At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT initiatives and support teams in a dynamic charity environment.
- Company: Join Breakthrough T1D, the UK's leading type 1 diabetes charity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and health cash plans.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the T1D community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in digital systems management and IT support required.
The predicted salary is between 47925 - 47925 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid / London, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full‑time
Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | General
Annual Fixed salary: £47,925.00
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 27 July 2026 at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Role: Permanent position
Who we are looking for:
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Senior IT Manager to help us build on this momentum. Technology sits at the heart of how we deliver that mission—and we’re looking for a Senior IT Manager who can take us into our next chapter. You’ll have the autonomy to set direction, make decisions, and build an IT environment that’s robust, secure, and future‑ready. A natural collaborator you’ll support cross‑organisational projects, taking the lead on all IT initiatives, alongside supporting staff to upskill across a range of IT packages. This is the ideal role for someone who can see the big picture while happily keeping the day‑to‑day operations running smoothly.
Experience required:
- Management of digital systems, in particular Microsoft 365
- Digital project management / rollout of digital systems
- Providing IT/digital support to multiple teams across an organisation
- Management and development of good relationships with external IT support services and suppliers
- Co‑ordinating training for multiple teams, and mitigating against the risk of cyber attacks
- Involvement with management of digital systems (CRM, website)
- Cybersecurity systems and training
- Drafting IT policies/documentation
Employee benefits:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full‑time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
- Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
- Season ticket and cycle loan
- Family‑friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
- Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
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