Information Technology Manager

TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8% matched pension

25 days holiday rising to 30

Annual cost of living review

Performance-based annual award

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

A values-led organization in Oxford is seeking an IT Manager to oversee its technology function. This predominantly remote role demands leadership over IT strategy, governance with Managed Service Providers, and cybersecurity oversight. Ideal candidates will have proven experience managing IT functions in smaller organizations and will be comfortable with executive reporting. The position offers opportunities for progression into higher roles, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Manager, Senior IT Manager, or IT Lead.
• Strong grounding in infrastructure, cloud, and SaaS ecosystems.
• Experience managing MSPs and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the IT roadmap.
• Lead application selection and technology decision-making.
• Oversee a Managed Service Provider.

Skills

IT strategy

MSP governance

cybersecurity oversight

infrastructure management

cloud environments

SaaS knowledge

vendor management

audit compliance

Job description

IT Manager – Oxford (Predominantly Remote)

Permanent – up to £60,000

OR Part-Time (30–37 hours per week, pro rata up to £60,000)

We’re supporting an established, values-led organisation in Oxford that is looking to appoint a strategic IT Manager to take ownership of its technology function.

This is a predominantly remote role (typically c.1 day per week in Oxford, flexibility for candidates further afield attending fortnightly).

The Opportunity

This is a broad, organisation-wide position combining IT strategy, MSP governance, cybersecurity oversight, and systems improvement.

You will

• Own and evolve the IT roadmap (a draft is already in place)
• Lead application selection and technology decision-making
• Oversee a Managed Service Provider (first & second line outsourced)
• Review and assess MSP performance and future delivery model
• Drive cybersecurity governance (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus environment)
• Lead audit readiness and compliance best practice
• Oversee infrastructure, hybrid/cloud environments and SaaS estate
• Deliver key 12-month initiatives including hosting/cloud review, file-sharing platform review, web security tooling and password management improvements

This is not a large enterprise IT leadership role. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys owning IT within a 70-person organisation and shaping its future direction.

Progression

There is genuine opportunity for this role to develop longer-term into a Head of IT / CTO-level position as the function matures.

About You

• Proven experience as an IT Manager, Senior IT Manager, or IT Lead
• Strong grounding in infrastructure, cloud and SaaS ecosystems
• Experience managing MSPs and external vendors
• Exposure to regulated or audited environments (ISO, Cyber Essentials or similar)
• Comfortable reporting into executive leadership and translating technical into business language
• Proactive, commercially aware, and improvement-focused

Package Highlights

• Up to 8% matched pension
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 (plus bank holidays)
• Annual cost of living review
• Performance-based annual award
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Flexible hybrid working

If you’re looking for ownership, influence and long-term progression within a mission-driven organisation, this is worth exploring.