Governance:
o Refine and implement support models for core platforms and services.
o Define and lead governance frameworks for IT projects and service delivery.
o Ensure robust cybersecurity practices and compliance across all sites.
* Innovation & Data Strategy:
o Identify opportunities to leverage data and emerging technologies (e.g. AI, automation).
o Provide solution architecture guidance for efficiency and digital transformation initiatives.
Ideal Experience:
* Proven experience in a hands-on IT leadership role, ideally within a high-growth or scale-up environment.
* Comfortable working independently and managing through influence rather than direct reports.
* Strong technical background across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
* Experience managing third-party vendors and delivering complex IT projects.
* Exposure to M&A integration or multi-site operations is highly desirable.
* Willingness to travel regularly between Rotherham and Chesterfield sites and potentially further to other sites.
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