Back to search

IT & Systems Lead

City of London Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IT & Systems Manager to lead and manage our IT operations and systems architecture within a dynamic, multi-entity environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining and evolving a robust, secure, and efficient IT ecosystem.
  • Opportunity to lead and grow a dynamic team
  • Must be able to work 4 Days on site in Central London

About Our Client

Global insights platform that connects businesses with industry experts.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience from a reputable family office, ERP implementation partner (e.g., Oracle, SAP), or an enterprise-level IT team, and possess a strategic mindset with the technical expertise to drive digital transformation - including AI integration, automation, and advanced data management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

An expanding asset advisory firm in Central London is looking to appoint its first dedicated IT & Systems Manager - a pivotal role to bring technology management fully in-house and reduce dependency on outsourced support.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone eager to take full responsibility for daily IT operations while playing a key part in delivering a new ERP system (Oracle is a plus).

What you'll do:



  • Be the go-to IT expert for a tight-knit 16-person team, growing to 40+ in the next few years


  • Deliver on-site support and manage all internal systems


  • Act as the friendly face of IT - responsive, professional, and business-minded


  • Oversee external providers and steadily build internal capability


  • Lead the ERP rollout and ensure seamless integration with existing systems


  • Maintain a secure, resilient, and scalable tech environment



What you'll bring:



  • Proven experience in IT operations, user support, and systems administration


  • Hands-on involvement in ERP projects - Oracle experience preferred


  • A background in a corporate setting or internal IT team


  • Strong communication skills - able to translate tech to non-technical colleagues


  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working on-site and independently

The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience in an IT management role within a family office, ERP partner (Oracle, SAP, Dynamics 365), or enterprise-level IT environment.
  • Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, M365, virtualisation platforms (e.g., Hyper-V or VMware), networking, and endpoint security.
  • Demonstrable experience managing ERP implementations across multiple entities and industries.
  • Good understanding of AI concepts, practical experience assessing or implementing AI/automation tools is highly desirable.
  • Solid grasp of audit readiness, IT governance, process controls, and data integrity principles.
  • Excellent communication skills with a track record of cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong project management skills with end-to-end delivery experience.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, MCSE, PMP, ITIL) are a plus.

What's on Offer

This role is offering a base salary of £75,000 per annum plus a travel allowance of £570 per month. The role also includes a bonus and other key benefits.

4 Interview Stages will be required for this position.

This role requires 4 days on site in Central London.

Contact
Henry Hayes
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6778578
Phone number
+44 207 269 2341

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Management
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Henry Hayes
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2341
Job reference
JN-072025-6778578