About this role
Salary: £60,000 - 65,000 per year
Requirements: 5+ years of experience leading an IT department and managing a teamProven experience managing IT operations in a fast-paced organisationExperience running a busy IT service function with multiple prioritiesExperience delivering IT strategies and road mapsStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, including communication up to Board levelExperience working in logistics, manufacturing, or a similar fast-paced environmentExperience using service-driven management approaches such as ITILStrong understanding of support infrastructure and business systems deployment and changeTechnical understanding to guide, challenge, and arbitrate on technical and architectural decisionsExperience managing Microsoft 365 and cloud servicesGood understanding of cyber security best practice and IT governance Responsibilities: Lead a small team of IT specialistsOversee the day-to-day internal systems and IT department operationsCollaborate with Senior Management and Directors to ensure smooth operationsDevelop and deliver strategic road maps for technology developmentLead IT projects, including development, infrastructure upgrades, and integrationsManage IT support, infrastructure, and service delivery across the organisationEnsure systems and services are highly available and performing effectivelyEnsure SLAs and KPIs are met and drive continuous improvement in service qualityAct as an escalation point for service issuesProvide technical guidance across infrastructure, cloud services, and securityEnsure robust cyber security and compliance practices are in placeIdentify opportunities for innovation, automation, efficiency, and AI initiativesManage budgets, vendors, and third-party relationships Technologies: AICloudSupportITILMicrosoft 365SecurityOffice 365 More:
We are Amco, a Redditch-based global logistics specialist operating across four sites and providing supply chain solutions that support the critical movement of goods worldwide by road, sea, air, and rail. We work across a range of industries, including electronics, food, industrial, and automotive parts logistics, and we partner closely with luxury vehicle manufacturers. Technology is a core enabler of our business, and we continue to invest in our capabilities to support our customers and our team while staying at the leading edge of innovation. This is a permanent, full-time role based at our AMCO Park head office in Redditch, with a salary of £60,000 to £65,000 per annum depending on experience, plus a pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, optional extra holiday purchase, healthcare cash plans, GP access, life insurance, and a flat management structure with a strong social culture. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship.
last updated 33 week of 2026