IT Manager

Enviromena; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Impact on clean energy transition

Job summary

Enviromena, a UK-based independent power producer, seeks an IT Manager to oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital strategy for its UK team. You will support day-to-day operations and lead long-term technology planning to enable rapid growth across renewable projects.

The role requires strong IT operations experience, governance, and the ability to drive improvements while managing external partners and ensuring system reliability.

Qualifications

• ITIL, Security+, Microsoft/Azure, CCNA (preferred but not essential).
• Industry experience: several years in IT operations or infrastructure roles.
• Project & change experience: delivering IT improvements and new systems.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver an IT roadmap that supports Enviromena's growth, including system upgrades and digital transformation initiatives.
• Maintain strong security controls, lead threat monitoring and ensure compliance with ISO and GDPR.
• Drive digital literacy across the organisation, providing hands-on support and training.
• Manage external IT partners, conduct audits, negotiate contracts and ensure service levels meet needs.
• Oversee software licensing, user access, backups, patching and system configuration.
• Lead key IT projects, including system implementations, migrations and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain clear IT policies, procedures and documentation for compliant operations.
• Provide asset provision and management of employee devices.
• Ensure reliable operation of the technology estate by working with MSPs and monitoring performance.
• Maintain SLA and KPI performance.
• Drive high levels of service and maximise efficiency and value for money.
• Develop and implement a cybersecurity governance strategy, including accreditation rollout.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

System administration

Leadership

Communication

Vendor management

Organisation

Education

ITIL certificate

Security+

Microsoft/Azure

CCNA

Job description

Enviromena is a UK-based independent power producer (IPP) focused on the development, construction, ownership and operation of large-scale solar and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe. As an IPP, Enviromena retains ownership of its assets throughout their full lifecycle, delivering clean, reliable power to communities and businesses.

The IT Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring Enviromena's technology environment is robust, secure and equipped to support our fast-paced operational growth. In this position, you'll oversee all aspects of our IT infrastructure, from day-to-day support to long-term digital strategy, making sure our UK team has the systems and tools they need to perform at their best.

As Enviromena continues to expand its footprint across renewable energy projects, this role becomes even more critical. You'll help maintain reliable systems, strengthen cybersecurity and enable seamless collaboration across the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• IT Strategy & Planning: Shape and deliver an IT roadmap that supports Enviromena's growth, including system upgrades, digital transformation initiatives and long-term technology planning.
• Cybersecurity Oversight: Maintain strong security controls, lead threat monitoring and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO and GDPR.
• User Support & Training: Drive digital literacy across the organisation, providing hands-on support and training to help teams work efficiently and confidently.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Manage external IT partners, conduct audits, negotiate contracts and ensure service levels consistently meet Enviromena's needs.
• System Administration: Oversee software licensing, user access, backups, patching and system configuration to maintain secure and stable systems.
• Project Delivery: Lead key IT projects, including system implementations, migrations and infrastructure upgrades that support operational growth.
• Policy & Governance: Maintain clear IT policies, procedures and documentation to ensure compliant, consistent and well-governed operations.
• Front Line Support: Provide asset provision and management of employee devices.
• Technology Operations: Ensure the reliable operation of the technology estate by working closely with managed service providers, monitoring performance and maintaining the availability of business systems.
• Service Management & Continuous Improvement: Maintain and support SLA and KPI performance.
• Service Delivery & Efficiency: Drive high levels of service provision and reliability whilst maximising efficiencies and value for money.
• Cybersecurity Governance: Develop and implement a cybersecurity governance strategy, including accreditation roll-out and management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• Certifications: ITIL, Security+, Microsoft/Azure, CCNA (preferred but not essential).
• Industry experience: several years in IT operations or infrastructure roles.
• Project & change experience: delivering IT improvements and new systems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Cybersecurity knowledge.
• System administration.

SOFT SKILLS

• Leadership: confident guiding users and influencing decisions.
• Communication: clear, accessible explanations for non-technical teams.
• Vendor management: supplier coordination and contract negotiation.
• Organisation: strong prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the transition to clean energy.