IT Manager

As IT Manager for this market leading company, you will be joining an established and successful SME looking to hire an experienced manager and IT expert, on a full time, permanent basis, based in Banbury.

This role will be overseeing a small team and will be office based, as you will be required to be visible in the office to assist the team, as needed, as well as being on-hand to oversee the IT infrastructure on which the Company depends.

The successful candidate will be a calm and collected individual who deals in solutions, not problems.

You will be a strong team manager and an effective “signpost” for issuing/delegating tasks within the business, as well as an escalation point for any queries.

This is a busy and varied role requiring you to work at a pace, whilst maintaining quality, valuable communication and excellent customer service and engagement.

As IT Manager you will be responsible for:

• Having full control of the IT infrastructure with accountability for backup, antivirus, security, and updates


• Line management responsibility of a small team, including a willingness to motivate and develop


• Ensuring IT supports the business of the Company and maintains positive relationships with all departments


• Working with the Sales team on important customer projects, including acting in an advisory role on a range of technical matters.


• Key business applications, providing ongoing maintenance and support, in a hands-on role where necessary


• Developing a methodical and proven approach to system changes and upgrades to ensure the business of the Company is not disrupted


• Recommending improvements to processes and policies in line with industry best practices and have the skills to successfully implement approved changes.


• Ensuring an appropriate and timely response to internal support requests from users across the Company


• Budget responsibility and ensuring all expenditure is proportionate for the size and requirements of the Company


• Managing relationships with external providers

As IT Manager, you must be / have:

• Commercially focused


• Experienced in managing a team


• Experience of management level delivery of IT infrastructure


• Naturally curious


• Keen attention to detail


• Enjoys interpreting problems and investigating their root causes to provide timsely solutions


• Confident to engage with all areas of the business and build relationships


• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related discipline is preferred


• Professional and articulate manner


• Ability to challenge conventional thinking

What's in it for you?

The salary for this role is up to £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, EAP, pension, free parking, free office snacks and delicious coffee! Not forgetting the opportunity to work for a progressive and successful company.