IT Manager

Job Description:

IT Manager - Mansfield 

Our client based in Mansfield is currently seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead a small in-house IT team and take ownership of IT operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining people management, operational oversight, and strategic planning across software, hardware, and IT infrastructure.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, the IT Manager will ensure IT systems and infrastructure are secure, reliable, and aligned with organisational priorities. You will lead a team of software developers and hardware engineers, set IT priorities, and support the organisation’s operational and technical needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the IT team, including performance management, training, and regular one-to-one meetings
• Recruit, onboard, and retain IT department staff
• Set and enforce IT priorities aligned with organisational objectives
• Ensure the smooth, secure, and efficient operation of all IT systems, software, and hardware
• Maintain high standards of information and physical security
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Manage IT resources and budgets effectively
• Develop, source, or enhance software solutions to meet internal requirements
• Prepare IT-related reports, including highlight reports and contributions to the organisational risk register
• Act as a key point of communication between the IT department and other teams

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability, attention to detail, and a practical, problem-solving approach. Essential

• IT and/or management qualifications, or equivalent senior IT management experience
• Broad understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and software development
• Experience planning and managing IT resource requirements
• Trustworthy and dependable, with the ability to manage sensitive information
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across the organisation

Desirable

• Experience managing offshore development teams alongside in-house teams
• Commercial awareness and understanding of organisational priorities
• ITIL Foundation certification (v3 or v4)

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