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IT Manager

Key points

  • 10/06/25
  • North West, Lancashire
  • £50k - 60k per year
  • Permanent
  • Senior IT Appointments
  • Full time

Job role

IT Manager | Greater Manchester | £50,000 – 60,000 per annum + Benefits

 

As IT Manager, you will take ownership of third-party vendor relationships and provide technical support in collaboration with the internal team. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the performance, security, and ongoing development of the organisation’s entire technology estate, including infrastructure, business systems, websites, and internal portals. This is a pivotal techno-functional role at the heart of the business, playing a key part in both day-to-day operations and long-term digital transformation initiatives

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee core IT systems - networks, cloud environments, hardware, and end-user support
  • Manage and evolve business-critical systems such as ERP, websites, and internal portals – mainly through 3rd party vendor management
  • Maintain and develop the main and member-facing websites, ensuring content integrity, uptime, security, and performance
  • Administer and improve O365, Intune, and Active Directory environments
  • Champion cybersecurity across the organisation – maintaining compliance with ISO 27001
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support infrastructure upgrades, integrations, and business projects
  • Maintain IT asset procurement, licensing, and budget tracking
  • Provide regular reporting to senior leadership, board committees, and wider membership

 

Key Skills & Experience


Minimum 3 years’ experience in an IT Manager or Senior Systems role within a multi-functional environment


Knowledge of the following:

  • Network infrastructure and system administration
  • Web platforms and CMS maintenance
  • Microsoft 365, Intune, Exchange Online
  • Active Directory and Group Policy management
  • Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
  • Experience supporting ERP systems (Sage 200 desirable)
  • Comfortable presenting updates and technical plans to both technical and non - technical audiences
  • Experience working with internal and external development teams
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

 

Why Join?


This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a varied and influential IT functions within the business. You’ll work closely with leadership and be trusted to bring forward new ideas, drive system improvements, and help shape the digital roadmap.

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Benjamin Applewhaite

Head of Cloud & Infrastructure Practice, Manchester

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