Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

Deputy IT Manager – Northwich 

My client is an established and growing international business with a strong focus on operational excellence, quality and continuous improvement. They operate across multiple sites and functions, with technology playing a key role in supporting their operations, growth and ongoing digital transformation.

They are seeking a Deputy IT Manager to work closely with the IT Manager, supporting day-to-day operations and helping deliver key IT projects. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong Microsoft expertise, excellent organisational skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the IT Manager’s trusted deputy, sharing operational workload and supporting daily IT functions

Maintain and administer Microsoft environments, with a strong emphasis on Azure and security

Support Cyber Essentials compliance activities (Cyber Essentials Plus experience beneficial)

Contribute to IT policy, standards and strategy development

Provide oversight of the external IT partner/MSP, ensuring high service quality and project delivery

Support IT projects and improvement initiatives, including occasional hands-on technical tasks

Assist with reporting and analytics using Power BI

Support ERP and business systems such as Microsoft Business Central (advantageous)

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience with Microsoft technologies, especially Azure

Hands-on experience with Cyber Essentials (CE+ beneficial)

Experience working alongside or managing external IT partners / MSPs

Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities

Ability to support IT policy, governance and strategy work

Full driving licence (own vehicle not required)

Desirable Skills

Experience with Power BI reporting

Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central

Experience in a standards-driven or process-focused environment

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity to step into a senior-support position within a growing international organisation. As Deputy IT Manager, you’ll gain exposure to IT strategy, cloud technologies, partner management and continuous improvement—while playing a key role in shaping the IT function’s ongoing development.

Deputy IT Manager – Northwich