IT Manager Jobs

Attributes of an IT Manager

IT Manager jobs take many forms but virtually all require a computing degree and experience of systems administration, project management, and team leadership. Systems Managers will be responsible for development and maintenance of an efficient IT Infrastructure across an organisation, while an IT Project Leader will be implementing new information technology - possibly developing an e-commerce division, updating software or building a new customer database. Such roles require very specific knowledge and breadth of experience, not to mention extraordinary levels of energy, great negotiating skills and obsession with details. Being a line manager for technology personnel requires clear communication skills, good time management and the ability to develop and support individuals in their roles.

Key Responsibilities of an IT Manager

IT Managers are problem-solving on a daily basis, and often need to work long hours to help their team overcome technical problems, or complete an IT overhaul to deadline. There’s a fair amount of financial planning to ensure that the IT services in question meet the organisation’s vision and needs. IT Managers will also perform basic diagnostic and recovery work on network equipment, upgrading and installing additional servers to network operating systems if necessary. Technical experience is one thing, but IT Managers must also be commercially minded as a key responsibility is preparing, managing and working within large budgets.

Inside the Job

The need for technical knowledge cannot be underestimated. An IT manager for a Further Education college would typically require experience of managing LAN/WAN, an operating system like Windows Server, and an email system such as MS Exchange, as well as needing to be familiar with network monitoring and diagnostic tools. In a web development environment, IT Managers will need an understanding of XHTML, CSS and JavaScript, for example.

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    Research & Enterprise Support (RES)

    Research and Enterprise Support is the dynamic, commercially orientated interface between the University of Surrey and business. The Legal Contract Management team ensures that a wide range of agreements.

    UNIVERSITY OF SURREY | £36,532 - £43,622 per annum

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    Head of Safety

    Our client is a significant business within a UK based FTSE 250 group, with the group having achieved high profile international success in recent years.

    Veredus | £70,000 plus bonus & benefits

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    Exciting Opportunity for a Great Sales Manager

    Globex Foreign Exchange is one of the world’s leading foreign exchange brokers with locations across Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. Our company has over 17,000 customers worldwide and 23 international branch offices.

    Globex | Not Specified

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    Electoral Services Manager

    In this high profile role, you will be responsible for the management, co-ordination and administration of all aspects of the electoral registration process, including the successful preparation and completion of the electoral

    ST Albans City & District Council | Up to £35,980 inc. pa + £5,000

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    Strategy Manager

    At Barclaycard, we always want to stay one step ahead. Not just in terms of the products and services we offer, but also the way we work as a business.

    Barclaycard | Competitive

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    Senior Strategy Manager

    At Barclaycard, we always want to stay one step ahead. Not just in terms of the products and services we offer, but also the way we work as a business.

    Barclaycard | Competitive

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    Executive Development Director

    Executive Development Director Package in the range £60 - £80k (depending on experience) includes bonus & benefits Cranfield’s Centre for Customised Executive Development

    Cranfield University | £60 - £80k

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    Relationship Manager

    The ifs School of Finance is internationally recognised for its expertise in financial services education provision. Established in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers, today the ifs is the leading provider of financial education to professionals,

    ifs School of Finance | £45,000

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    Sales & Account Manager, Financials

    Role: Sales & Account Manager, Financials Reports to: Financials Client Management, Practice Leader Location: London The Company Wood Mackenzie has been a respected adviser to the energy industry for over 30 years.

    Wood Mackenzie | London

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    GENERAL MANAGER

    GENERAL MANAGER Jersey Post International Development (JPID) is seeking to recruit a proactive individual to lead a dynamic, fast-paced and expanding business.

    Jersey Post International Development (JPID) | Not specified

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