IT Manager

IT Manager

Permanent, £45-£55k per annum, hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite in London or Brighton)

We are currently working with a consultancy who are an IT Manager to lead their IT Operations. This is a hands-on role, ensuring the smooth, secure and effective operation of our client's digital systems while strengthening information governance, reporting, and data-driven decision making.

Working closely with the Group Operations Director, you will take ownership of our core platforms including Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), and play a key role in improving processes, analysing business data, and enhancing information security practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and continuously improve core business systems (M365, project management, HR and finance platforms).
• Act as SharePoint Online administrator, managing architecture, permissions and governance.
• Extract, clean, analyse and interpret data from project, HR and finance systems to generate meaningful insights for leadership.
• Design and maintain dashboards and Management Information (MI) reports (e.g. Power BI) to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Use Python to automate data processing, reporting workflows, and system integrations.
• Develop and maintain simple API integrations to improve data flow and reduce manual handling.
• Promote strong cyber awareness, GDPR compliance, and secure information practices.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and data-handling skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence working independently with a proactive, service-oriented mindset.
• Solid Microsoft 365 skills and interest in SharePoint/Power Platform.
• Basic Python scripting ability and understanding of APIs/JSON.
• Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Awareness of information security and GDPR principles.