IT Support Team Leader / Manager

Our client is looking for a hands-on team leader / manager for a newly created role in their Stockport office.  The role would suit someone who has a solid background in IT Support / Infrastructure, who would be comfortable managing a small team of 2.  The role will be varied and interesting, and suit someone who is comfortable dealing with people at all levels of seniority and contributing to IT Strategy as well as leading hands-on support services. 

The ideal candidate will have a background that includes: -

• Strong hands-on support skills in Microsoft, Cloud and network infrastructure
• Service Delivery knowledge (ITIL)
• Leadership skills
• Project Management skills (IT Infrastructure upgrades, etc)
• Wider knowledge of Vendor Management, Technology Planning, etc, ensuring technology services are delivered in a first-class manner and that they remain fit for purpose moving forwards
• Great communication skills
• Strong documentation skills

The role will be busy and varied.  The ideal candidate will have a broad technical background across Microsoft, Cloud (particularly Azure), and wider infrastructure who would be interested in a role which combines hands-on and technical leadership skills.  As well as the BAU technical focus, they want this individual to get involved with a lot of interesting project work.

As well as the salary of £45-50k, plus on-call, plus elements of overtime available, this company offer an exceptional working environment and package, which includes 13% company pension contribution, free parking, commitment to ongoing continuous personal development, including paying for you to pursue relevant technical certifications, 25 days plus bank holidays, etc.  

Office based at first before moving into a hybrid capacity, they offer flexible working practices and a great benefits package.  Send your CV in the first instance for more information.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this role, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.