IT Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join Oxford PV at a pivotal stage of growth. As we continue to scale our operations, we are looking for an experienced IT Manager to support the technology infrastructure that enables our teams and underpins our success.

You will join a friendly, collaborative and supportive team, leading the delivery, stability and continuous improvement of IT services across the UK site.

This is a hands-on role with growing leadership responsibility, providing technical expertise and day-to-day management of IT services that support business operations across the office and R&D environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring reliable, secure and scalable technology services while helping to shape the future IT landscape of a fast-growing, innovative organisation.

What will you be doing?

• Managing the day-to-day IT operations and supporting and ensuring resolution of technical issues within agreed service levels
• Providing high quality, user centric customer service
• Administering Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365
• Maintaining and developing IT infrastructure – including servers, networks, security platforms and cloud
• Managing endpoint devices using tools including Intune
• Maintaining and developing IT procedures, policies, standards and knowledgebase
• Supporting IT security and compliance initiatives including but not limited to ISO27001
• Delivering site IT projects and coordinating with the global IT team on wider initiatives
• Managing IT suppliers and lifecycle of IT assets
• Supporting the deployment and maintenance of new IT systems, software and services
• Leading and managing the UK IT Support team and providing guidance to other IT team members
• Monitoring and addressing potential vulnerabilities, working closely with external partners when needed
• Ensuring AV equipment is maintained and troubleshooting where necessary

What will you need to succeed in the role?

Essential skills:

• Strong experience with Active Directory and Windows Server
• Experience of Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams etc.)
• Endpoint management using Microsoft Intune
• Good understanding of networking and security fundamentals
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing an IT support team
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills
• A positive and proactive approach
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service

Desirable skills:

• MacOS administration
• Linux systems knowledge
• Experience with ISO27001 or similar frameworks
• Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)
• Fluent in German, both written and verbal

What will we offer you in return?

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Benefit package according to location
• A fast-paced work environment in a growing international company
• A chance to make a difference by joining our employee committees built around our values
• The opportunity to experience and support many parts of the business
• The role is based in our Oxfordshire office, with the option of hybrid working (3 days onsite, up to 2 days remotely per week).

Sounds good? Join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!

Oxford PV is an equal opportunity employer and expressly welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.