IT Manager

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in York is seeking an IT Manager / Senior IT Lead to guide its digital transformation initiatives. This senior role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, ensuring the stability and security of the IT infrastructure. Key responsibilities include leading an internal IT team, managing cloud environments, and overseeing IT projects. Candidates should have at least 2 years of management experience and a strong background in cloud technologies. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development and certification support

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an IT lead or management role.
• Proven experience in delivering IT projects and managing stakeholders.
• Strong technical knowledge across cloud, infrastructure, and virtualisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal IT team.
• Manage secure hybrid environments and oversee endpoint and device security.
• Deliver complex IT and transformation projects end-to-end.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on IT performance and strategy.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Cloud infrastructure knowledge

Cyber security proficiency

Strong communication skills

Proactive and solutions-oriented

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

VMware

Veeam

Barracuda

CrowdStrike

VoIP solutions

Job description

Job Title: IT Manager / Senior IT Lead

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Working Pattern: Hybrid with on-site presence required

Salary: Up to £45,000 - dependent on experience

About the Role

An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced IT Manager / Senior IT Lead to take ownership of its technology function and lead ongoing digital transformation. This is a senior, hands‑on role combining strategic leadership with technical delivery. You will be responsible for the stability, security and scalability of the IT estate, while driving improvements across infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and end‑user services. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping IT strategy, delivering projects and ensuring technology supports business growth and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the internal IT team
• Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership across infrastructure, cloud and cyber security
• Manage secure hybrid environments using Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware and Veeam
• Oversee endpoint and device security, including Microsoft Intune and EDR solutions
• Deliver complex IT and transformation projects end to end
• Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships and software licensing
• Ensure robust backup, disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements
• Review and improve IT processes to align with business objectives
• Assess, procure and implement hardware and software solutions
• Oversee network, data and communications systems including VPN, Exchange and email security
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the board on IT performance, risk and strategy

About You

You will be a confident and experienced IT professional who has already operated at a senior or leadership level and is comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery.

• At least 2 years’ experience in an IT lead or management role
• Strong technical knowledge across cloud, infrastructure and virtualisation
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, VMware, Veeam, Barracuda, CrowdStrike and VoIP solutions
• Proven experience delivering IT projects and managing stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• A proactive, solutions‑led approach with a focus on security and resilience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing IT function
• Involvement in meaningful digital transformation initiatives
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and certification support