IT Manager

Job Summary

IT Manager – Consolidated Computer Services

Location:

Skegness, Lincolnshire
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + bonus, PRP, pension contribution

• Lead and deliver an effective, secure and value‑adding IT service across the organisation.
• Manage, motivate and develop a team of 8 IT specialists and provide support to Functional Heads.
• Plan, deliver and manage IT infrastructure and cloud projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Maintain compliance with Cyber Essentials, GDPR and internal audit requirements.
• Oversee procurement, asset lifecycle management and IT budgeting (capital and P&L).
• Use training, knowledge sharing and best practice to empower staff in using IT resources.
• Resolve complex IT issues using structured problem‑solving and drive continuous improvement.
• Track, review and report IT performance through metrics/KPIs to inform decision‑making.
• Collaborate with the management team to support organizational performance.

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, networking, security, virtualisation, backups, cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra) and Active Directory.
• Proven experience in IT service management and IT service desk leadership.
• Demonstrable experience delivering end‑to‑end IT projects and managing project budgets.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or STEM.
• Microsoft certifications (MCSA/MCSE or role‑based).
• ITIL 4 certification.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent cyber security certification.
• Experience with Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 or other compliance frameworks.
• Vendor/contract/supplier management experience.
• Exposure to PLCs, IoT or manufacturing environments.
• Project management certification (Prince2, PMP, Agile).

• Generous annual bonus paid every January.
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days for loyalty service.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Company pension contributions of 5% of salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – private counselling and mental health support.

Closing date for applications:
Monday, 5th January 2026
Interview date: week commencing 12th January 2026 on Microsoft Teams
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.