IT Manager

IT Manager

4.5 day week – office based role

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers.

We are seeking an experienced and driven IT Manager to oversee all IT functions across our organisation, excluding ERP support. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, and effectiveness of all data, communication systems, and networks at our Ardeer site.

The IT Manager will play a key role in delivering reliable IT hardware and services to all employees, working closely with the Group IT function to implement group-wide initiatives and maintain compliance with Cyber Essentials+ standards. You will be instrumental in driving innovation, ensuring IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, and supporting the company’s operational success through effective technology management.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive IT leader to make a meaningful impact by driving excellence in IT service delivery and aligning local operations with group-wide objectives.

Key Accountabilities & Duties:

• Carry out all activities in full compliance with H&SE legislation, within company policy and procedure.
• Responsible for reporting any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions observed (using the Near Miss System) in accordance with responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work Act.
• To carry out all activities in full compliance with H&SE legislation, with company procedures and policies, and with responsibility to report any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions observed (using the Near Miss system) in accordance with responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Provide system support and solutions for network, software and hardware while complying with legislative requirements.
• Implement Chemring Group PLC Head Office ICT strategy within CEUK.
• Maintain minimum cyber essentials + IT working environment.
• Quickly resolve system vulnerabilities when they arise.
• Work closely with Chemring Group Peers to share learnings across the businesses and implement best practice.
• Ensure all telecommunication services are available to support the business.
• Develop IT systems to ensure they are secure, up to date and efficiently delivered to all parts of the site. Ensure that any system downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Manage specific business projects to meet local business requirements meeting cost, time and service demands.
• Develop IT team to be up to date and qualified to deliver the requirements of CEUK and Chemring Group in terms of network, software and hardware.
• Manage external relationships with network, data and telecommunication providers including all phone and data packages.
• Manage the ICT budget within agreed limits.
• Responsible for carrying out all direct staff objectives and reviews

The Candidate:

• Must have personal commitment to Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Strong bias for action to identify potential problems and co-ordinate their resolution before they become an issue.
• Strong communication skills, to direct reports and other stakeholders.
• Project and People management experience.
• Measured approach to dealing with people. This includes direct reports and all other stakeholders.
• Continually seeks to identify new ideas and implement new opportunities, which deliver business benefit.
• The ability to lead, build and develop effective relationships and use these to improve performance.
• Strong IT, communication and team working skills
• Knowledge of the principles of company policy and operating procedures in order to ensure site and company compliance.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree Qualified
• Leadership experience
• Strong Communication skills
• Strong people and project management skills
• Network and Microsoft certification
• Administrative Experience
• Ability to respect and apply confidentiality
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Experience of dealing with people issues
• Ability to work in teams

Benefits:

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme as well as a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts. Also, where practical, we will support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle which could include the ability to flex your start and stop times or part time/condensed hours to assist with your work, life, balance.

If you have the necessary skills and experience for the position of IT Manager then we would love to hear from you. We would also welcome applications from individuals who are looking to return to work following a career break or those who are transitioning from a variety of industries, i.e. Pharmaceutical, aviation, chemical processing, defence etc.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.