IT Manager

Keenan Healthcare; Belfast; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Belfast seeks a full-time IT Manager to oversee their internal ICT team and manage IT services. Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in cloud services, cybersecurity, and vendor management, ensuring robust IT infrastructure and support for their mission of helping vulnerable communities. The role offers competitive remuneration and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to dental and optical care

Physiotherapy and medical treatment

24-hour counselling and Advice Line

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing an internal ICT team.
• At least 3 years’ recent experience in a technical ICT environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal ICT team and oversee vendor performance.
• Manage delivery of secure, robust IT services across the organisation.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure (Microsoft 365/Azure)

Cybersecurity and compliance

Performance monitoring and reporting

IT project delivery

Education

Relevant third-level qualification in IT or related field

Job description

Keenan Recruitment has been retained by a leading charity to recruit for a full-timeIT Manager.

Our client support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to achieve a meaningful and independent place in their community.

Location: Belfast

Hours:Full-time 35 hours per week, permanent

Benefits: Access to a range of valuable cash benefits and services, such as dental and optical care, physiotherapy, scanning facilities and 24-hour counselling and Advice Line (opportunity to upgrade and add family).

Private Health Care giving access to 24/7 GP services, medical diagnostics, medical treatment

Job Purpose

As IT Manager you will lead our clients internal ICT team, oversee vendor performance (including their current Managed Service Provider), and manage the delivery of robust, secure, and forward-looking IT services across the organisation. The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, with a deep understanding of infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services (particularly Microsoft 365 and Azure), and organisational fit within the third sector.

Criteria

• A relevant third-level qualification in IT or a related field with technical components.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing an internal ICT team.
• At least 3 years’ recent experience in a technical ICT environment, including:
  • o Cloud infrastructure (Microsoft 365/Azure)
  • o Cybersecurity and compliance
  • o Performance monitoring and reporting
  • o IT project delivery
• Proven experience overseeing IT vendor contracts and Managed Service Provider relationships.
• Valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle (reasonable adjustments will be considered where applicable).

Contact Aideen Duggan for a confidential chat and full job description T:02890021616 or [e-mail]

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Belfast | Salary: 44995 - 48937 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 16/06/2025