IT & Infrastructure Manager

Job Title: IT & Infrastructure Manager Location: Ripon Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmA skilled IT & Infrastructure Manager is sought to join a well established, internationally operating but close knit business based in Ripon! This is a hands on and strategic role for a tech savvy professional to lead IT operations, support users and drive improvements across systems and infrastructure. You’ll ensure reliability, security and efficiency while also leading projects and enhancing technology in a collaborative environment.Your Duties as IT & Infrastructure Manager will include:

• Manage and support all IT operations including servers, networks, PCs, laptops and printers
• Provide application software support across Office 365, accounting and a third party ERP system
• Ensure the security and integrity of the company's data and technology infrastructure including implementing protective measures and ensuring legal/audited compliance
• Support and maintain the company website and e-commerce platforms
• Plan and implement IT and infrastructure projects including hardware installations, software updates and system improvements
• Provide reporting and data analysis for management teams from ERP/CRM systems
• Manage premises maintenance and coordinate with contractors and service providers
• Ensure the operations are running within health and safety regulations and employment law standards

Experience and Skills required:

• Positive work ethic and ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Professional exposure in an IT role with a broad technical skillset
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows server configuration and network environments
• Experience working with ERP and CRM systems is essential 
• Logical thinking and confident troubleshooting skills
• Strong planning, organisational and reporting abilities
• Forward thinking with an interest in emerging technologies and innovation
• Ability to lead change including introducing new technologies, upgrades and automation
• SQL database management skills (desirable but not essential)

This is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience. In addition, you will benefit from working in a modern, newly built office alongside private healthcare, a company pension, regular company events and more. You’ll be joining a supportive, successful business with a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to lead meaningful technology projects within a company that truly values continuous improvement. APPLY TODAY! Our Guarantee Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match. Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.