IT Manager UK

SFORS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation for business trips

Competitive salary package

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

SFORS is seeking an IT Manager to oversee the local IT function in our UK office in Greater London. This role involves managing daily technical support, vendor management, and infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of IT support experience and be skilled in budgeting and communication.

We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and corporate housing accommodations during business trips or vacations in Larnaca and Dubai.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical experience in IT support or system administration.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure fundamentals.
• Experience with ServiceDesk systems like Jira or ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted operation of office equipment and software.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Process requests in ServiceDesk and resolve incidents.
• Maintain IT asset inventory and ensure backup availability.
• Plan technical maintenance and local projects.

Skills

IT support experience

TCP/IP knowledge

Familiarity with ServiceDesk systems

Maintaining office hardware skills

Budgeting skills

English proficiency (B2 or higher)

Good communication

Job description

HI! SFORS trades in the global financial markets and are among the key proprietary trading players and pre-market trading leaders. Our company owes its 20 years of success in the stock market to constantly investing in talent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies - all of which drive trader success. SFORS operates exclusively with proprietary funds, without any third-party investments.

Currently, we are looking for IT Manager to take ownership of the local IT function in our UK office. The role combines day-to-day technical support, IT asset and vendor management, and coordination of infrastructure-related initiatives to ensure a seamless experience for employees. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, driving improvements, and making a direct impact on business operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensuring uninterrupted operation of office equipment (PCs, users' laptops (Windows 11, MacOS), peripheral devices, meeting rooms, office hardware) and employee software.
• Conducting onboarding and offboarding. Preparation/replacement of equipment, setting up workplaces.
• Processing requests in ServiceDesk and resolving incidents.
• Maintaining IT asset inventory, updating configurations, and ensuring the availability of backup equipment.
• Planning and coordinating technical maintenance, updates, and local projects.
• Interacting with service centers, internet service providers (ISPs), suppliers, and contractors.
• Budgeting, procurement planning, and supplier management.
• Participating in the implementation of corporate IT standards and policies.
• Aligning and coordinating technical solutions and processes.

Candidate Requirements

• Practical experience in IT support / system administration (3+ years).
• Knowledge of network infrastructure fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience working with ServiceDesk systems (Jira, ServiceNow, etc.).
• Skills in maintaining office hardware (laptops, printers, Wi-Fi, video conferencing systems).
• Basic skills in budgeting, procurement planning, and supplier relations.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Good communication skills, responsibility, and systemic thinking.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for free accommodation up to 2–3 weeks per year in corporate housing in Larnaca (Cyprus) and Dubai during vacations, business trips, or work-related travel.
• Competitive salary package
• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• SFORS invests in talent development through training programs, sports, leisure, and psychological support.