IT Manager

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to join a small but fast-growing company that is committed to staff development. Burton Safes specialises in the manufacture, distribution and installation of physical security solutions. It was foundedin 1990 has grown to become one of the leading suppliers of safes and secure storage solutions in the UK.We dont currently have any in-house IT team and are relying on external support partners for IT Support and development. However, we are now looking to bring in an internal IT Manager to manage and develop the Groups internal IT system. There is a strongdesire to get better value from current systems and to improve the quality of management information that they can produce. There is also a desire to use IT to improve processes and efficiencies within the business. The IT Manager will work closely with thesenior management to identify and implement positive changes to develop the business.This is an exciting time to join Burton Safes. We have significant growth and investment plans for the future, and that growth will present opportunities for the IT Manager to develop further responsibilities as the company grows and evolves. The right candidatewill enjoy working in a small business and the varying level of responsibilities that come with that. You will also relish the opportunities that come with working in a growing business, and the possibility to contribute to and shape the future, particularlydeveloping the IT department. In the immediate future the business will be moving to a new premises and the IT Manager will play an important part in managing the IT side of the project, with support from our external IT support company.The role will be largely office based in the Group Head Office at Holmfirth, but you must also be willing to travel to the other office in Leeds, and occasionally be willing to travel nationally and internationally to meet with suppliers and customers andcomplete installations as required.Specifically, you will be required to:

• Manage the companys IT infrastructure
• Manage the companys ERP system, Microsoft NAV. Burton Safes will invest in a programme of training to ensure that the IT Manager is confident with the functionality of Microsoft NAV.
• Liaise and manage the relationship with external IT partners, including external 1st line support company, phone and internet providers.
• Liaise with the external IT support company to ensure hardware and general software systems are fit for purpose and that colleagues are getting adequate support.

To be successful you will need the following skills and experience:

• Experience working across multiple areas of IT within a business. From 1st line support to networking, infrastructure and security.
• Experience working in Windows / Microsoft and Linux environments
• Experience working with and troubleshooting TCP/IP, DNS, Microsoft SQL 2012/2014/2016, Windows Server 2012/2016, Windows 7- 10, Teamviewer Remote Support, IIS6/7 Web, Firewall/Router troubleshooting and GitHub usage.
• Ability to understand and discuss cyber security issues at a high level with clients IT teams.
• Networking.
• Solid problem-solving skills.

Please provide your CV and a covering letter with your application.