IT Manager

Job Title: IT Manager - Azure Environment Location: Hybrid (UK-Based)Salary:£75,000 per annum Employment Type: Full-Time Team Management: Leading IT & Data Team

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive IT Manager with strong Azure expertise to lead our technology infrastructure and manage a growing data team. This is a fully remote role offering a fantastic opportunity to drive strategic IT initiatives, oversee Azure cloud services, and ensure the stability, security, and scalability of their tech environment.

You’ll play a key role in supporting data operations, modernising systems, and leading a high-performing IT & data function across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.

• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team including IT support and data professionals (e.g., data analysts/engineers).

• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, ensuring smooth delivery of support services and continuous improvement of systems.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to align IT and data strategies with organisational goals.

• Implement and maintain security best practices, compliance, and disaster recovery plans.

• Manage licensing, procurement, vendor relationships, and IT budget control.

• Support and scale the company’s data platforms, ensuring availability and performance of data pipelines, reporting tools, and storage solutions.

• Lead IT and data-related projects, such as system upgrades, integrations, and new tool implementations.

• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an IT Manager or Senior IT role with team leadership responsibilities.

• Strong, hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure including virtual machines, networking, and security.

• Experience working with or managing data teams or data infrastructure (e.g., data warehouses, pipelines, reporting tools).

• Exposure to data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Factory, SQL Server, Power BI, Snowflake).

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).

• Solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and general networking (DNS, firewalls, VPNs).

• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.

• Proven track record of managing remote teams and delivering scalable IT solutions in a cloud-first environment.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or ITIL.

• Experience with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.

• Previous work in a fully remote or distributed organisation.

• Prior experience and understanding of social media integrations and management.

What We Offer

• £75,000 annual salary

• Hyrbid working setup - occasional travel to the office required with all expenses paid

• Opportunity to lead and shape a strategic IT and data function

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Career development and training opportunities

Apply now to join a modern, cloud-focused company where you can make a real impact leading technology and data initiatives.