Information Technology Manager

IT Manager / Infrastructure Lead – Kent – £50,000 – 55,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a Kent business for an Infrastructure Leadto oversee the infrastructure of technical operations, managing a team of IT professionals, and developing strategic solutions to meet the technology needs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide IT leadership and vision.
• Service Management: Ensure the streamlined IT operation of the IT technical department in alignment with the business objectives of the organisation.
• Manage and deliver IT services to meet the needs of the company, including service management, planning, and support processes.
• Provide technical knowledge to support, maintain and deliver on all IT projects and objectives.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific short-term and long-term projects.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of IT professionals. Foster a collaborative, supportive, and performance-oriented environment.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure the security of the IT systems and data integrity by implementing up-to-date security measures and compliance policies.

Required Skills

• Proven experience as an IT Manager with the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation.
• Strong project management skills
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and landscapes including Microsoft Server, Hyper-V, M365 & Cybersecurity frameworks such as CIS.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, hardware/software and statistics.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders throughout the organisation.