IT Manager

ReAgent Chemical Services; England; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking an IT Manager to lead the development and delivery of IT systems. The candidate will oversee infrastructure and cybersecurity, manage a team, and ensure effective system adoption. Strong experience in IT strategy and team management is essential. The role offers a competitive salary with generous benefits including holiday and pension plans.

Benefits

Generous company pension

Minimum 31 days holiday

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Free onsite parking

Friendly workplace

Long-term service benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong track record in developing IT strategy.
• Experience in managing system transitions and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an IT strategy.
• Provide strategic advice to the Board.
• Plan and implement new systems.
• Manage cybersecurity and data compliance.
• Deliver training programs for adoption of new systems.

Skills

Leadership and team management

IT strategy development

Microsoft Dynamics 365 knowledge

Communication skills

System transitions management

Infrastructure understanding

Cybersecurity knowledge

Cloud solutions experience

Education

Degree in IT, Computer Science or related field

Project management certification

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Location: On site

Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday

Description of the role: ReAgent s IT Manager will lead the development and delivery of our IT systems. This is a senior role, reporting directly to the Managing Director. It requires a proactive individual with vision and the ability to think strategically. The successful candidate will take ownership of infrastructure, systems development, and software transitions. They will also ensure that users are fully trained, engaged, and confident with new systems and ways of working.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an IT strategy.
• Provide strategic advice and reports to the Board.
• Plan and implement new systems.
• Develop procedures to ensure efficiency, security and scalability.
• Deliver training programmes to ensure effective adoption of new systems.
• Oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management and compliance.
• Manage relationships with external partners and service providers.
• Lead a small IT team.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as an IT Manager (or equivalent), including leading a team.
• Strong track record of developing and delivering IT strategy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience in managing system transitions, including training.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity and cloud solutions.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, or regulated industries (desirable).
• Knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, or other Microsoft technologies (desirable).

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Project management certification (desirable).

Salary: £60,000 OTE per annum

Benefits:

• Generous company pension
• Minimum 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Free onsite parking
• Friendly place to work
• Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance

About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited

ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.