IT Manager
Are you a proactive technology leader with a passion for driving innovation and keeping systems running seamlessly? Do you enjoy combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver exceptional service? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Longcliffe is seeking an IT Manager to lead our IT function and ensure our technology infrastructure continues to support our people, operations, and growth.
With operations centred around our two quarries, Brassington Moor and Ryder Point, Longcliffe produces over 100 products serving a diverse range of vital industries - from animal feeds and agricultural fertilisers to glass and plasterboard manufacturing. In addition, we operate two wind turbines that contribute renewable energy to the national grid.
Our business is guided by two principles: supplying customers with the right materials, exactly when they need them, at the right price - and doing so in a way that respects and protects the environment.
In this role, you’ll play a central part in shaping our IT strategy, managing systems and infrastructure, delivering first-class support, and ensuring technology enables both our people and our business to thrive.
Accountability
The IT Manager will report to the Group Finance Director
Duties and Responsibilities
To fulfill the requirements of this exciting new role, you will be able to:
Strategic & Operational Management
• Develop and implement the company’s IT strategy in line with business objectives.
• Maintain a positive relationship and collaborate with Axon, our managed service provider.
• Manage IT budgets, suppliers, and contracts, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
• Oversee IT policies, procedures, and compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., GDPR, Cyber Essentials).
Infrastructure & Systems
• Ensure the security, stability, and efficiency of the organisation’s IT infrastructure, networks, and systems.
• Oversee system upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Manage cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS) and ensure effective integration across platforms.
Support & Service Delivery
• Lead and develop the IT support function, ensuring high-quality service to employees.
• Manage incident response, troubleshooting, and resolution of IT issues.
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are maintained and tested.
Projects & Innovation
• Lead IT-related projects, including software rollouts, system implementations, and process automation.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and security.
• Support digital transformation initiatives across the organisation.
Leadership & People Management
• Line manage and develop IT team members, ensuring training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of customer service, innovation, and continuous improvement within the IT team.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify IT needs and align technology with business priorities.
Person Specification
To be truly successful in this role, you will have:
Essential:
• Ability and experience to run an IT department.
• Five or more years of experience in IT management
• Strong technical knowledge across IT infrastructure, networks, and systems administration.
• Experience in implementing, configuring and testing IT solutions
• Strong creative and analytical thinking
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Team orientated with good oral and written communication
• Able to communicate well across Internal and External stakeholders
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of data protection and IT compliance requirements.
• Commercially aware
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable:
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft Certified, CompTIA, Prince2).
• Experience managing IT projects from inception to delivery.
• Knowledge of ERP systems or other business-critical software.
• Knowledge of extraction industry
• Degree level or equivalent education
Key Competencies
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to explain technical concepts in plain language.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
Our Benefits
• Career Progression
• Additional Holidays with holiday trading options
• Active Leisure Membership Scheme
• Free Parking
• HSF Health Plan
• Company Rewards Scheme
• Personal Development Opportunities
• Generous pension plan
• Death in service plan
Salary Range
£55-60k plus bonus
Working Hours
Full Time 40 hours per week,
Monday – Friday 0830 - 1700
Location
Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4HN
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.