Information Technology Manager

Job Title: IT Manager

Location: Peterborough / Multi-site

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000

Benefits:

· 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Additional holiday for long service

· Company pension

· Car / travel allowance where applicable

The Role

We’re supporting a privately owned business to appoint an IT Manager to take ownership of its technology function.This is a newly created role and a genuine opportunity to build and shape IT rather than simply inherit it.

The Business is establishing a standalone IT environment, creating the foundations needed to support multiple businesses today and as they continue to grow. You’ll have real ownership of the technology, from infrastructure and connectivity through to users, suppliers, security and future planning. This is a broad role that combines IT management, infrastructure, project delivery and hands-on technical involvement.

You’ll be the senior point of accountability for IT, working directly with senior management and having the freedom to make sensible decisions about how the function develops.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Genuine ownership of IT across a growing group
• Opportunity to build and shape a standalone IT function
• A chance to establish the right infrastructure and standards from the outset
• A genuine mix of strategic planning, project work and hands-on technical involvement
• Direct influence over technology, suppliers, security and IT investment
• Opportunity to introduce practical automation and AI
• Scope to build an IT team as the organisation grows
• A role where your decisions will have a visible impact across the business

What You’ll Likely Bring

• Experience as an IT Manager, Infrastructure Manager, IT & Systems Manager, Technical Manager or similar
• A strong technical background, ideally having progressed from infrastructure or support into IT management
• Good knowledge across Microsoft 365, Entra ID / Active Directory, Intune and modern workplace technologies
• Strong understanding of networks, connectivity, Wi-Fi, telephony, servers, cloud and backup
• Experience supporting multiple sites or a distributed environment
• Experience managing MSPs, telecoms providers and other technology suppliers
• A practical understanding of IT security, data protection and Cyber Essentials
• Comfortable balancing longer-term planning with hands-on problem solving
• Able to work independently, make decisions and take ownership
• Someone who can explain technology clearly and build strong relationships with non-technical colleagues

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the group's IT environment and technology roadmap
• Establish the infrastructure, standards and processes required for a standalone IT function
• Manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID / Active Directory, Intune, SharePoint and wider infrastructure
• Oversee networks, Wi-Fi, connectivity, telephony, cloud services, backup and end-user technology
• Help specify and implement IT infrastructure for new locations as the organisation grows
• Remain hands-on where required, from setting up equipment and users through to troubleshooting infrastructure and connectivity
• Manage MSPs, telecoms providers and other technology suppliers
• Own IT budgets, licensing, procurement and supplier relationships
• Maintain practical security controls, policies and documentation
• Identify opportunities to use automation and AI to improve efficiency
• Provide technology guidance and recommendations to senior management
• Develop the IT function and recruit additional resource as the organisation grows

If you’re currently an IT Manager or senior infrastructure professional who still enjoys being close to the technology, this could be an interesting opportunity where you can take genuine ownership, build something from the ground up and stay close enough to the technology to make a real difference.

If this sounds of interest and right up your street than apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this further should you application be considered.