IT manager

Ambis Resourcing; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Business Systems Manager / IT Manager to lead IT strategy and oversee the ERP (OrderWise) system. The role offers the opportunity for hands-on involvement in exciting projects such as a customer portal and infrastructure upgrades. The ideal candidate will have proven ERP support experience, strong SQL skills, and the ability to lead IT projects effectively. This is a unique position backed by significant investment and strong leadership.

Benefits

Strong leadership backing

Investment in IT projects

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ERP and IT support experience across various environments.
• Expertise in ERP system admin, report development, and user training.
• Solid SQL experience for data handling and reporting.
• Understanding cloud-based FTP setups and integrations.
• Experience in leading IT strategy and projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s IT and ERP strategy.
• Support around 50 users with IT-related issues.
• Manage ERP system (OrderWise) and write custom SQL reports.
• Lead API and EDI integrations and manage projects.
• Drive cybersecurity efforts and oversee vendors.

Skills

ERP support experience

SQL for custom reporting

API and EDI integrations

IT project leadership

O365 experience

Tools

OrderWise

SQL

Job description

Business Systems Manager / IT Manager (ERP, IT Support, SQL, API Integrations, Cloud Migration) Lead IT Strategy in a Fast-Growing UK Manufacturer

A Business Systems Manager / IT Manager (ERP, IT Support, SQL, API Integrations, Cloud Migration) is required by a specialist B2B distributor based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. This award-winning UK business is experiencing consistent 5% YoY growth, and is now expanding into the Middle East and South America. With 200K annual investment in IT and a reputation for innovation, this is a unique opportunity to lead transformation in a thriving SME.

To be successful you will need:

• Proven ERP and IT support experience across desktop, hardware, and O365 environments.

• ERP expertise (OrderWise ideal), including system admin, report development, and user training.

• Solid experience with SQL for custom reporting and ERP data handling.

• Understanding of API and EDI integrations, and cloud-based FTP setups.

• Experience leading IT projects and owning IT strategy in a hands‑on environment.

This role includes excellent scope for training and progression. You will be backed by strong leadership and a real budget for transformation. With multiple projects in motion, including a customer portal and warehouse expansion, your input will directly influence outcomes.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

You’ll work closely with the MD to define and execute the company’s IT and ERP strategy. You’ll be the go‑to for all IT-related issues, supporting around 50 users across desktops, mobile, and infrastructure. Managing the ERP (OrderWise) will be a key focus, including SQL report writing and layout tweaks. You’ll lead all integrations (API and EDI), manage outsourced vendors, drive cybersecurity efforts, and plan/deliver projects like cloud migration and mobile device rollouts.

Role Highlights:

• Autonomy to lead IT strategy in a no‑politics environment.

• Real investment (200K/year) and leadership backing.

• Hands‑on involvement with ERP, SQL, integration tools, and cloud platforms.

• Exciting projects including customer portal development and infrastructure upgrades.

• Office-based.