IT Manager

Role: IT Manager
Location: Blackburn – Office Based
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000
Benefits: Pension, Employee Discounts

Based full time on site in Blackburn, this is a hands-on role leading and managing a small team of one and taking responsibility for Infrastructure and Desktop Support, cybersecurity, applications and strategy over three local sites.

The company have been established for over 50 years and are a trusted brand in their sector.

You will take ownership of their IT infrastructure including office/manufacturing network, virtualised servers, ERP Software and SQL Reporting.

It is likely that you will come from an SME and will have remained hands-on technically, looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership of IT and strategy for a growing company.

What are we looking for:

• An experienced hands-on IT Manager from an SME background
• Used to managing small teams
• M365 / Windows / VMWare / SQL Server, Powershell
• Lives local to and happy to work full time on site in Blackburn

• Identify and target owners of mid-sized companies.
• Initiate contact, nurture relationships, and secure meetings.
• Focus on the entire sales process from initial call to closing the deal.
• Work independently to achieve targets and drive business growth.

• Experience in the industry sector is a plus, but not essential.
• Passionate about chasing new business opportunities.
• Demonstrated success in closing deals and winning new business.
• Stable career history with verifiable achievements.
• Enthusiastic and driven by results.

• Salary ranging from £32,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
• Convenient location just a 5-minute walk from Hounslow West station
• Opportunity to work with a professional and growing estate agency team

• Prepare accurate financial statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, monitoring performance against targets
• Handle tax planning and compliance, preparing and submitting tax returns
• Maintain up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable and receivable
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic planning and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Establish internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent discrepancies
• Coordinate with external auditors and implement audit recommendations
• Manage financial transactions with vendors and clients, ensuring accuracy
• Stay updated on accounting standards and implement necessary compliance changes

• An accounts qualification, with experience in real estate or property sectors
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and tax regulations
• A trustworthy nature and excellent telephone manner
• A stable career history, with roles lasting over three years

• Annual salary of £32,000 to £40,000
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
• Professional development opportunities within a supportive team

Job Title: Infrastructure Architect - Manufacturing OT
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire – Home/Office
Day Rate: £500 to £600
Duration: 18 months / Outside IR35

We are looking for an Infrastructure Architect from a strong manufacturing background with specific knowledge of manufacturing IT systems and environments for an 18 month contract.

The Infrastructure Architect role will be hybrid-based with travel to Kettering for at least one day per week to spend time with the team and within the environment.

There may be requirement for more on site days during different project phases.

The Role

Work on the OT programme to provide the following capabilities across the Infrastructure and Network workstreams:
- Ensure business requirements are understood, documented, and agreed.
- Review existing information and where required undertake discovery of the OT environment to create a comprehensive AS-IS view of the current Architecture.
- Produce architectural artefacts in alignment with the agreed governance framework, completing the HLD and LLD documents as required.
- Work with the project manager to define and plan project activities, create work packages/runbooks etc., and track progress.
- Work with 3rd parties to evaluate new solutions, define requirements, and define/review SOWs.
- Implement a governance framework for ongoing control of the OT architecture and agree roles and responsibilities within the business.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, address concerns, and ensure their needs are met.

What we are looking for:

• Experience as a Infrastructure Architect within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with Industrial control systems, cybersecurity frameworks, such as IEC 62443, NIST (CSF) Cyber Security, and SANS CIS control frameworks
• Expertise with developing and delivering OT security programmes
• Knowledge of Manufacturing technology systems

Additionally, any experience in the following would be welcomed:

• Experience working within a mature architecture governance setting, producing design artefacts etc.
• Experience of delivering digital transformation within a manufacturing environment e.g. Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, etc.
• Experience as Architecture role within a large business change programme
• IT Infrastructure knowledge – Microsoft, VMware, SAN, networking

The role will be for 18 months and has been assessed to be outside of IR35.