IT Operations Manager

LJ Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established law firm in Northampton is seeking an IT Operations Manager to lead their tech operations on-site. The role offers a competitive salary of £50k to £60k, managing a team of IT professionals and ensuring systems are secure and reliable. Experience in cloud environments and technical leadership are essential for this permanent, full-time position.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT teams.
• Strong knowledge of cloud and on-prem environments.
• Familiarity with cyber security practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT Operations team to ensure top-notch service.
• Manage on-prem and cloud environments.
• Oversee backups and cyber security measures.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

SharePoint

Exchange

Job description

IT Operations Manager - Northampton - £50k to £60k + Benefits - On-site Only

If your happy place is a humming server room, a well-tuned network, and a team that runs smoother than your morning brew, this one's for you.

I’m working with a long-established (200-years-and-counting) UK law firm that’s still got that fresh, forward-thinking spark. They’re looking for an IT Operations Manager to lead their tech operations from the front. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site role in Northampton, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.

You’ll be managing a team of around seven brilliant IT professionals, keeping systems secure, reliable, and ready for anything. If you’re someone who can balance hands‑on technical expertise with leadership, planning, and a knack for problem‑solving, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll be doing (with a strong cuppa nearby)

• Leading the IT Operations team to deliver top‑notch service across systems, networks, and infrastructure.
• Managing both on‑prem and cloud environments, including Microsoft 365, Exchange, SharePoint, and Azure.
• Overseeing backups, business continuity, and cyber security (including Cyber Essentials Plus renewal).
• Working closely with the IT Director, Innovation, and Digital Adoption teams to bring AI and automation into the mix.
• Owning internal …