IT Manager

IT Manager | Manchester | £45,000-£55,000 + Benefits

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a growing UK business to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking IT Manager.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT operations, service delivery, and technical projects across multiple sites. You'll lead a small in-house team, manage third-party providers, and work closely with wider business functions to ensure technology supports performance, compliance, and future growth.

The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning, with a particular focus on cloud tools, automation, and internal systems improvement.

What's on Offer:

• £45,000-£55,000 basic salary
• Car allowance
• Performance bonus
• 7% employer pension contribution
• medical cover

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all day-to-day IT operations and support
• Oversee infrastructure, networking, and system availability across UK sites
• Act as the key point of contact between local teams and group-level IT stakeholders
• Support in-house software development and internal tooling improvements
• Drive automation and service innovation using AI and modern collaboration tools
• Manage IT budgets, procurement, licensing, and supplier relationships
• Maintain strong security standards, disaster recovery planning and compliance
• Build internal documentation and improve helpdesk processes
• Support training, coaching, and upskilling across your team and the wider business

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience leading IT teams in fast-paced or high-growth environments
• Excellent technical knowledge across Microsoft Azure, M365, Intune, SharePoint and Power BI
• Hands-on infrastructure and support background with experience in multi-site operations
• Comfortable working across 1st/2nd line issues while also planning strategic upgrades
• Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage change
• A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working with both internal and external dev teams

Apply today with your most up to date CV!

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