IT Manager

Aston, Cheshire West and Chester
1 month ago
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It Manager

IT Manager

It Manager

IT Manager

IT Manager

Group IT Manager

Location: On site

Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday

Description of the role: ReAgent’s IT Manager will lead the development and delivery of our IT systems. This is a senior role, reporting directly to the Managing Director. It requires a proactive individual with vision and the ability to think strategically. The successful candidate will take ownership of infrastructure, systems development, and software transitions. They will also ensure that users are fully trained, engaged, and confident with new systems and ways of working.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement an IT strategy. 
Provide strategic advice and reports to the Board.
Plan and implement new systems.
Develop procedures to ensure efficiency, security and scalability.
Deliver training programmes to ensure effective adoption of new systems.
Oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management and compliance.
Manage relationships with external partners and service providers.
Lead a small IT team.

Required Skills and Experience:

Proven experience as an IT Manager (or equivalent), including leading a team.
Strong track record of developing and delivering IT strategy.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365. 
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrable experience in managing system transitions, including training.
Strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity and cloud solutions.
Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, or regulated industries (desirable).
Knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, or other Microsoft technologies (desirable).

Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent qualification in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
Project management certification (desirable).

Salary: £60,000 OTE per annum

Benefits:

Generous company pension
Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Life insurance
Enhanced maternity/paternity
Free onsite parking
Friendly place to work
Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance

About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited

ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer

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