IT Manager

IT Manager

W Edinburgh has a rare opportunity to join the team as our IT Manager. With W Edinburgh winning the coveted “Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025” award and entering the Forbes Travel Guide with a prestigious “Recommended” rating for 2026, now is the perfect time to join and take your career to the next level. We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh.

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels’ work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

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Job Category: Information Technology

Location: W Edinburgh, 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX

Schedule: Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type: Management

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the IT Manager at W Edinburgh has overall responsibility for all technology planning, decision-making, implementation, and maintenance.

We are looking for someone who is organized, detail‑oriented and understands the impact they have on the hotel operation.

• Ensure every department’s technology needs are met
• Monitor, verify and manage the acquisition and maintenance of property-based systems.
• Maintain, inspect and repair equipment.
• Manage IT activities to ensure the property infrastructure and applications systems are functional at all times.
• Consult on specific application issues or hardware/software problems, provide technical expertise and support.
• Train and create communication for property users to introduce new applications, provide user tips, alert users of system problems and inform staff of progress or status.
• Enforce IT policies and standards protecting company hardware, software and other resources at the property.
• Direct the maintenance of equipment and installed software applications inventory for property ensuring compliance with licensing regulations.
• Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job.
• Provide a technical perspective to information needs along with cost/benefits understanding in an influencing role.
• Understand how your role impacts the hotel operation, guest and employee satisfaction.
• Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful hotel operation.

• A keen eye for detail.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Sophisticated communication skills.
• Previous experience working in five-star, luxury hotels.
• A positive mindset.
• A genuine passion for their role.

• World class training and development, including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Bonus plan
• Enhanced holiday entitlement – starting at 31 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply to be our IT Manager today!