IT Manager

IT Manager
Location: Gravesend
Salary: GBP42,000 - GBP47,000 per year, DoE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced IT Manager to join their ever-expanding team. This role is based within their Gravesend office but will also involve frequent travel to their other offices when required.
Responsibilities of the IT Manager:
· Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance the firms operational efficiency and security.
· Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
· Maintain and support the Firms case management system: Partner for Windows (Tikit).
· Ensure the availability, integrity, and performance of all IT systems, networks, and software.
· Oversee regular system licences, upgrades and backups.
· Provide hands-on support for hardware and software issues across the firm.
· Deliver Partner training and guidance to staff
· Act as the main point of contact for any IT-related queries or incidents.
· Monitor systems for potential threats or vulnerabilities and implement proactive security measures.
· Ensure compliance with GDPR, legal industry regulations, and data protection laws.
· Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
· Manage third-party vendors, including software providers, hardware suppliers, and IT consultants.
· Lead IT projects including system migrations, software rollouts, and infrastructure improvements.
· Manage the Firm websites.
· Arrange logins for new staff and provide onboarding training with IT systems.
· Other IT duties when required.
Requirements of the IT Manager:
· Proven experience as an IT Manager or similar role within a professional services or legal environment.
· Strong knowledge of Partner for Windows (Tikit) or other legal practice case management systems.
· Solid understanding of networks, servers, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity protocols.
· Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.
· Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language.
· Strong organisational and leadership abilities.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the IT Manager role, then please apply now!