Sanderson
IT Manager

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Role: IT Manager
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
Location: Hampshire or West Sussex
Flexible working: Hybrid
I am working with an international manufacturing business in the search for an experienced IT Manager to lead their UK & Portugal infrastructure team and play a key role in transforming their IT function.
This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges while leading a small team and driving strategic improvements. The environment is currently going through significant change, so this is an opportunity to make a real impact rather than simply maintain the status quo.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Key skills/Experience
- Previous experience in a hands-on IT Manager, Infrastructure Manager or Head of IT position
- Strong background across Microsoft infrastructure, Azure, networking and security
- Experience introducing IT governance, operational processes and ITIL best practice
- Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials or NIST
- Comfortable managing third-party vendors alongside internal teams
- A pragmatic, delivery-focused leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves when required


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