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IT Manager

Lichfield Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most established manufacturing brands as they continue to scale their in-house IT function. They are now recruiting for an experienced IT Manager to join the business, and take responsibility for both exciting project work, high-level BAU, and management of the IT Support team.
  • 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 - its 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 have 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 leat 3 years 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 thrid 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.
Contact
Palminder Johal
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6675666
Phone number
+44 121 230 9416

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Lichfield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Palminder Johal
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9416
Job reference
JN-022025-6675666