Description
At Herbert Parkinson, a proud and historic part of the John Lewis Partnership, we are embarking on an exciting transformation journey to secure our long-term success. By investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, streamlining our operations, and creating broader, more fulfilling roles for our Partners, we are building a more sustainable and agile future. Join us as we continue to deliver exceptional quality and service for our customers while empowering our partners to thrive.
As IT Manager, you will lead the IT team in executing day-to-day operations and projects that elevate branch efficiency and profitability. By aligning strategy across technology, data & automation, & partnering with all areas of the business, you will drive continuous operational improvement while maintaining strict data security and IT governance standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a customer-centric service to all areas of Herbert Parkinson and the wider Partnership, ensuring all projects, developments, and other IT requirements are delivered in line with business requirements
- Manage relationships with JL Infrastructure teams and external IT suppliers in relation to projects, performance, costs, and data safety
- Research new systems and technological advancements, identifying opportunities for business improvements
- Constantly review our data foundations and reporting capability to identify impactful data-driven improvements across the business
- Effective talent management of line reports to identify individual goals and a route for succession
Essential skills/experience:
- Extensive experience within a relevant IT or Systems-based environment
- People management experience
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Desirable skills/experience:
- Graduate-level recognised IT-related qualification
- Knowledge and experience of IT service management
- Knowledge and experience of Windows/Domain/Networking
- In-depth knowledge and experience of ERP systems within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrable experience and formal project management qualification
In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £5.25 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.
Expected salary: £55,400 - £65,000 (dependent on experience). Contract type: Permanent role. Location: Herbert Parkinson Office in Darwen near Manchester.
Benefits:
- Night Premium at a rate of £5.25 per hour for work between 22:00 - 06:00
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter-hour contracts