Hours: Full-time
Remuneration: £38,000 – £41,000 GBP (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available)
Are you a tech-savvy and innovative IT leader, eager to harness your skills in shaping and optimizing the digital infrastructure of a prominent humanitarian organization?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity with a rich history rooted in the NHS. For over 30 years, we’ve been dedicated to ensuring healthcare access during crises and disasters worldwide.
We are currently seeking a skilled IT Manager to join our team. In this crucial position, you will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality IT systems that support UK-Med’s mission, vision, and strategy. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization, building productive relationships and aligning strategic planning efforts.
Your role will encompass overseeing the effective management of our core information and digital systems, including cybersecurity, communication systems, and key business applications. You’ll lead the development and implementation of best practice security configurations and ensure GDPR compliance.
Additionally, as our IT Manager, you will manage IT and communications equipment, ensuring maintenance and compliance with best practices. You’ll also oversee cloud systems, act as a global admin for MS admin centre, and provide support to staff and deployments on office 365.
We’re looking for a candidate with a university degree or diploma in IT, along with significant experience in a similar role. You should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing IT support, including 2 years in a similar managerial role. Strong knowledge and experience of Microsoft 365, technical management, and IT infrastructure are essential.
If you’re highly motivated, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and have a positive attitude towards change, we encourage you to apply. Join us at UK-Med and contribute to our humanitarian efforts in providing vital medical aid to those in need worldwide.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – IT Manager – February 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 22 March 2024
Offers will be conditional on existing or reasonable expectation of gaining right to work in Ukraine and transit through neighbouring countries as necessary.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.