IT Manager

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Yarnton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days onsite, up to 2

Salary commensurate with experience

Friendly collaborative team

Job summary

Oxford PV is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the delivery, stability and continuous improvement of IT services across the UK site. This hands-on role combines technical leadership with day-to-day management across office and R&D environments.

You will manage Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365, drive IT security and ISO27001 compliance, and liaise with the global IT team on wider initiatives while supporting a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience with Active Directory and Windows Server administration.
• Proficient Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams).
• Endpoint management using Microsoft Intune.
• Experience leading an IT support team and delivering customer-focused service.
• Knowledge of ISO27001 or similar security frameworks.
• Fluent in German, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day IT operations and resolve technical issues.
• Provide high-quality, user-centric customer service.
• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Maintain and develop IT infrastructure including servers, networks, security, and cloud.
• Lead the UK IT Support team and coordinate with global IT.
• Support IT security and ISO27001 compliance.
• Deliver site IT projects and manage IT suppliers.
• Ensure AV equipment is maintained and issues addressed.
• Monitor vulnerabilities and collaborate with external partners.

Skills

Active Directory

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

Intune

Networking fundamentals

Security fundamentals

IT team management

Customer service

PowerShell/Bash

ISO27001

German language

Job description

Contact information

• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Oxford PV at a pivotal stage of growth. As we continue to scale our operations, we are looking for an experienced IT Manager to support the technology infrastructure that enables our teams and underpins our success.

You will join a friendly, collaborative and supportive team, leading the delivery, stability and continuous improvement of IT services across the UK site.

This is a hands‑on role with growing leadership responsibility, providing technical expertise and day‑to‑day management of IT services that support business operations across the office and R&D environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring reliable, secure and scalable technology services while helping to shape the future IT landscape of a fast‑growing, innovative organisation.

What will you be doing?

• Managing the day‑to‑day IT operations and supporting and ensuring resolution of technical issues within agreed service levels


• Providing high quality, user centric customer service


• Administering Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365


• Maintaining and developing IT infrastructure – including servers, networks, security platforms and cloud


• Managing endpoint devices using tools including Intune


• Maintaining and developing IT procedures, policies, standards and knowledgebase


• Supporting IT security and compliance initiatives including but not limited to ISO27001


• Delivering site IT projects and coordinating with the global IT team on wider initiatives


• Managing IT suppliers and lifecycle of IT assets


• Supporting the deployment and maintenance of new IT systems, software and services


• Leading and managing the UK IT Support team and providing guidance to other IT team members


• Monitoring and addressing potential vulnerabilities, working closely with external partners when needed


• Ensuring AV equipmentis maintained and troubleshooting where necessary

What will you need to succeed in the role?

Essential skills:

• Strong experience with Active Directory and Windows Server


• Experience of Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams etc.)


• Endpoint management using Microsoft Intune


• Good understanding of networking and security fundamentals


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Experience managing an IT support team


• Strong problem solving and organisational skills


• A positive and proactive approach


• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service
  
• Experience with ISO27001 or similar frameworks


• Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)


• Fluent in German, both written and verbal

What will we offer you in return?

• Salary commensurate with experience


• Benefit package according to location


• A fast‑paced work environment in a growing international company


• A chance to make a difference by joining our employee committees built around our values


• The opportunity to experience and support many parts of the business


• The role is based in our Oxfordshire office, with the option of hybrid working (3 days onsite, up to 2 days remotely per week).

Oxford PV is an equal opportunity employer and expressly welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.