IT Manager
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (ST1)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (typically 9:00am - 5:00pm, with flexibility required depending on project demands)
Permanent, Office-Based role
The Role
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking an experienced and proactive IT Manager to lead and develop the IT function within a growing business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the company's IT infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity strategy, and technology projects while supporting both UK and international operations. You will have one direct report who is a IT Analyst.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for maintaining robust IT systems, driving continuous improvements, managing key technology projects, and ensuring the business remains secure, efficient, and future-focused.
Key Responsibilities
IT Infrastructure Management
Manage server environments, network configurations, cloud infrastructure, and hardware/software solutions.
Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability across the business.
Maintain and optimise IT operations to support business growth.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Develop and implement security protocols and policies.
Conduct risk assessments and support incident response activities.
Ensure compliance with data protection and information security regulations.
Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning initiatives.
Project Management
Lead IT projects from planning through to successful deployment.
Deliver projects within agreed scope, timescales, and budgets.
Support software implementations, system upgrades, and technology transformation initiatives.
Play a key role in ERP/MRP system improvements and migrations.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Manage technology vendors, software providers, and service partners.
Present technical information clearly to non-technical stakeh...
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