Back to search

IT Manager / Head of IT

Sheffield Permanent £60,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
A great opportunity for an IT Manager / Head of IT to join a well established manufacturing firm in Sheffield on a permanent basis. This is a rare role that combines oversight of IT, Software Development and ERP.
  • Save Job
  • A family run manufacturing business known for innovation
  • A diverse IT management role across IT, Software Development and ERP

About Our Client

Our customer is a family run business in Sheffield, steeped in history and heritage. They boast high employee retention and continue to invest in the development of their people. This opportunity would suit an individual who is looking for stability and security in their next role as part of a long term move.

Job Description

The IT Manager will be responsible for heading up the IT department for SME manufacturer in Sheffield. The role will report to the MD and will have responsibility for

  • Formulating, delivering and accountable for the IT strategy and budget
  • Representing IT within the Company's Leadership Team
  • Identifying and developing key-strategic requirements for the enhancement of the product and service offerings
  • Delivery technology enabled projects - e.g. ERP implementation, process improvement, new software
  • Developing the product roadmap for software products developed in house
  • Microsoft Dynamics Business Central systems developemnt - C/AL and AL programming
  • Leading and developing a small team of highly skilled, specialist developers and ITIL accredited support professionals
  • Managing 3rd party suppliers
  • Recruiting and developing apprentice support professionals

This role would suit an individual who enjoys working as part of a small team and wants to retain the ability to be hands-on technically and enjoys a varied role. This is a great opportunity for an IT Manager to have influence over strategy and autonomy in their role.

The Successful Applicant

The role requires a customer-centric functional and IT leader with extensive skills in planning, new technology and delivery B2B solutions in a fast-moving, manufacturing environment. The essential skills for the IT Manager are:

  • Microsoft Business Central ERP, including C/AL and AL programming skills (ESSENTIAL)
  • Broad IT skills to support and develop internal systems and processes -
  • - IT Operations (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI)
  • - ERP system implementation (MS Dynamics NAV / Business Central)
  • - Automated manufacturing operations
  • - Web-based capabilities including e-commerce
  • - Programs for specialist printing industry product lines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication throughout the organisation
  • Flexibility and adaptability to handle constant change (e.g., government legislation, market adaptation, continual improvement, product and service innovation)
  • Open, collaborative, proactive, team-oriented approach
  • Background in manufacturing industry



·

DESIRABLE

  • Experience of full lifecycle application development and understanding of object-orientated design principles
  • SQL Programming skills with SQL Server
  • Experience of building APIs
  • Project Management accreditation (APM, PRINCE2 etc)

What's on Offer

A competitive salary range of £60,000 - £75,000

Car allowance and a bonus scheme.

The role is largely based onsite in Sheffield, although some hybrid working will be possible at times.

Contact
Zoe Glennen
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6544430
Phone number
+44 161 829 0475

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Zoe Glennen
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0475
Job reference
JN-092024-6544430