Information Technology Manager

ZipRecruiter; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Scarborough is seeking an IT Manager to lead its IT systems. This role includes managing IT infrastructure, supporting a small team, and ensuring technology solutions are secure and aligned with business needs. Ideal candidates will have strong IT security and data management skills, while also being effective communicators with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Data-driven professional with IT infrastructure background.
• Proven experience in managing teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Strong grasp of compliance and ISO27001.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve IT operations focusing on data integrity and security.
• Oversee IT infrastructure management and ensure system performance.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Skills

Data management

IT security

Team leadership

Stakeholder influencing

SQL

SSIS/SSRS

.NET development

Job description

Job Description

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Dependant on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week, Onsite Role

Are you a data-driven IT professional ready to lead and enhance IT systems for a well-established company? We’re seeking an IT Manager to join a thriving business in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. This is a predominantly onsite role where your technical expertise, initiative, and influencing skills will make a real impact on the business’s IT landscape.

In this hands-on role, you’ll manage the company’s IT infrastructure, including bespoke systems supporting production, CRM, logistics, and business functions. You’ll oversee a small team of two and work closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring technology solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and improving day-to-day IT operations, with a strong focus on data integrity and security.

• Leading IT infrastructure management (virtual servers, firewalls, network storage) and ensuring performance and resilience.

• Providing robust end-user support for both corporate hardware/software and customer-facing web applications.

• Ensuring compliance with ISO27001, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

• Designing and executing test plans to ensure reliable and secure system updates.

• Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Maintaining accurate asset and configuration management records to ensure adherence to policies and license agreements.

• Applying your expertise in SQL, SSIS/SSRS for data handling and .NET development (desktop and web).

• Negotiating and managing supplier contracts and service agreements.

• Developing and mentoring your team, while using your influencing skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Driving steady, meaningful improvements that keep systems reliable and business-critical processes running seamlessly.

What we’re looking for:

• Data-driven professional with a background in infrastructure and system improvement.

• Ideally coming from production, manufacturing, or similar sectors.

• Strong grasp of IT security, data management, compliance, and ISO27001.

• Proven experience managing a small IT team and influencing stakeholders.

• Personable, mature leader with excellent communication skills.

• Calm, solution-focused approach, focused on delivering consistent results and adding value where it matters.