IT Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most established manufacturing brands as they continue to scale their in-house IT function. They are now recruiting for an experienced IT Manager to join the business, and take responsibility for both exciting project work, high-level BAU, and management of the IT Support team.

Client Details

• Michael Page are proud to be partnered with one of the most reputable manufacturing brands in the UK, and a business that boasts a history stretching back for nearly half a century.
• They have grown to become the standout market leader in their sector, and have invested in a number of new sites as UK expansion continues at pace.
• Culture is at the heart of their success, and they have built an incredibly collaborative environment, where people-development is at the centre - its unquestionably an organisation where you will be able to progress your career, and be genuinely invested in.

Description

• As the IT Manager, you will take a central role in the successful management of the company's IT operation, combining project work, BAU responsibilities, and the management of a small team of two IT Engineers.
• You will operate in an environment that prioritises cutting-edge technologies, including a cloud-first strategy adoption of Azure and Office365, as well as networking and security.
• In addition, given the manufacturing sector focus, you will be centrally involved in business critical applications, such as the company's ERP system.
• You will partner closely with the company's Managed Service Partner, ensuring that the highest possible level of IT Service is being delivered to the internal userbase.
• Reporting into the Head of IT, you will have the chance to have significant input into IT strategy, shaping vital aspects of the evolving journey of IT across the organisation.
• You will take a fundamental role in the development and management of the in-house IT Support team, which consists of two well-established Engineers that cover all elements of 1st and 2nd Line responsibilities.
• The business have a fantastic culture, built on strong collaborative relationships, that they feel thrive in an on-site environment. As a result, the role will require the successful candidate to be on-site 4-5 days per week at the Lichfield head office.

Profile

• As the successful candidate for the IT Manager position, you will have at leat 3 years commercial experience in a similar role, ideally within the manufacturing sector.
• You will have strong ITIL knowledge, and the skill to implement ITIL into the development of best-in-class IT Service Management practices.
• Your technical knowledge will preferably include a strong Microsoft focus, particularly with cloud-based technologies, such as Azure and Office365.
• Given the manufacturing sector focus of the business you will join, the strongest candidates will have a good level of experience working with an ERP system.
• You will have a good level of experience managing relationships with thrid parties, such as outsourced Managed Service Providers.
• You will be based locally to the Lichfield office, and be flexible to be site-based 4-5 days per week.

Job Offer

• Starting salary of 50,000 - 60,000.
• Full corporate benefits package, including private healthcare.
• Outstanding career progression opportunities, where you will be genuinely invested in.