Group IT Manager in Tamworth

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Group IT Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

Culture and Environment

Our client is a progressive and fast-evolving organisation with ambitious growth plans and a clear strategic vision. This opportunity sits within a collaborative and high-performing team environment where leadership, technical expertise and continuous improvement are highly valued. You will play a key role in leading, developing and mentoring a skilled technical team, while also bringing strong hands-on expertise to guide best practice and technical direction. The business is committed to investing in its people, providing structured development and the autonomy for leaders to make a genuine impact. You will be empowered to shape team performance, drive technical standards and contribute strategically to the organisation’s continued growth. The workspace itself reflects the energy and ambition of the organisation, modern, contemporary and thoughtfully designed to create an inspiring environment.

Personality

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and driven leader. The role requires someone who can confidently manage and develop a technical team, align IT strategy with wider business objectives, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s continued growth. They are seeking a strong and inspiring leader who not only drives performance and development within their team, but who also remains hands-on when required. You will bring a wealth of technical experience across the Microsoft stack, with the ability to guide best practice, support complex infrastructure challenges and provide technical direction where needed. This is a role for someone who can balance strategic oversight with practical execution, leading from the front while ensuring the technology function continues to evolve in line with business ambitions.

Package and Benefits

• Monday to Friday (40hrs a week)
• Pension: 3% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution, 1% tax relief, pensions advisor to visit the site twice a year
• Healthcare: All employees are entitled to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme from day one, providing a free 24hr confidential helpline on various issues. On completion of the 6-month probationary period, healthcare cash plan is available
• Holiday Entitlement: 23 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays. After 3 years’ service this increases to 24 days plus BH and at 6 years’ service it increases again to a maximum of 25 days plus BH. After completing 6-month probationary period, all employees are entitled to up to 5 days unpaid annual leave in addition to their paid allowance. This is pro-rata in the first part year, following probation.
• Life Assurance: 2x annual salary
• Free onsite parking
• Incredible core company values

Job Role:

• Leading and mentoring a team of 3rd Line Engineers and Helpdesk staff
• Acting as an engaged and visible leader across all locations
• Collaborating with departments to understand IT needs and deliver proactive solutions
• Participating in management meetings, contributing IT expertise to support business goals
• Overseeing daily IT operations including server hardware, software, and network infrastructure
• Managing installation, upgrades, and maintenance of technology systems
• Leading procurement and implementation of hardware/software
• Ensuring optimal system performance through testing and troubleshooting
• Managing resilient WAN infrastructure across all sites
• Proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities to ensure compliance
• Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and backup procedures
• Evaluating technology risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Conducting regular testing of DR and BCP plans
• Leading large-scale infrastructure projects (deployments, upgrades, migrations)
• Aligning infrastructure plans with organisational roadmaps in collaboration with the MIS team
• Developing project plans, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery within budget
• Recommending and implementing innovations to enhance IT operations
• Aligning infrastructure with long-term business goals

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience of managing and leading a team
• A strong understanding of Microsoft stack to include; Microsoft: Windows Server (2012–2025), Exchange Online, Azure AD, Intune, Office 365, Windows 10/11
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional time management and multitasking abilities

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