We’re looking for a Senior IT Manager who is passionate about technology, thrives on solving complex challenges, and is eager to drive innovation across our organisation. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this is a pivotal role where you’ll shape the direction of our IT operations, spearhead our cloud-first journey, and ensure our systems are secure, resilient, and ready for tomorrow.

Based in Lincoln, you’ll be at the heart of an ambitious IT function—leading a talented team, delivering mission-critical projects, and influencing the way technology underpins our business success. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise, leadership, and vision will have a tangible impact every day, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, systems, backups, disaster recovery and security.
• Lead and mentor the IT team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Monitor and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and systems.
• Manage our current cloud environments and accelerate our migration to Microsoft Azure.
• Ensure system availability, performance, and resilience through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
• Perform regular systems updates, often out of hours.
• Implement IT processes, procedures and policies.

• Technical contact with vendors and dealing with escalations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT, 3 of which in management or senior technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, and security principles.
• Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a face-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certifications, ITIL,) are desirable.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays if necessary
• Skilled at building lasting bonds across the business, trusted as a partner who listens, understands needs, and delivers technology solutions with genuine care and respect.
• Naturally forward-looking, inquisitive, and proactive — always scanning for smarter, more secure, and more efficient ways to enable the firm and its clients through technology.
• Confident in owning decisions and outcomes, taking pride in delivering high-quality IT solutions and acting as a reliable extension of the leadership team.
• A true believer in the strength of collaboration, working closely with colleagues across departments and locations, and fostering strong relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Passionate about supporting growth, both by developing and mentoring your IT team and by helping the wider business unlock its potential through technology.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure.
• Knowledge of compliance and security frameworks (GDPR, Cyber Essentials).
• Experience within a professional services firm.
• Familiarity with automation tools and DevOps practices.
• Experience working with multi-site organisations.

What we offer

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package

Our office is based in Lincoln, we can offer hybrid working. Ideally in the office 4 days a week to begin with, but could reduce in time.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team within a growing accountancy practice. The role offers a wide variety of day-to-day tasks, involvement in projects, and the chance to develop your technical skills in a professional services environment.

If you thrive on problem-solving, enjoy working with people, and are eager to grow your IT career, we’d love to hear from you.

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