Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Group IT Manager
Tamworth (5 days on-site)
£60,000 – £70,000 + Holiday + Pension
Are you an experienced IT leader looking to take full ownership of a multi-site infrastructure environment while shaping the long-term technology strategy of a growing international organisation?
You will oversee day-to-day IT operations including networks, servers, and cloud platforms, while also leading key projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvements. Alongside this, you will manage vendors, budgets, and service delivery, ensuring a high-performing and customer-focused IT function.
The ideal candidate will possess broad technical expertise across enterprise infrastructure technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure AD/Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server, VMware, alongside cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. They will have strong networking knowledge covering Cisco, Fortinet, and Ruckus environments, WAN connectivity, network security, backup and disaster recovery solutions, and wider cybersecurity and compliance practices.
The role also involves leading and developing a team of skilled engineers and Helpdesk staff, promoting a collaborative culture and driving continuous improvement across the department. This position offers the opportunity to influence technology direction while working within a modern and evolving IT landscape.
The Role:
- Lead IT infrastructure operations across multiple global sites
- Manage and mentor a team including Helpdesk and 3rd Line Engineers
- Oversee networks, servers, cloud platforms, and security protocols
- Deliver infrastructure projects including upgrades and migrations
- Manage IT budget, vendors, and service level agreements
The Person:
- Proven experience in an Infrastructure Manager or similar leadership role
- Strong networking and systems knowledge (Cisco, Fortinet, Microsoft stack, cloud platforms)
- Experience managing teams and driving service improvements
- Strong understanding of IT security, backup, and disaster recovery
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Reference Number: BBBH275917
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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