Hybrid working with 3 days a week at our new London office based in Piccadilly and 2 days remote.
Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience
IT & Security Manager
At Olive Jar Digital, we’re looking for an experienced IT & Security Manager to take ownership of our internal IT operations, security posture, and data protection practices. This is a hands‑on role with real influence, you’ll shape how we run IT, strengthen our security frameworks, and ensure everything we do is scalable, resilient, and fit for purpose as we grow. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, support our teams day‑to‑day, and play a key role in audits, client assurance, and bid activity.
What you’ll be doing
Own and improve IT operations
- Lead and evolve end‑user support, ensuring a smooth, reliable experience across the business
- Put in place scalable processes, tooling, and documentation to improve service quality
Drive strategy and continuous improvement
- Develop and deliver an IT strategy aligned to business goals
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, resilience, and service delivery
Manage assets and governance
- Oversee the full lifecycle of hardware and software assets
- Ensure strong controls around compliance, cost management, and audit readiness
Lead on data protection and security
- Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO), owning GDPR and information security compliance
- Run DPIAs, manage incidents, develop policies, and drive awareness across the business
Support audits and certifications
- Lead Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus audits
- Contribute to ISO 27001 activities, including controls, evidence gathering, and remediation
Support bids and client assurance
- Provide clear, credible input into bids, tenders, and due diligence
- Translate technical and security requirements into commercially strong responses
What we’re looking for
- Strong hands‑on experience across IT operations, security, and support
- Solid understanding of GDPR and data protection practices
- Experience with Cyber Essentials and/or ISO 27001
- Confidence working across Microsoft 365 and modern SaaS environments
- Ability to balance day‑to‑day delivery with longer‑term strategic thinking
- Strong communication skills and commercial awareness
Nice to have
- Microsoft certifications (SC‑900, SC‑300, MS‑102)
- CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent)
- ITIL Foundation (or similar)
- Experience with tools like Monday.com
Why join us?
You’ll be joining a growing digital consultancy where IT and security are genuinely valued. This role offers real ownership, variety, and the chance to make a tangible impact across the business and our client work.
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