IT Manager: Strategy & Security Leader

C4S Search Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Ongoing training

Job summary

C4S Search Ltd in London is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead and own the organisation's technology landscape, ensuring reliability, security and continual improvement across all systems and services. You will develop the IT strategy, manage infrastructure and budgets, deliver cybersecurity initiatives, and oversee vendors and contracts.

The role offers hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and potential for long-term career

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an IT Manager or similar leadership position.
• Strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, servers, networking, cloud technologies and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Windows and Mac environments.
• Proven knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, GDPR and data protection.
• Experience delivering IT projects from planning through to implementation.
• Strong vendor, supplier and contract management experience.
• Experience managing IT support or helpdesk environments and driving service excellence.
• Ability to create and maintain IT policies, governance frameworks and disaster recovery plans.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining IT infrastructure including servers, networks, hardware, software, cloud services and security systems.
• Developing and delivering the organisation's IT strategy aligned with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Leading technology projects including cybersecurity initiatives, infrastructure upgrades and software implementations.
• Overseeing IT suppliers, service providers and contracts while managing budgets.
• Providing high-quality IT support, user training and technical guidance across the organisation.

Skills

IT leadership

Microsoft 365

Servers & networking

Windows & Mac

Cybersecurity & GDPR

IT projects

Vendor management

Service management

IT governance & DR

Stakeholder comms

Education

ITIL certification

CompTIA certifications

Microsoft 365 certifications

Other infra/security quals

Tools

Job description

C4S Search Ltd in London is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead and own the organisation's technology landscape, ensuring reliability, security and continual improvement across all systems and services. You will develop the IT strategy, manage infrastructure and budgets, deliver cybersecurity initiatives, and oversee vendors and contracts.

The role offers hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and potential for long-term career