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Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 per year
Requirements: 5–10 years experience in IT infrastructure management, systems administration, and network operationsExperience managing or mentoring IT staffStrong project management experience, including successful delivery of IT projectsStrong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security complianceExperience with networking technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, routers, and switchesStrong knowledge of systems administration and database managementExperience managing IT budgets, vendors, and technology procurementUnderstanding of IT service management frameworks and operational best practicesExperience developing disaster recovery and business continuity strategiesExcellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levelsStrong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilitiesDesirable: experience with ERP or MRP system migrationsDesirable: knowledge of cloud computing technologiesDesirable: exposure to IoT and AI/ML solutionsDesirable: experience using Microsoft Dynamics AXDesirable: familiarity with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence Responsibilities: Manage server environments, network configurations, cloud infrastructure, and hardware and software solutionsEnsure system reliability, performance, and scalability, and optimise IT operations to support business growthDevelop and implement security protocols and policies, conduct risk assessments, support incident response, and ensure compliance with data protection and information security regulationsLead disaster recovery and business continuity planningLead IT projects from planning through deployment, delivering within agreed scope, timescales, and budgetsSupport software implementations, system upgrades, technology transformation, and ERP/MRP improvements and migrationsBuild relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers; manage technology vendors, software providers, and service partnersPresent technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholdersCollaborate with international colleagues and regional IT teams, and recommend, develop, implement, and support technology solutions across the organisationAssist in developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and best practicesManage IT budgets and technology expenditure, drive cost efficiencies, and support procurement and contract negotiationsLead and support the IT Analyst, encourage professional development and continuous improvement, and foster a culture of innovation and high performance Technologies: AIAtlassianCloudERPHardwareIoTSupportJIRANetworkSecurityConfluence More:
We are recruiting an experienced, proactive IT Manager for a growing business, supporting its UK and international operations. This is a hands-on leadership role reporting to the Managing Director, with one direct report, an IT Analyst. The permanent, office-based position is in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (ST1), with a salary of £50,000–£55,000 per annum and 37.5 hours per week, typically 9:00am–5:00pm; flexibility is required depending on project demands. We offer a company pension scheme, 4x life insurance, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. The role is commutable from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, Stone, Crewe, Uttoxeter, Cannock, Congleton, Leek, Macclesfield, and surrounding areas. We are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. The stated closing date is 12 November 2026 and may change depending on suitable applications. Applications are assessed on suitability for the job, and personal data is processed in line with our privacy policy.
last updated 42 week of 2026