Business and IT Systems Manager - East Leeds 870 (attractive benefits)

Interface Recruitment UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business and IT Systems Manager to lead a small IT team in East Leeds. This role involves managing IT and business systems for a large manufacturing group, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of data protection and cyber security, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to the organization's growth and efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking to make a significant impact in the IT sector.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

10% bonus

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

Income protection

Flexi-time

Pension 9% matched

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT leadership and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of Data Centres, VMware, and Cyber Security processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small IT team and oversee IT and business systems.
• Develop project requirements, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

IT Leadership

Project Management

Data Protection (GDPR)

Cyber Security

Communication Skills

Prioritization Skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

VMware

NetApp

Cisco UCS

Microsoft O365

SQL Database

SAP

Job description

Business and IT Systems Manager – East Leeds 870 (attractive benefits)

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus all bank holidays, 10% bonus, x3 life, critical & income protection, flexi-time around 38 hours contract, Pension 9% matched

Education: Ideally degree educated but commercial experience is first and foremost

Qualifications: Any NetApp/Data or storage qualifications. Any Virtualised / VMWare qualifications

Experience Requirements: 5 years minimum working as an IT Leader of people and platforms

Industry: Manufacturing

Responsibilities:

To manage a small IT Team of 4 people plus the IT and business systems of a large manufacturing group.

The role:

The Information Systems Manager will advise the organisation on IT and Business Systems solutions that will best help the group grow and perform more efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop requirements, outlines, budgets and schedules for information technology projects.
2. Oversee all phases of project from conception to completion.
3. Assist with upgrading information security.
4. Manage team of staff, consultants, programmers, developers and analysts from an IT perspective.
5. Ensure projects are completed within budget and on time.
6. Follow PMI standards to manage projects through the life cycles of initiation, planning, execution and closure.
7. Develop work-breakdown structures.
8. Develop project tracking and variance reports.

Requirements:

Good knowledge of Data Centres, VMware, Veeam, Cisco UCS, Microsoft basics (DC, Fileserver, O365), Network Cisco switches, WiFi, ISE, DNA Assurance, SDA (in draft), Database SQL, Access.

General Knowledge:

1. Understanding of complex information and requirements.
2. Good prioritisation skills and be flexible enough to adapt plans.
3. Effective evaluation and feedback skills.
4. Good knowledge of Data Protection (GDPR) and Cyber Security processes.
5. Good communication and presentation skills – written and verbal.
6. Excellent IT skills and knowledge combined with a good level of business acumen.
7. An ability to work to tight deadlines and within constraints.

System Requirements:

1. Database and Networking management.
2. AS400 knowledge (implementation, maintenance, etc.).
3. VMware and NetApps to a high level of qualification.
4. SAP Knowledge but only to a user level and/or 1st line support.

The recruitment process:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. We would like to thank you for your application; however, due to the high volume of candidates applying, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Interface has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK; therefore, successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. Should you be invited for an interview, please ensure you bring a copy of your Passport with you. If you do not have a passport, then please bring a form of identification that confirms your right to work in the UK. Acceptable documents can be found by following this link: Right to Work in the UK.

The client is an equal opportunity employer; this role is open to everyone.

Recommendations: If you recommend the opportunity to a friend or colleague, then Interface will make a £500 referral fee payment (if we place the individual into the role). All you have to do is forward this email onto a colleague/friend; they then simply need to mention your name in their email response to Interface.