IT Manager ERP Medical Devices

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced IT Manager to oversee their IT team across three locations in Northwest England. The role involves implementing technical architecture and ensuring security compliance while leading IT projects effectively. Ideal candidates should possess formal IT qualifications and extensive leadership experience in a commercial environment. A competitive salary and additional benefits are offered for this permanent position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior role within a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Proven experience of managing a team and training users in new application use.
• Excellent skills in presenting IT reports to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage IT projects in line with company costs and deadlines.
• Identify and implement company-wide business process improvements.
• Ensure IT systems are secure and compliant with GDPR.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data analytical tools proficiency

Windows Server platforms

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Formal IT qualification in IT or IS

Tools

SQL

Excel with VBA

Hyper-V

Job description

IT Manager, ERP, Medical Devices

Type: Permanent
Location: Runcorn / Warrington mainly, with some travel required to Deeside & Liverpool sites
Additional: Competitive salary dependent on experience, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance
Hours: Days (Monday‑Friday)

You will be a highly skilled and conscientious IT Manager leading an IT team across three locations in the Northwest. You will be integral in leading the implementation of the company's technical architecture, enhanced business process implementation, cyber essentials plus accreditation and to support cost‑effective business applications, systems and processes. The successful candidate should be willing to actively engage and contribute their technical knowledge, to aid the IT function in achieving continuous high‑level performance across all sites.

The Role

• Implementation, management and monitoring of IT projects and tasks in line with company costs and deadlines
• Identify and implement company‑wide business process improvements
• Contribute to comprehensive IT support from front‑line enquiries to more complex considerations
• Regular maintenance of hardware and software in line with manufacturers, budget and cost
• IT operational prudence in safeguarding assets and data
• Ensure IT systems and networks are secure and free from risk and in line with data protection, GDPR requirements and legal compliance
• Development of the MIS technical requirements of the Company
• Management and maintenance of a Company's internal / external network
• Manage a small team including HR process and development
• Management of IT service contracts, maintaining a cost‑effective approach

Experience

• Formal IT qualification in IT or IS essential
• Experience in a Senior role within a manufacturing or commercial environment
• Experience of ISO27001 an advantage
• Proven experience of managing a team
• Experience of training users in new application use
• Excellent skills in leadership, communication and stakeholder management
• Experience of presenting IT reports to senior level management
• Experience of using Windows, Windows Server platforms, Hyper‑V and Microsoft technology stack, Excel with VBA, SQL; proficient in ERP systems and data analytical tools
• Experience of working alongside IT functions in other countries an advantage, to encourage best practice
• Experience of leading / providing secure / reliable / accurate e‑trading facilities
• Must hold full driving licence as there is a requirement to travel between the UK sites

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us.