Salford
Role: IT Manager Salary: Up to £60,000 + package Location: Salford (Office Based) Fruition are working with a highly regarded organisation who are a leader in their field. My client are looking for an IT Manager who can help the organisation achieve it's strategic aims. The role will involve managing a team of 2 and will be a hands on position. Working with colleagues from across the wider group you will play a key role in helping to grow the organisation, the organisation has grown through acquisition so the role has scope to expand in the near future. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement the annual IT strategy in alignment with company goals., • Identify opportunities for innovation, digital transformation, and process improvement across departments., • Lead the planning and execution of IT projects, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder engagement, and measurable outcomes., • Develop and implement the annual IT strategy in alignment with company goals., • Own and manage the annual IT budget, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting., • Ensure all IT operations meet the minimum requirements set by Group, including Technical Security Audit (based on CIS security controls) and NIST Frameworks., • Development and review of IT policies and procedures, • Lead internal and external audits, • Oversee the performance, maintenance, and security of IT infrastructure, including networks, Servers, cloud platforms, and end-user devices, • Ensure robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place and regularly tested, • Manage service desk operations and ensure timely resolution of technical issues, • Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning, • Act as the primary liaison between the company and Group IT Director, • Experience of working within IT support from 1st line through to 3rd line., • Hands on knowledge of Microsoft 365 is required to drive the platform forward to ensure the business makes the full use of the collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint etc.)., • A good knowledge of the security features of 365 (Entra/Azure AD), • Understanding the importance of Identity Threat Management, • Experience in of security tools such as SentinelOne, Mimecast or crowdstrike, • Experience in using third party SOC provision, • An understanding of Cyber Essentials Plus, CIS audits and NIST2 frameworks, • Knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) frameworks, ITIL practices, and IT governance, • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, • Server, PC and networking hands on experience, • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, • Problem-solving skills and the ability to work well with all levels of the business, • Good knowledge of Internet security and data privacy principles Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age