Deputy IT Manager

Adria Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international business is seeking a Deputy IT Manager to support day-to-day IT operations and key projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft technologies, particularly Azure, along with excellent organisational skills. This hands-on role entails working closely with the IT Manager, contributing to IT policy and overseeing external IT partners. Opportunities for growth and involvement in IT strategy and cloud technologies are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft technologies, especially Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Cyber Essentials (CE+ beneficial).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the IT Manager's trusted deputy, sharing operational workload.
• Maintain and administer Microsoft environments, focusing on Azure.
• Support Cyber Essentials compliance activities.

Skills

Microsoft technologies expertise

Azure experience

Strong organisational skills

Power BI proficiency

Experience with external IT partners/MSPs

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Cyber Essentials

Job description

Deputy IT Manager - Northwich

My client is an established and growing international business with a strong focus on operational excellence, quality and continuous improvement. They operate across multiple sites and functions, with technology playing a key role in supporting their operations, growth and ongoing digital transformation.

They are seeking a Deputy IT Manager to work closely with the IT Manager, supporting day-to-day operations and helping deliver key IT projects. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong Microsoft expertise, excellent organisational skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the IT Manager s trusted deputy, sharing operational workload and supporting daily IT functions
• Maintain and administer Microsoft environments, with a strong emphasis on Azure and security
• Support Cyber Essentials compliance activities (Cyber Essentials Plus experience beneficial)
• Contribute to IT policy, standards and strategy development
• Provide oversight of the external IT partner/MSP, ensuring high service quality and project delivery
• Support IT projects and improvement initiatives, including occasional hands‑on technical tasks
• Assist with reporting and analytics using Power BI
• Support ERP and business systems such as Microsoft Business Central (advantageous)

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with Microsoft technologies, especially Azure
• Hands‑on experience with Cyber Essentials (CE+ beneficial)
• Experience working alongside or managing external IT partners / MSPs
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to support IT policy, governance and strategy work
• Full driving licence (own vehicle not required)

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Power BI reporting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central
• Experience in a standards-driven or process‑focused environment

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity to step into a senior‑support position within a growing international organisation. As Deputy IT Manager, you ll gain exposure to IT strategy, cloud technologies, partner management and continuous improvement while playing a key role in shaping the IT function s ongoing development.

Deputy IT Manager - Northwich