About the job

Role: IT Manager

Location: South Manchester

Salary: £50,000–£60,000

Work Pattern: Office Based

The company is looking for an IT Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day IT function, balancing hands-on technical work with the management and development of a small team.

This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys being involved technically while also taking responsibility for the wider IT operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support a small IT team.
• Provide hands-on technical support across the business.
• Oversee day-to-day IT infrastructure, systems and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated technical issues.
• Manage Microsoft 365, Azure and Windows environments.
• Support IT projects and improvements.
• Manage suppliers and third-party IT providers where required.
• Ensure systems are secure, reliable and well maintained.
• Mentor and develop members of the IT team.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an IT Manager, IT Team Lead or Senior IT Support/Infrastructure position.
• Strong hands-on technical background.
• Experience managing or mentoring an IT team.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft technologies, particularly Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Confident troubleshooting technical issues and managing escalations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable being both hands-on technically and responsible for the team.

Benefits:

• £50,000–£60,000 salary.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Strong opportunities for career growth.
• Opportunity to develop and lead an IT team.
• Varied, hands-on role with scope to make a real impact.
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