Group IT Manager - Lead 3rd‑Line Team & IT Strategy

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 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.