Lead IT System Administrator

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Manchester / £65000 - £65000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

£65000 - £65000

Location

LOCATION

Manchester

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Lead IT System Administrator

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)
Salary: £65,000 + strong benefits
Employment Type: Permanent

I'm working with a fast-growing UK bank with a strong heritage and a modern vision. They're looking for a Lead IT System Administrator to take ownership of their UK IT environment and help them scale. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage one system administrator initially, with plans to grow the team.

You'll work closely with platform engineering and DevOps teams, driving automation, improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage IT system administration for UK operations.
  • Oversee initial IT setups, SaaS systems, and incident management processes.
  • Drive automation of manual processes and implement best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on cloud and platform projects (Atlassian, Rovo AI).
  • Provide stakeholder management, take full ownership, and proactively identify improvements.
  • Mentor and guide team members as the function scales.

Tech Stack & Skills

  • Core: Python, PowerShell, M365, Salesforce.
  • Cloud/Platform: Atlassian suite, SaaS systems.
  • Desirable: ServiceNow, familiarity with SDLC.
  • Strong understanding of incident management and regulated environments (nice to have).
  • Genuine interest in technology (e.g., homelab projects).


CONTACT

Kai Qamar

Recruitment Consultant

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