IT Manager

New Appointments Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an IT Manager to support their IT function and manage a small team in Ashford. The successful candidate should have approximately 3 years of IT support experience and a strong technical background including Microsoft 365 and networking. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum and includes various benefits such as 25 days of holiday and life insurance.

Benefits

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Holiday purchase option

Generous pensions

PMI & Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years' experience in IT support, systems administration, or infrastructure roles.
• Proven ability to support and guide IT team members.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure AD, and networking.

Skills

IT support experience

Systems administration

Team leadership

Networking technologies

Microsoft 365

Azure AD administration

Communication skills

IT documentation

Tools

Windows Server

Linux server environments

VPN technologies

Job description

IT Manager

Join Our Client as IT Manager and drive operational excellence!

Are you a hands‑on customer focused IT professional; an existing IT Team Leader who is looking for their first step in an IT Manager role or someone who is currently a technical lead within a business and looking to strengthen their management skills further. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a leading business in Ashford to manage a small team whilst supporting their IT function.

• 50,000 to 55,000/annum
• 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Holiday purchase, generous pensions
• PMI & Life Insurance
• Full right to work in the UK with no time limitations.

Location: The successful applicant will live in Ashford, Dover, Folkestone, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Deal, Sandwich, Thanet, Maidstone, Faversham, Chatham or around these towns.

Skills & Technical you possess:

• Approximately 3 years' experience in IT support, systems administration, or infrastructure roles, ideally including some team leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Proven ability to support and guide IT team members.

Strong technical knowledge of:

• Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure AD/Entra ID administration Windows 11, Windows Server, Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux server environments
• Networking technologies - VPNs, VLANs, Wi-Fi, and firewalls (UniFi experience advantageous)
• Backup, antivirus, and endpoint management platforms
• Security best practices and frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials)
• Solid understanding of IT operations, processes, and compliance principles.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain clear and accurate IT documentation and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters to non-technical audiences.
• Able to balance technical work with team coordination and day‑to‑day operational priorities.
• Detail‑oriented, methodical, and proactive in driving improvements.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.