IT Manager

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Salary: £46,800 per annum

Join Branston where you’ll oversee the company's IT operations, with a strong focus on networking. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of our network infrastructure, ensuring its stability and efficiency. You will develop and enforce network security policies, troubleshoot network-related issues, and have an interactive approach to leading a small team of IT professionals. The successful candidate, will collaborate with external vendors, maintain comprehensive documentation whilst ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Management: Design, implement, and manage the company's network infrastructure, including DR, LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
• Network Security: Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures to protect against unauthorised access, cyber threats, and data breaches.
• System Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and upgrading of network hardware and software to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure seamless operations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small team of IT professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of IT projects, alongside excellent customer service.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to procure and manage network equipment and services.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of disaster recovery, network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to network security and data protection.
• Project Management: Plan and execute IT projects, including network upgrades, expansions, and migrations. 
• Budget Control: Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and efficient allocation of resources. Monitoring expenses and forecasting future budget needs.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Desirable)
• Proven experience as an IT Manager or similar role, with a strong emphasis on networking (Essential)
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and firewall management (Essential)
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (Essential)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure (Essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Experience with cloud networking and virtualisation technologies (Essential)
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CISSP (Desirable)
• Knowledge of VoIP and telecommunication systems (Desirable)
• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks (Desirable)
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment (Desirable)

Why join us? 

• 4.5 day working week (12:30pm finish on a Friday) 
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme - up to 10%
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover 
• Employee benefits platform with discounts at major retailers 
• Enhanced employer pension contributions 
• Help@hand medical scheme

Interested? Click apply, attaching an up-to-date CV/outline of employment history. If you have any queries or if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made throughout the recruitment process, please email: [email protected] 

Branston is committed to being an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.