IT Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Area | North West, UK |
| Sector | Technical |
| Salary | GBP45000 - GBP55000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH35453_1770734459 |
- Description
IT Manager | Manchester | £45,000-£55,000 + Benefits
Zachary Daniels are partnering with a growing UK business to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking IT Manager.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT operations, service delivery, and technical projects across multiple sites. You'll lead a small in-house team, manage third-party providers, and work closely with wider business functions to ensure technology supports performance, compliance, and future growth.
The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning, with a particular focus on cloud tools, automation, and internal systems improvement.
What's on Offer:
- £45,000-£55,000 basic salary
- Car allowance
- Performance bonus
- 7% employer pension contribution
- medical cover
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all day-to-day IT operations and support
- Oversee infrastructure, networking, and system availability across UK sites
- Act as the key point of contact between local teams and group-level IT stakeholders
- Support in-house software development and internal tooling improvements
- Drive automation and service innovation using AI and modern collaboration tools
- Manage IT budgets, procurement, licensing, and supplier relationships
- Maintain strong security standards, disaster recovery planning and compliance
- Build internal documentation and improve helpdesk processes
- Support training, coaching, and upskilling across your team and the wider business
What We're Looking For:
- Strong experience leading IT teams in fast-paced or high-growth environments
- Excellent technical knowledge across Microsoft Azure, M365, Intune, SharePoint and Power BI
- Hands-on infrastructure and support background with experience in multi-site operations
- Comfortable working across 1st/2nd line issues while also planning strategic upgrades
- Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage change
- A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
- Comfortable working with both internal and external dev teams
Apply today with your most up to date CV!
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