IT Manager

Job Description

IT Manager - Cambridge"A bad day here doesn’t feel like a bad day"Hattie is winning gold for her answer to what this business is like to work for.No shying away from the negatives but describing them in their positive culture. Sure they have difficult days, but so does everyone and in her experience they don’t feel negative and the supportive team are there to lift you up if you need it."if I need something I just go to someone’s desk and they are always happy to help, MD or office junior"That’s a good culture, not beanbags and table tennis (though they have them too!).Jim, the exiting Head of IT has done himself out of a job by making huge improvements and setting the future strategy. He is now ready to hand over the infrastructure to you, a hands-on, experienced IT Manager who can grow with the role. You will deliver projectwork, jump on the helpdesk, liaise with the board, mentor the apprentice, manage 3rd parties, deliver the IT strategy and support a great business. The systems are secure, resilient, updated and ready to continue moving forward with them and their global clientbase as they continue to grow.You will get a great mix of project work, BAU, leadership, strategy and delivery and own IT for this 130 strong company. There is a huge pipeline of projects, from high availability pairing to new telephony and a huge office move and refit next year. You willbe busy, challenged, supported and will really take your career forward.We’re looking for an ambitious, future Head of IT that can grow into that role over the next couple of years. The future of IT here is big, with expansion plans, great ambitions and more.What do we need from youGood experience as a hands-on IT Manager, ready to step up and grow with them.Hands-on experience with Windows IT infrastructure and services (WinSvr, AD, GPOs, 0365 Management)Experience of networking fundamentalsAble to steer and manage 3rd party IT service providers in a hybrid support modelAble to work collaboratively and bring people onside - diplomatic, considered and confidentAble to prepare and sell a business case at Board levelAbility to work independently and lead a teamWe will pay you £55,000 - £65,000 p.a. (depending on your experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package including:25 holidays plus public holidays (total of 33 days a year)PensionPrivate Health InsuranceLife insuranceTrainingFree breakfast cereals, fresh fruit, tea & freshly ground coffeeCycle to work scheme and free bicycle maintenanceAccess to an IFARegular social and team eventsShower facilitiesThis is an in-person role in the Cambridge office, full-timeAre you ready for that career defining role Apply now or contact me for more information. I’m Simon Morris from Ithika Recruitment, I have been selected as this companies preferred recruitment partner as we share ethics and a focus to find someone great forthis amazing opportunity long-term.Ithika Recruitment, partnering world-class talent with world-class companies.