IT Manager

Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven background in IT leadership or cyber security management.
• Strong capability in information security governance, frameworks and compliance.
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
• Track record of leading security audits, certifications and risk management programmes.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 and cloud security controls.
• Experience overseeing third-party IT providers and service delivery performance.
• Ability to combine strategic direction with operational execution.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Degree in IT, Cyber Security, Information Security or equivalent professional experience, or extensive experience in IT leadership and cyber security roles.
• Working knowledge of data, scripting or automation tools such as SQL, PowerShell or VBA is desirable.
• Experience delivering cyber security accreditations with external consultants is desirable.
• Background in system implementation and change management is desirable.
• Familiarity with Odoo, Zoho or IFS ERP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver an IT and cyber security strategy aligned with business priorities and group requirements.
• Provide leadership across IT service delivery, infrastructure management and security governance.
• Maintain secure, efficient and resilient technology platforms.
• Advise senior executives on technology risk, investment decisions and digital transformation opportunities.
• Establish and maintain cyber security policies, standards and governance frameworks across both businesses.
• Lead and promote a company-wide cyber security awareness and training programme.
• Monitor, assess and respond to security threats, incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and internal policies.
• Implement security controls, access management processes and user awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Act as the accountable executive for cyber security, ensuring robust governance, risk management and compliance.
• Maintain effective security controls aligned with recognised industry frameworks and group requirements.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Lead internal, customer and external cyber security audits.
• Coordinate evidence submission and oversee timely remediation of findings.
• Establish and maintain a cyber risk management framework.
• Conduct risk assessments across systems, users, suppliers and business processes.
• Lead the organisations cyber incident response capability, including investigation, remediation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities for critical IT systems.
• Regularly test, review and enhance recovery procedures.
• Monitor emerging threats, regulatory developments and industry trends, and communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure security controls evolve to address new and emerging risks.
• Oversee identity management, system access governance and data protection practices.
• Manage IT budgets across both businesses, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and operational performance.
• Develop a technology investment roadmap.
• Ensure secure, value-driven technology solutions.
• Work with senior leaders and support partners to optimise system functionality and reporting following the implementation of Odoo/Zoho.
• Support the development and enhancement of the IFS ERP system in the second business.
• Ensure seamless and efficient integration with the website platform.
• Ensure reliable, effective day-to-day IT service delivery across both businesses.
• Act as the senior escalation point for critical service issues.
• Manage relationships with Managed Service Providers and technology vendors.
• Monitor performance and ensure contractual and service level compliance.
• Oversee the development and security of infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Ensure strong governance and security across Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Provide leadership and oversight for IT and digital transformation projects.
• Ensure security, resilience and compliance are embedded into all new systems and solutions.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Embedded
• ERP
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Odoo
• PowerShell
• SQL
• Security
• VBA
• Office 365

More:

Our client is a large, fast-moving multinational group, and this role offers the scope to define and drive technology and cyber security strategy across two expanding business units. We offer substantial autonomy to shape our security posture, operational resilience and digital capabilities, while working in close partnership with senior leadership. The working pattern is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, with hybrid working offered three days in the office and two days from home. Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers, and we are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

last updated 38 week of 2026