IT Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Manager to spearhead digital transformation in Chesterfield. This role involves leading a dedicated team to enhance infrastructure and service delivery while ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders. You'll be at the forefront of modernizing systems, implementing robust security measures, and fostering a culture of innovation. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this opportunity promises a fulfilling career path in a dynamic public sector environment. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in the realm of digital technology.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Public Sector Pension Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing infrastructure and platform technologies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of cost-effective infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define software and hardware standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Infrastructure Technologies

Cybersecurity

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Cloud Platforms

Databases

Networking

Job description

IT Manager - Chesterfield

Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits

Company: Hays Technology

Location: Chesterfield

Hays Technology is recruiting an IT Manager to join a large public sector organisation based in Chesterfield. You will report to the Head of Digital, Data & Technology during a period of digital change and transformation.

Your new role

In this role, you will support the Head of Digital, Data & Technology in leading the development and delivery of modern, cost-effective infrastructure to underpin successful service delivery. You will plan, coordinate, and prioritize workloads, working with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and deliver current and future service operations and infrastructure demands. Your responsibilities include developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and training plans related to existing and new infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to establish strategies, priorities, and annual delivery plans for infrastructure design, development, and maintenance, including LANs, WANs, internet, security, and wireless implementations. You will define software and hardware standards in partnership with stakeholders and vendors, negotiate access agreements and SLAs, and monitor performance against these agreements.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team of around 6 staff
• Proven experience with infrastructure and platform technologies, including networks, hosting, cybersecurity, databases, and middleware
• Experience migrating legacy platforms to public and private cloud environments
• Experience leading an infrastructure team
• Ability to create and manage product and platform service roadmaps, approved product lists, and technical standards
• Proven ability to build influential relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong project management skills

What you’ll get in return

This exciting position offers a salary between £65,000 and £75,000, along with excellent work-life balance benefits including generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, a public sector employer contribution pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development.