Technical IT Manager

Technical IT Manager
📍 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
💼 Type: Permanent, full-time
💰 Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 per annum

About the Company
We are currently working with a leading technology partner seeking an experienced and strategic IT Manager to join their expanding business. With several major projects focused on infrastructure and system migrations, this role will also play a vital part in aligning IT operations with the company’s wider vision.

The Role
As IT Manager, you will combine hands-on leadership with strong technical expertise to drive improvements across infrastructure, systems, and IT services. You will oversee all internal IT operations, ensuring compliance, security, and efficiency, while leading a team of IT professionals across multiple locations. This role requires a proactive and solutions-focused individual who can balance technical delivery with strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all IT infrastructure, including networks, hardware, software, cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure), and security protocols

• Ensure IT practices comply with GDPR and cybersecurity standards

• Proactively monitor, identify, and manage security risks

• Lead and develop a team of at least 4 IT professionals across various locations

• Plan and implement company-wide IT improvement projects and system migrations

• Deliver system upgrades and integrations to support operational efficiency

• Ensure data integrity, system uptime, and effective disaster recovery processes

• Manage IT service deliverables on a daily, monthly, and annual basis

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align IT solutions with business goals

• Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers

• Contribute to and oversee the IT budget, identifying cost savings and efficiencies

Requirements

• Proven experience as an IT Manager or Senior IT Lead

• Strong technical background in systems administration, networking, and cloud-based services (Microsoft 365, Azure)

• Experience leading, supporting, and developing IT teams

• Excellent project management and workload prioritisation skills

• Strong knowledge of IT compliance standards, GDPR, and cybersecurity best practices

• High level of self-motivation with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead IT operations within a growing technology-focused business

• Hands-on involvement in high-impact infrastructure and migration projects

• Professional growth and leadership development within a strategic role

• Collaborative working environment with influence on company-wide IT strategy