via reed · 22 May 2026 ·22 days ago

IT Manager

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Leicester Full-time GBP 55,000 – 60,000
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IT Manager

  • Leicester (Hybrid – 2 days on-site per week)

  • Up to £60,000 + Benefits

We’re partnering with a growing organisation to recruit an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations, infrastructure, systems development, and digital transformation across a multi-site environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and enjoys driving innovation, improving systems, and leading a small internal team.

The Opportunity

  • As IT Manager, you’ll take ownership of the organisation’s IT function, overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP systems, software development, support services, and reporting capabilities. You’ll play a key role in shaping the technology roadmap while ensuring systems remain secure, scalable, and aligned to business growth.

  • This role offers a broad scope with the opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and long-term technology improvements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the internal IT and software development teams

  • Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and endpoint security

  • Manage and enhance Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and network technologies

  • Own ERP systems administration, development, integrations, and automation

  • Drive improvements across business systems, workflows, and reporting

  • Lead cybersecurity, disaster recovery, governance, and compliance initiatives

  • Deliver reporting, dashboards, and analytics capabilities to support business decision-making

  • Manage third-party technology partners and suppliers

  • Support digital transformation and continuous improvement projects

  • Provide technical guidance and support to senior stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required
  • Proven experience in an IT Manager or senior technical leadership role

  • Strong technical knowledge of: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Network infrastructure

  • Endpoint security

  • Experience managing ERP systems, including automation and integrations

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and IT best practices

  • Experience leading IT support and software development functions

  • Strong project delivery and stakeholder management skills

  • Experience with reporting, dashboards, and business analytics

  • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical involvement

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

What’s on Offer
  • Hybrid working model (2 days onsite in Leicester)

  • Salary up to £55000 - £60000 depending on experience

  • Opportunity to shape and modernise a growing technology function

  • Broad strategic and operational remit

  • Collaborative and forward-thinking environment

If you’re an experienced IT professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact across infrastructure, systems, and business improvement initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

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