About us

Part of London + Regional Hotels, The Lensbury Resort is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.

We are looking for someone with previous experience of working in IT in hotels or similar with PMS and POS experience, ideally Opera Cloud.

The Role

As our IT Manager, you will support the smooth running of all hospitality applications, liaise with third parties where required, and act as escalation when necessary. As the primary IT contact for the property, the role is Monday to Friday business hours, however a good degree of flexibility is required to a support a 24/7 business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of technical support and assistance to all colleagues, and guests when required;
• Troubleshoot system and network problems by diagnosing and solving faults;
• Liaise with external support providers to ensure complex faults are resolved effectively;
• Build, configure, and setup computers for staff;
• Perform new user on boarding tasks, and system inductions;
• Configure, support and troubleshoot servers, printers, mobile and desk phones;
• Ensure Active Directory, Security Groups, and User Permissions are accurately up to date;
• Support the Executive Team with projects, ensuring timelines are adhered to;
• Assist the Hotel and third parties, in delivering and implementing new services;
• Responsible for ensuring all technical documentation is kept up to date and ensuring all IT policies are properly followed;
• Maintain inventory records of all Hotel IT equipment;
• Attend daily, and management meetings when required, to provide business updates;
• Maintain and review all compliance requirements around Cyber security and GDPR.
• Deliver friendly, efficient customer service to all our guests;
• Promote a helpful and professional image to guests;
• Listen and notice all guest feedback and deal without delay;
• Understand and adhere to the Health & Safety policy and statutory regulations
• You will also be required to undertake all statutory training and any other learning and development recommended by management.

What were looking for:

o be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:

• Knowledge of administering Microsoft solutions including MS 365
• Proven experience with Desktop & Server admin across the Microsoft stack.
• Experience working with IT Security & Network infrastructure.
• Overall appreciation of end point system security.
• Overview ISP solutions and connectivity requirements.
• Experience of Hospitality products such as PMS and POS systems and associated interfaces is essential. Opera/Simphony experience preferred.
• Understanding around core IT compliance for GDPR & PCI/DSS etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a similar role in a similar environment

What's in it for you?

• Free meal each shift
• Use of some leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool (after successful 30 day review)
• EAP for you and your family
• Online benefits portal offering lots of discounts
• Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Refer a Friend programme
• Staff Discounts at The Lensbury and across the L+R portfolio

The Lensbury Club Londons Riverside Resort

The Lensburys exclusive leisure club, hotel and conference centre sits in extensive grounds on the banks of the Thames in Teddington, south west London.

Our members can take care of their wellness by working out in the Lockside gym and studios, playing tennis or pickleball on our courts, boating on the river launched from our specialist Watersports Centre, or relaxing in our extensive grounds. After catching up on emails in our co-working spaces, they can recharge with a coffee and light snack from our deli or something more substantial in our Club House restaurant.

Visitors to the area can enjoy an overnight stay in one of the elegant hotel bedrooms, with access to The Lensburys facilities, enhanced by the location and beautiful surroundings.

For business, The Lensbury provides a captivating backdrop away from the hustle and bustle of central London. Its an ideal setting for a whole host of business events, from meetings and conferences to team building and company away-days.

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