Group IT Manager

Oakley Recruitment Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare cash plan after probation

Life assurance (2x annual salary)

Job summary

Oakley Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Group IT Manager in Tamworth to lead a skilled technical team and align IT strategy with business objectives. This permanent role requires hands-on expertise in Microsoft technologies and strong leadership skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for daily IT operations, managing infrastructure projects, and ensuring system performance. The position offers a supportive culture with opportunities for professional development, along with a competitive benefits package including holiday entitlements and health care options.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of managing and leading a team.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft stack including Windows Server, Exchange Online, Azure AD, Intune, Office 365.
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional time management and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of 3rd Line Engineers and Helpdesk staff.
• Overseeing daily IT operations including server hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
• Managing installation, upgrades, and maintenance of technology systems.
• Leading procurement and implementation of hardware/software.
• Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and backup procedures.
• Conducting regular testing of DR and BCP plans.
• Aligning infrastructure plans with organisational roadmaps.

Skills

Experience leading a team

Strong understanding of Microsoft stack

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Group IT Manager on a full-time permanent basis

Culture and Environment

Our client is a progressive and fast-evolving organisation with ambitious growth plans and a clear strategic vision.

This opportunity sits within a collaborative and high-performing team environment where leadership, technical expertise and continuous improvement are highly valued. You will play a key role in leading, developing and mentoring a skilled technical team, while also bringing strong hands‑on expertise to guide best practice and technical direction.

The business is committed to investing in its people, providing structured development and the autonomy for leaders to make a genuine impact. You will be empowered to shape team performance, drive technical standards and contribute strategically to the organisation’s continued growth.

The workspace itself reflects the energy and ambition of the organisation, modern, contemporary and thoughtfully designed to create an inspiring environment. It is a fantastic space to be part of, where high standards, collaboration and growth go hand in hand.

Personality

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and driven leader. The role requires someone who can confidently manage and develop a technical team, align IT strategy with wider business objectives, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s continued growth

They are seeking a strong and inspiring leader who not only drives performance and development within their team, but who also remains hands‑on when required. You will bring a wealth of technical experience across the Microsoft stack, with the ability to guide best practice, support complex infrastructure challenges and provide technical direction where needed.

This is a role for someone who can balance strategic oversight with practical execution, leading from the front while ensuring the technology function continues to evolve in line with business ambitions.

Package and benefits

• Monday to Friday (40hrs a week)

Pension

• 3% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution, 1% tax relief, pensions advisor to visit the site twice a year
• All employees are entitled to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme from day one, providing a free 24hr confidential helpline on various issues.
• On completion of the 6-month probationary period, healthcare cash plan is available

Holiday Entitlement

• 23 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays. After 3 years’ service this increases to 24 days plus BH and at 6 years’ service it increases again to a maximum of 25 days plus BH.
• After completing 6-month probationary period, all employees are entitled to up to 5 days unpaid annual leave in addition to their paid allowance. This is pro‑rata in the first part year, following probation.

Life Assurance

• 2x annual salary

Job Role:

• Leading and mentoring a team of 3rd Line Engineers and Helpdesk staff
• Acting as an engaged and visible leader across all locations.
• Collaborating with departments to understand IT needs and deliver proactive solutions
• Participating in management meetings, contributing IT expertise to support business goals
• Overseeing daily IT operations including server hardware, software, and network infrastructure
• Managing installation, upgrades, and maintenance of technology systems
• Leading procurement and implementation of hardware/software
• Ensuring optimal system performance through testing and troubleshooting
• Managing resilient WAN infrastructure across all sites.
• Proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities to ensure compliance
• Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and backup procedures
• Evaluating technology risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Conducting regular testing of DR and BCP plans
• Leading large‑scale infrastructure projects (deployments, upgrades, migrations).
• Aligning infrastructure plans with organisational roadmaps in collaboration with the MIS team
• Developing project plans, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery within budget
• Recommending and implementing innovations to enhance IT operations
• Aligning infrastructure with long‑term business goals

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience of managing and leading a team
• A strong understanding of Microsoft stack to include; Microsoft: Windows Server (2012–2025), Exchange Online, Azure AD, Intune, Office 365, Windows 10/11
• Proven leadership and team‑building capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional time management and multitasking abilities