Deputy IT Manager

Adria Solutions Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international business in the UK is seeking a Deputy IT Manager to support day-to-day IT operations and deliver key IT projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Microsoft technologies, especially Azure, and strong organisational skills. This role provides an opportunity for significant exposure to IT strategy and cloud technologies while working within a growing international organisation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as the IT Manager’s trusted deputy and support daily IT functions.
• Maintain and administer Microsoft environments with focus on Azure.
• Support IT projects and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft technologies

Azure

Cyber Essentials

Power BI

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

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