IT Manager

IT Manager required to join a growing global company headquartered in Glasgow, playing a key leadership role in delivering the organisation's technology strategy and overseeing all aspects of IT operations.

This is a well established organisation that has experienced strong and sustained growth across the UK and internationally. Technology is central to their continued success from modern communications and cloud infrastructure to robust cybersecurity and business systems that enable growth.

They pride themselves on fostering a culture built on communication, collectiveness, and transparency. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, they empower their people to make a genuine impact. The company offers a high level of autonomy alongside excellent career progression and promotion potential, as demonstrated by the growth of current staff, there is always an opportunity to grow and take on more responsibility here. Joining at this stage offers the chance to help shape the next phase of the company's IT evolution and broader business strategy.

You'll be responsible for leading the IT function, ensuring that technology strategy, systems, and services fully support business objectives. You'll oversee a team of IT professionals and manage key third-party suppliers, delivering secure, efficient, and scalable solutions.

This is a hands on leadership role, where you'll balance strategic direction with operational oversight, ensuring systems are reliable, security is robust, and technology continues to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the IT department, delivering a clear and effective technology strategy aligned to business goals.
• Manage IT infrastructure, unified communications, and cloud environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Oversee supplier governance and contracts, including regular performance reviews and budget management.
• Maintain Cyber Essentials Plus standards and ensure a strong, proactive cybersecurity posture.
• Act as the senior escalation point for IT issues, ensuring service excellence across all areas.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive innovation, automation, and digital enablement across the business.
• Deliver and support IT change and transformation projects, ensuring alignment with wider business priorities.

About You:

• Proven experience managing IT teams and delivering technology strategy in a complex environment.
• Strong technical background across Microsoft technologies, networking, and unified communications.
• Experience with telephony platforms (e.g. Avaya, Cisco, Genesys, or similar) would be highly advantageous.
• Sound understanding of cybersecurity standards, including ISO27001, PCI, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Excellent supplier management and contract governance experience.
• Strong communicator and influencer, comfortable engaging at all levels of the organisation.

The salary for this role is up to £60k with a comprehensive benefits package. They operate a hybrid working pattern 3 days onsite at their Glasgow city centre office, conveniently located near public transport links, with parking available for those who drive.

This is a key leadership role within a business that places technology at the heart of its success. You'll have the autonomy to shape IT direction, lead transformation initiatives, and make a real impact on the company's future growth.

If this sounds interesting, please apply and call Murray Simpson