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IT Manager

Derbyshire (5 days on site per week)

60k

Strategic & Operational Management

Develop and implement the company’s IT strategy in line with business objectives.
Maintain a positive relationship and collaborate with Axon, our managed service provider.
Manage IT budgets, suppliers, and contracts, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
Oversee IT policies, procedures, and compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., GDPR, Cyber Essentials).

Infrastructure & Systems

Ensure the security, stability, and efficiency of the organisation’s IT infrastructure, networks, and systems.
Oversee system upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption to business operations.
Manage cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS) and ensure effective integration across platforms.

Support & Service Delivery

Lead and develop the IT support function, ensuring high-quality service to employees.
Manage incident response, troubleshooting, and resolution of IT issues.
Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are maintained and tested.

Projects & Innovation

Lead IT-related projects, including software rollouts, system implementations, and process automation.
Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and security.
Support digital transformation initiatives across the organisation.

Leadership & People Management

Line manage and develop IT team members, ensuring training, mentoring, and performance management.
Foster a culture of customer service, innovation, and continuous improvement within the IT team.
Collaborate with senior leaders to identify IT needs and align technology with business priorities.

Essential:

Ability and experience to run an IT department.
Five or more years of experience in IT management
Strong technical knowledge across IT infrastructure, networks, and systems administration.
Experience in implementing, configuring and testing IT solutions
Strong creative and analytical thinking
Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity best practices.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
Team orientated with good oral and written communication
Able to communicate well across Internal and External stakeholders
Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong knowledge of data protection and IT compliance requirements.
Commercially aware
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Desirable:

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft Certified, CompTIA, Prince2).
Experience managing IT projects from inception to delivery.
Knowledge of ERP systems or other business-critical software.
Knowledge of extraction industry
Degree level or equivalent education

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Customer-focused, with the ability to explain technical concepts in plain language.
Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.