IT & Communication Manager

IT & Communication Manager required for a fantastic opportunity based near Reigate, managing the delivery of all internal IT Services, designing, planning and leading a team who install and support IT Networks and Systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an IT & Communications Engineer to secure a role with a leading technology company, where you will manage a team of engineers and technicians in the UK and abroad. Key aspects of the role include managing the effective delivery of internal IT services (telco, network, security, servers, desktop, business apps) for both HQ and remote offices/users 24/7. You will also design, plan, implement and support customer IT networks & systems globally and lead, motivate and develop a team who install, develop, maintain and support IT systems both internally and externally with an absolute focus on providing high levels of availability, customer service and satisfaction.

The role is paying up to £54,000 – £61,800 with a package (oncall and car allowance) of up to £51,500

*** You will need to be eligible and willing to undergo UK Security Clearance for this opportunity ***

Key skills required for this role are:

– Specialist hands on experience of building and supporting network infrastructure including virtualisation, remote access systems, database systems, CRM, network security, email and web security, IP PBX (Mitel) and IT procurement would be a strong advantage.
– Must have good analytical skills – ideally supporting a fast paced 100+ user environment across multiple sites, managing an 1st / 2nd line IT service desk, managing customer account managers & customer relationships in regard to service delivery.
– Presentation and customer design experience essential.
– Proven ability of working in a demanding environment and be able to demonstrate a history of successful delivery of projects and services.
– Proven vendor management experience.
– Hard working individual with the ability to multi-task, work on your own initiative, prioritise work load, and able to solve problems efficiently
– Hands-on & hands-off technical ability
– Ability to exploit IT for business benefit.
– Ability to take ownership of incidents, changes & projects
– Strong skills in procedure development and implementation.
– Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with people at all levels is essential
– Strong leadership skills to manage team
– Totally service orientated, ITIL Service Management would be a plus

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Connectus Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.