IT Manager

Our clients based in Carnforth are an established business supplying an extensive range of packaging products, and have a brand new vacancy for an IT Manager.
As a leader in the IT department, you will be responsible for organisation-wide systems and information including the following duties and responsibilities:

- Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure
- Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals
- Managing IT budgets, forecast, handling cash flow and enforcing cost-effectiveness.
- Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes
- Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware
- Assuring that IT activities are within the limits of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
- Testing, troubleshooting, and adjusting information systems to operate effectively.
- Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems
- Project management of the Microsoft Business Central implementation
- Management of the company phone system
- Assist with Website development and improvements.
Skills / Experience needed:

- Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience.
- Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
- Expertise in data centre management and data governance
- Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
- Ability to manage personnel.
- Microsoft 365 product experience - Microsoft Business Central experience would be an advantage.
- CRM, ERP, WMS experience
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude to change.
The hours of work are Monday - Friday 7.30 - 16.00
If you are interested in this role and have the relevant experience please submit your CV.