Multi-Site IT Manager | Lead Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment is recruiting an experienced IT Manager for a professional services organisation in Kent. You will own and develop the IT function across multiple offices, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on technical work to keep systems secure and reliable.

Reporting into the business, you will lead IT projects, manage suppliers, and ensure IT standards are followed across sites, with travel between Kent locations as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Manager or similar senior IT role.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Windows, networks, servers, and cloud systems.
• Strong SQL and database experience - essential.
• Experience managing cybersecurity, backups, disaster recovery and user access.
• Experience supporting business-critical systems and managing external IT suppliers.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive, organised approach with ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Willingness to travel between Kent offices.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of IT infrastructure across multiple office locations.
• Manage servers, networks, Microsoft 365, hardware and SQL databases.
• Oversee case management system configuration and access.
• Manage user accounts, onboarding, offboarding and system access.
• Maintain cybersecurity, backups, disaster recovery and data protection processes.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues and troubleshooting.
• Lead IT projects, including upgrades, migrations and new technology implementations.
• Manage relationships with external IT suppliers, software providers and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance and maintain IT standards across all offices.
• Travel between office locations when required.

Skills

IT Management

IT Infrastructure

SQL & Databases

Cybersecurity

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Mgmt

Team Leadership

Tools

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

Networks

SQL Databases

Cloud Services

Job description

Diamond Search Recruitment is recruiting an experienced IT Manager for a professional services organisation in Kent. You will own and develop the IT function across multiple offices, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on technical work to keep systems secure and reliable.

Reporting into the business, you will lead IT projects, manage suppliers, and ensure IT standards are followed across sites, with travel between Kent locations as required.