IT Manager

Montu UK; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montu UK is seeking an IT Manager to lead technological transformation and scale IT operations in line with rapid company growth. This role demands an experienced IT leader capable of managing infrastructure and enhancing systems efficiency. The successful candidate will drive strategic IT initiatives while ensuring user support and cybersecurity compliance, contributing to Montu's vision of revolutionizing patient care through technology.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

30 days holiday after one year

Pension contributions up to 5%

Cycle to work scheme

Statutory parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an IT leadership role in fast-growing businesses.
• Hands-on experience with ITIL frameworks and service management tools.
• Expertise in scaling IT infrastructure and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT functions and ensure operational stability.
• Design and implement an IT roadmap for expansion.
• Establish IT security protocols and compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

User-first mindset

Education

IT certifications (ITIL, CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco)

Job description

Montu UK is at the forefront of revolutionising patient care through technology-driven healthcare solutions. As our IT Manager, you will play a strategic and hands-on role in scaling IT operations to support our rapid growth from 140 users today to 300 by the end of the year, and 800 next year. This is an opportunity for an experienced IT leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and is eager to build an IT infrastructure that scales seamlessly.

The Role: Future-Proofing Montu's IT Operations

You will lead the IT function, ensuring operational stability while implementing the strategic vision for a rapidly expanding organisation. This will involve managing IT services, security, systems architecture, and end-user support while preparing for the demands of a much larger workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Strategy & Infrastructure Growth

  • Design and implement an IT roadmap to support the company’s expansion.

  • Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency as we scale.

  • Drive cloud-first initiatives and enhance network resilience to support a distributed workforce.

• End-User & Systems Support

  • Lead IT support operations for a growing user base, ensuring high availability and performance.

  • Provide Level 1 & 2 technical support, resolving software, hardware, and network issues.

  • Implement robust incident management and ensure adherence to SLAs.

• Cybersecurity & Compliance

  • Establish and maintain IT security protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

  • Implement identity and access management, endpoint security, and secure networking solutions.

• Team Leadership & Vendor Management

  • Build and mentor an IT support team capable of scaling with the business.

  • Manage relationships with third-party IT vendors and service providers to ensure best-in-class solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in an IT leadership role, ideally in a fast-growing business (e.g., from 100 to 500+ employees).

• Expertise in scaling IT infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise IT systems.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges before they arise.

• Excellent communication skills and a user-first mindset to ensure technology enables business success.

• Hands-on experience with ITIL frameworks, service management tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow), and cybersecurity best practices.

• Relevant IT certifications (e.g., ITIL, CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco) are advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: c.£65,000

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after one year.

• Pension contributions up to 5%.

• Cycle to work scheme and statutory parental leave.

Why Join Montu?

This is a rare opportunity to lead IT transformation in a fast-growing company, shaping the infrastructure and systems that will support Montu’s next phase of growth. If you thrive in a dynamic, scaling environment and want to build a best-in-class IT function, apply now and be part of an industry-leading team.