IT Manager

Reed
Ss179Fa, United Kingdom
Last week
£70,000 – £75,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
18 May 2026 (Last week)

IT Manager

£70,000–£75,000

Stanford-le-Hope

We are seeking an experienced, hands-onIT Manager to lead the transition of IT services back in-house while overseeing the day-to-day operation of a growing technology environment. This is a key role combining operational IT management, supplier oversight, project delivery, cyber security, and continuous improvement. This position is a standalone IT Manager role with no direct reports.

Reporting to the Director, you will play a central role in modernising systems, improving service delivery, and ensuring IT is reliable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Transition

  • Lead the transition from outsourced IT to an internally managed function
  • Implement IT processes, standards, and controls
  • Support the development of the IT roadmap and strategy
  • Drive improvements across service delivery, resilience, and security

IT Operations

  • Oversee infrastructure, hardware, software, telephony, and cloud services
  • Ensure performance and availability of business-critical systems
  • Manage incidents, service requests, and system documentation
  • Maintain asset registers and licensing records

Supplier & SLA Management

  • Act as the primary contact for external IT providers
  • Monitor SLA performance and manage service delivery
  • Support supplier relationships and contract oversight
  • Escalate and resolve service issues

Project Delivery

  • Deliver IT projects on time and within budget
  • Coordinate upgrades, implementations, and improvements
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders and third parties

Cyber Security & Compliance

  • Manage user access and onboarding/offboarding processes
  • Support security controls, monitoring, and best practices
  • Assist with audits, compliance, and data protection requirements

User Support & Improvement

  • Communicate IT updates and outages effectively
  • Provide user guidance and promote a customer-focused service
  • Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in an IT Manager or similar hands-on role
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, networks, and end-user computing
  • Experience managing outsourced providers and SLAs
  • Track record of delivering IT projects and systems implementations
  • Understanding of cyber security, governance, and compliance
  • Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills

Desirable: ITIL knowledge, regulated environment experience, relevant certifications, or experience bringing IT in-house.

Personal Attributes

Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Success Measures

  • Successful in-house transition of IT services
  • Improved reliability and user experience
  • Project delivery within agreed timelines and budgets
  • Strong compliance, security, and supplier performance

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