About this role
Job Title: IT Manager Location: Skipton Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working available
Are you an experienced IT professional with a strong technical background and experience managing IT systems, infrastructure, security and third-party technology providers? Do you enjoy combining hands on technical work with leadership, problem solving and continuous improvement?
Our client is looking to recruit an IT Manager to take ownership of their IT environment and provide technical leadership across the organisation. This is a broad and hands on position where you'll be responsible for the reliable operation, security and development of IT systems, while supporting colleagues and helping to shape the organisation's future technology strategy.
Working across day to day IT operations, systems, security and technology projects, you'll manage external suppliers, improve processes and ensure the organisation has secure, reliable and effective technology in place to support its ongoing requirements.
Key Responsibilities as IT Manager: Take responsibility for the reliable, secure and effective operation of the organisation's IT environment, systems and user technologyManage and maintain cloud based IT services, user accounts, access permissions and security controlsOversee key business applications and systems, providing technical support and resolving issuesManage IT operations including user onboarding and offboarding, hardware and software provisioning, access management and documentationProvide technical leadership within the IT function, supporting colleagues and acting as a senior point of contact for IT mattersManage relationships with external IT providers and technology suppliers, monitoring service performance, costs and project requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve IT processes through automation, system integration and more efficient ways of workingLead and support ongoing technology projects and improvements, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and appropriate for the organisation's needs Experience Required: Previous experience within an IT Manager, IT Operations Manager, IT Lead or similar senior technical positionStrong hands on experience managing modern business IT environmentsGood understanding of IT security, user access and data protection principlesExperience managing business critical systems and supporting users across an organisationStrong troubleshooting and problem solving skillsExperience managing external IT suppliers, service providers or technology partnersPrevious experience providing technical leadership, mentoring or line managementComfortable balancing strategic IT responsibilities with hands-on technical workExperience with automation, scripting or system integration would be advantageousStrong understanding of cloud based technologies and modern workplace systemsA proactive approach, with the ability to investigate issues and take ownership through to resolutionStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing operational and project requirementsConfident communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical colleagues In Return as IT Manager you will receive: Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experienceMonday to Friday, full time working hoursHybrid working availableThe opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied IT environmentA senior position with genuine responsibility for IT operations, security and developmentThe opportunity to lead technical improvements and contribute to the organisation's ongoing technology strategy If you're an experienced IT professional looking for a hands on management position where you can take ownership of systems, lead technical improvements and make a real impact across an organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career. Our Guarantee
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