IT Manager

Description:

An established and successful manufacturing business is looking for its next IT Manager.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and joining the Senior Management Team, you will take ownership of technology across a UK manufacturing business employing approximately 300 people across multiple sites.

This is a broad role covering technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, business systems, bespoke software development and IT service delivery. You will lead an internal team of six and manage additional support from external infrastructure and software development partners.

The business develops many of its critical applications internally using Microsoft and .NET technologies, giving you the opportunity to shape both its technology function and future systems roadmap.

Technology is valued by the leadership team, with support for sensible investment that improves performance, security or efficiency.

What’s on Offer

A broad IT leadership role with genuine autonomy
Direct access to a technology-focused Managing Director
Membership of the Senior Management Team
Support for technology investment that adds business value
The opportunity to modernise applications and infrastructure
A long-term role within a successful UK manufacturing business
Private medical insurance, pension and holiday purchase scheme
What You’ll Be Doing As IT Manager

Setting the technology strategy, priorities and roadmap
Leading and developing the internal IT team
Managing infrastructure, support, cybersecurity and business continuity
Overseeing business-critical .NET applications and software development
Leading technology projects and business system improvements
Advising senior leaders on technology, risk and investment
Managing suppliers, external partners, contracts and licences
Improving processes, governance and service delivery across IT
Technology Environment

Microsoft servers and predominantly on-premises infrastructure
Microsoft and .NET business applications
Azure DevOps
Sage 200
CrowdStrike MDR
SQL applications, API integrations and (url removed)
Future application modernisation and cloud adoption
What You’ll Bring To The Team As IT Manager

Experience leading and developing an IT team
Broad knowledge of infrastructure, applications and service delivery
Strong business systems or software applications experience
A good understanding of cybersecurity, resilience and risk
Experience delivering technology projects and business change
Confidence advising senior leaders and managing external partners
A practical, commercially aware and people-focused leadership style
Experience overseeing bespoke Microsoft or .NET software development would be valuable but is not essential. Manufacturing or experience in a similar complexed business would also be beneficial, although the priority is finding a passionate technology leader who wants to develop a team and help the business succeed.

This opportunity would suit an established IT Manager or an ambitious technology leader ready to take ownership of technology across an entire business.

To find out more, please apply using the link provided. All conversations and applications will be handled confidentially by the recruitment agency.

Recruitment Process
You will have an initial confidential conversation with the recruitment agency to discuss the role, your experience and your motivations for considering a move.

Suitable candidates will then be considered for a two-stage face-to-face interview and assessment process.

All applications will be reviewed within five working days. You will receive clear communication throughout, with the opportunity to request feedback and any reasonable adjustments required to support your application.

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