IT Manager

A rare opportunity to join a genuine market-leading national firm as they scale.

You will join as an IT Manager, covering project, BAU, and team management duties.

About Our Client

Michael Page are proud to be partnered with one of the most reputable manufacturing brands in the UK, and a business that boasts a history stretching back for nearly half a century.

• They have grown to become the standout market leader in their sector, and have invested in a number of new sites as UK expansion continues at pace.
• Culture is at the heart of their success, and they have built an incredibly collaborative environment, where people-development is at the centre - it's unquestionably an organisation where you will be able to progress your career and be genuinely invested in.

Job Description

• As the IT Manager, you will take a central role in the successful management of the company's IT operation, combining project work, BAU responsibilities, and the management of a small team of two IT Engineers.
• You will operate in an environment that prioritises cutting-edge technologies, including a cloud-first strategy adoption of Azure and Office365, as well as networking and security.
• In addition, given the manufacturing sector focus, you will be centrally involved in business-critical applications, such as the company's ERP system.
• You will partner closely with the company's Managed Service Partner, ensuring that the highest possible level of IT Service is being delivered to the internal userbase.
• Reporting into the Head of IT, you will have the chance to have significant input into IT strategy, shaping vital aspects of the evolving journey of IT across the organisation.
• You will take a fundamental role in the development and management of the in-house IT Support team, which consists of two well-established Engineers that cover all elements of 1st and 2nd Line responsibilities.
• The business has a fantastic culture, built on strong collaborative relationships, that they feel thrive in an on-site environment. As a result, the role will require the successful candidate to be on-site 4-5 days per week at the Lichfield head office.

The Successful Applicant

• As the successful candidate for the IT Manager position, you will have at least 3 years of commercial experience in a similar role, ideally within the manufacturing sector.
• You will have strong ITIL knowledge, and the skill to implement ITIL into the development of best-in-class IT Service Management practices.
• Your technical knowledge will preferably include a strong Microsoft focus, particularly with cloud-based technologies, such as Azure and Office365.
• Given the manufacturing sector focus of the business you will join, the strongest candidates will have a good level of experience working with an ERP system.
• You will have a good level of experience managing relationships with third parties, such as outsourced Managed Service Providers.
• You will be based locally to the Lichfield office and be flexible to be site-based 4-5 days per week.

What's on Offer

• Starting salary of £50,000 - £60,000.
• Full corporate benefits package, including private healthcare.
• Outstanding career progression opportunities, where you will be genuinely invested in.