IT Manager

Robert Half
London, United Kingdom
Last month
£60,000 – £70,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £70,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Strong long-term career potential International exposure Broad role with real ownership and variety

IT Manager
Location - London with Paris Travel

A world-renowned international education group with a heritage dating back more than 100 years is looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations across its London and Paris institutes.

Known globally for excellence, innovation and premium learning experiences, this organisation operates an international network of specialist schools and trains thousands of students each year from across the world. With a strong reputation and a truly global presence, it offers the chance to join a respected brand with real prestige.

This is a broad and hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of core infrastructure, user support, systems reliability and continuous improvement across two busy international sites. You'll have real autonomy, strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of IT systems across both locations, ensuring stability, security and excellent service for staff and students. You'll also lead technical teams, manage suppliers and help shape future technology decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing servers, storage and virtualised environments
* Supporting networks, switches, routers, VPNs, WiFi and firewalls
* Overseeing Microsoft 365 administration and Azure cloud services
* Managing backups, disaster recovery and business continuity
* Supporting telephony, CCTV and access control systems
* Maintaining Windows Server environments, Active Directory and remote desktop services
* Managing SQL Server / MySQL backups, restores and user access
* Monitoring security, permissions, antivirus and intrusion prevention
* Maintaining documentation, operational manuals and inventory systems
* Leading, mentoring and developing IT support staff
* Managing budgets, procurement and external vendors
* Supporting wider global IT teams when needed

What We're Looking For

* Strong infrastructure and systems experience across enterprise environments
* Solid knowledge of Windows Server, networking and cloud platforms
* Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware, Proxmox or Xen environments
* Confident troubleshooting skills with a calm, practical mindset
* Ability to prioritise effectively and work independently
* Previous experience supporting varied IT environments
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
* Comfortable working in a multicultural environment

Desirable

* VMware, Microsoft or Linux certifications
* French language skills
* Exposure to lean six sigma principles

Why Apply?

* Join a globally recognised premium brand
* Broad role with real ownership and variety
* International exposure across London and Paris
* Opportunity to lead improvements and modernisation projects
* Strong long-term career potential

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

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