IT Manager

Based: London, with Hybrid working

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £74k

Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK

We're pleased to be supporting one of our not-for-profit clients in their search for an IT Manager. Based in Central London, with an onsite presence required at least 2-days-per-week, this is an ideal role for someone who has managed an IT function before and is now ready to lead it.

You are someone who can motivate, engage and make sure the technical experts in your team are supported and held to account for the delivery of their work. This isn't a hands-on technical role, but you still need to have the knowledge to support your team, which includes; Developers, IT Support Specialists, CRM specialists, and a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic and operational management of the technology infrastructure
Oversee the health and performance of all IT systems
Lead on the successful planning and implementation of major technology projects
Lead, develop and coach the wider technology team
Manage the IT budget to ensure cost-effective delivery of services
Manage external suppliers and partners, ensuring service levels and value for money are achieved
Represent the technology team in internal meetings
Provide regular reporting on IT performance, risks, and strategic progress

Key Skills And Experience

Proven experience managing an IT function
Experience managing cloud migration projects, particularly involving Microsoft technologies
Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics and SharePoint
Experience managing and developing technical teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Strong project and programme management skills, including vendor management and budget oversight

About Smartdesc

Smartdesc, part of the Academia Technology Group, is an IT Service Provider and Microsoft Gold Partner whose focus is not-for-profit organisations, which includes charities, social enterprises, and the public sector in the UK. We provide a range of IT Services including Strategy & IT Leadership, Recruitment Services, Cyber Security, Helpdesk Support and Project / Programme Management - tailored to non-profits and delivered through proactive partnerships with our customers.

Smartdesc are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of one of our clients.

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