Deputy Manager of Information Technology

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.

The Deputy IT Manager works closely with the IT Manager to support day‑to‑day operations and help deliver key IT projects. This hands‑on role is 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

Qualifications

• 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)
• 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media