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IT Manager | Manchester | £45,000-£55,000 + Benefits

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a growing UK business to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking IT Manager.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT operations, service delivery, and technical projects across multiple sites. You'll lead a small in-house team, manage third-party providers, and work closely with wider business functions to ensure technology supports performance, compliance, and future growth.

The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning, with a particular focus on cloud tools, automation, and internal systems improvement.

What's on Offer:

£45,000-£55,000 basic salary
Car allowance
Performance bonus
7% employer pension contribution
medical coverKey Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all day-to-day IT operations and support
Oversee infrastructure, networking, and system availability across UK sites
Act as the key point of contact between local teams and group-level IT stakeholders
Support in-house software development and internal tooling improvements
Drive automation and service innovation using AI and modern collaboration tools
Manage IT budgets, procurement, licensing, and supplier relationships
Maintain strong security standards, disaster recovery planning and compliance
Build internal documentation and improve helpdesk processes
Support training, coaching, and upskilling across your team and the wider businessWhat We're Looking For:

Strong experience leading IT teams in fast-paced or high-growth environments
Excellent technical knowledge across Microsoft Azure, M365, Intune, SharePoint and Power BI
Hands-on infrastructure and support background with experience in multi-site operations
Comfortable working across 1st/2nd line issues while also planning strategic upgrades
Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage change
A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Comfortable working with both internal and external dev teamsApply today with your most up to date CV!

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