Job reference
KJ/ITM_1768913635
Company Name
Salary
£40000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits + Training Development
Location
Irthlingborough
Industry sector
IT, Internet
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
01/03/2026
Posted date
20/01/2026
Closing date
10/02/2026
Are you an experienced IT Systems Manager looking to take ownership of business-critical IT infrastructure and systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where reliability, security, and performance are essential? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established and expanding business to recruit an IT Systems Manager to be based at their Head Office in Irthlingborough. This is a key role responsible for managing IT systems across multiple sites and supporting both office-based teams and remote staff.
Location: Irthlingborough
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 // Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage physical and cloud-based servers
* Oversee internal networks and IT security
* Administer firewalls, WiFi infrastructure, and managed switches
* Manage phone, mobile, and printer contracts and services
* Support multiple sites and remote users
* Ensure systems availability, resilience, and performance
* Respond effectively to IT issues in a time-sensitive environment
* Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs
* Support continuous improvement initiatives
* Occasional travel to other business sites as required
Technical Knowledge Required:
Hardware & Infrastructure
* HP servers, laptops, PCs, and managed switches
* Active Directory and Hyper-V
* WatchGuard / DrayTek firewalls
* Ubiquiti WiFi
* Printers and mobile devices
Software & Systems
* Windows Server and Client operating systems
* DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy
* MS SQL
* Microsoft 365 Admin Suite
* MS Intune
* Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom
* Cloudflare
The Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in an IT Systems Manager or similar senior IT role
* Strong technical and infrastructure knowledge
* Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
* Clear and professional communication style
* Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
* Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown)
* Company sick pay
* Health cash plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance
* Workplace pension scheme
* Eye care scheme
* Free on-site parking
If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.