IT Manager

IT ManagerJoin Our Client as IT Manager and drive operational excellence!Are you a hands-on customer focused IT professional; an existing IT Team Leader who is looking for their first step in an IT Manager role or someone who is currently a technical lead within a business and looking to strengthen their management skills further. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a leading business in Ashford to manage a small team whilst supporting their IT function. 50,000 to 55,000/annum25 days + 8 bank holidaysMonday to FridayHoliday purchase, generous pensionsPMI and Life InsuranceFull right to work in the UK with no time limitations.The successful applicant will live in Ashford, Dover, Folkestone, Maidstone, Sittingbourne. Deal, Sandwich, Thanet, Maidstone, Faversham, Chatham or around these towns.Skills and Technical you possess:Approximately 3 years'' experience in IT support, systems administration, or infrastructure roles, ideally including some team leadership or supervisory responsibility.Proven ability to support and guide IT team members.Strong technical knowledge of:Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure AD/Entra ID administration Windows 11, Windows Server, Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux server environmentsNetworking technologies - VPNs, VLANs, Wi-Fi, and firewalls (UniFi experience advantageous)Backup, antivirus, and endpoint management platformsSecurity best practices and frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials)Solid understanding of IT operations, processes, and ..... full job details .....