Senior IT Manager, Multi-Site Law Firm

Absolute Law Recruitment; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Law Recruitment is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the firm's IT function across multiple Kent offices. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic leadership to maintain secure, reliable systems.

The successful candidate will manage servers, networks and Microsoft 365, oversee the case management system, and coordinate with external suppliers. Travel between offices is required as projects and support demand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as IT Manager or similar senior role.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Windows and networks.
• Experience with SQL databases and cybersecurity.
• Willingness to travel between Kent offices.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for IT infrastructure, systems, and technology across all office locations.
• Manage and maintain servers, networks, Microsoft 365, hardware, cloud systems and SQL databases.
• Oversee the firm's case management system (Tikit), including configuration, access, updates and support.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, onboarding, offboarding and system access.
• Maintain cybersecurity, backups, disaster recovery and data protection processes.
• Lead IT projects including upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations.
• Manage IT suppliers and external contractors.
• Ensure IT systems remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose.

Skills

IT Infrastructure

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

SQL Databases

Cybersecurity

Project Management

Tools

Tikit

Job description

Absolute Law Recruitment is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the firm's IT function across multiple Kent offices. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic leadership to maintain secure, reliable systems.

The successful candidate will manage servers, networks and Microsoft 365, oversee the case management system, and coordinate with external suppliers. Travel between offices is required as projects and support demand.