Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

IT Manager required by large independent builders’ merchant chain, based in Boscombe, Bournemouth. As a family run business with a turnover of circa £90M we can offer you a great working environment, excellent pension, generous staff discount scheme and a competitive salary depending on your expertise and experience. The IT Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring our business runs smoothly and effectively at all times. Technology is utilised throughout the customer and supplier lifecycle, making effective management critical to our business operating successfully.

Working with our third party suppliers and support contracts, you will be responsible for overseeing the support & maintenance of the Group’s IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and storage systems. As well as an in depth knowledge of IT Systems,  you will be able to demonstrate a desire and genuine interest to stay up to date with the latest developments regarding business IT ecosystems,  recommending and implementing the latest solutions to enhance productivity and competitiveness .

First class communication and interpersonal skills are essential as maintaining successful relationships and negotiating with the vendor contracts as well as resolving disputes is a major part of the role. Based at the Head Office, you will be expected to travel to appointments and company locations throughout the South and South West.

Responsibilities:
-Maintain and secure network/digital operations, avoiding downtime and implementing disaster recovery plans.
-Recognise the opportunities, reasoning, and procedures for updating support processes, software applications and hardware.
-Manage support staff and vendor contracts (third-party support contracts, software contracts, insurance renewals etc).
-React to day-to-day support, operational and maintenance requirements of the group – including telecoms
-Project manage the design and implementation of new systems, technologies, artificial intelligence, and depot requirements.

Experience and Skills:
-Previous experience in a similar role i.e. IT Manager, Systems Manager, etc.
-In depth knowledge of IT Systems, Infrastructure, Data Security, Governance, Information Security, and Disaster Recovery
-Experience of management and development of small IT team
-Strong communication skills and proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and colleagues
-Demonstrate need to understand requirements to deliver short term needs whilst planning for long term strategies
-Experience of business projects (upgrades or migrations of new systems)

Apply Now with your CV and a Covering Note outlining what expertise you will bring to our company