IT Manager

Key Appointments (UK) Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for a part-time IT Manager based in Harrogate. The role requires managing IT systems, ensuring cybersecurity and GDPR compliance, and working flexibly for 16 hours weekly. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 5 or equivalent experience in IT. Comprehensive benefits include free lunch, parking, and access to healthcare plans.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Paid lunch break

Wellbeing sessions

Long service recognition

Referral bonuses

Uniform provided

Access to WPA healthcare plan

Blue Light Card with discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a comparable IT role.
• Strong understanding of business IT systems and cybersecurity.
• Ability to manage IT providers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliant IT systems across the organisation.
• Act as Data Protection Officer ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Manage performance of external IT provider for value-for-money service.

Skills

Business IT systems knowledge

Cybersecurity

GDPR compliance

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience supporting IT across sites

Managing IT providers

Education

NVQ Level 5 or above in IT

Job description

Overview

IT Manager (Part-Time) - Harrogate
£17 per hour (£32,000 pro-rata)
16 hours per week (flex days)

We are working with Harrogate Neighbours, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing care and support in the community, to recruit a part-time IT Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT professional to play a pivotal role in managing and developing IT systems across the organisation. Working 16 hours per week, with flexibility on how those hours are delivered, this role ensures that Harrogate Neighbours has robust IT infrastructure, effective cyber security, and compliant data management practices.

As IT Manager, you will oversee IT operations on a day-to-day basis, act as the main contact for the external IT support provider, and lead the implementation of new systems to ensure staff have the tools and confidence to perform their roles effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, effective, and compliant IT systems across the organisation.
• Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Support the Director of Finance, IT & Compliance to develop and deliver IT strategy.
• Manage the performance of the external IT provider to ensure value-for-money service.
• Oversee applications, including subscriptions, licensing, and incident management.
• Specify and procure IT hardware such as laptops, phones, tablets, and printers.
• Ensure cyber security best practice is in place.
• Contribute to IT budget setting and manage expenditure effectively.

About You / Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 5 or above in IT, or 5+ years' experience in a comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of business IT systems, cybersecurity, and GDPR.
• Experience supporting IT across multiple sites.
• Skilled in managing IT providers, subscriptions, and licensing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across teams.
• Previous DPO experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Paid lunch break - lunch provided free of charge
• Group and 1-to-1 wellbeing sessions
• Long service recognition
• Referral bonuses
• Uniform provided
• Access to WPA healthcare plan
• Blue Light Card with high street discounts

Next Steps

If you are a proactive IT professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to drive improvements, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV outlining your suitability for the role.

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