IT Manager

We are currently looking for an IT Manager to join a client of ours based in Seaham on a Permanent basis.

The salary is dependant on experience and will be discussed at pre screen stage.

We’re looking for an IT Manager who can lead and grow a capable and motivated team.

This is a hands on management role where you’ll balance technical oversight with people leadership, driving performance, collaboration, and digital innovation across the business.

IT Manager skills and attributes:

• A confident communicator who can translate complex IT concepts into plain English.
  
  
• Experienced in leading IT teams and managing performance, workload, and development.
  
  
• Skilled in Salesforce administration, SQL, and general IT systems management.
  
  
• Comfortable working across production, office, and logistics environments.
  
  
• Passionate about continuous improvement, team development, and digital transformation.
  
  
• Not afraid to get hands on whether that’s configuring systems, supporting projects.
  
  In this role, you will:
  
  
• Manage, mentor, and develop the IT team to ensure high performance and growth.
  
  
• Oversee Salesforce administration, reporting, and integrations.
  
  
• Manage databases and systems, ensuring stability, efficiency, and compliance (GDPR, ISO27001).
  
  
• Collaborate with managers across departments to design and improve digital processes.
  
  
• Lead on IT service management, cybersecurity, and business continuity initiatives.
  
  
• Support the IT Director with strategy delivery and technology roadmaps.
  
  
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and innovation.
  
  
• Degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
  
  
• Proven experience managing IT teams and systems in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
• Strong Salesforce and SQL knowledge.
  
  
• Broad technical understanding of infrastructure, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity.
  
  If you are interested in discussing the role in more detail, please apply