IT Systems Manager

Company: Impact Recruitment
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Location: Irthlingborough
Job Description:

Salary

£40,000 to £45,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Benefits + Training Development

Description

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, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 17:30 // Friday: 08:00 – 17:00

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.

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Posted: May 2nd, 2026