IT Manager - Europe - Jobs in Bradford, ON

Job Description

SLR has a great opportunity for an experienced IT Manager supporting the European business in the management and development of the IT team. SLR Consulting Ltd is a growing successful global employee-controlled consultancy with 1600 staff working across a range of Environmental and Engineering disciplines. Our busy IT team provide an invaluable range of internal support services to facilitate the smooth operation of staff activities on a day to day basis.SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 2000 staff across 5 regions – including over 600 staff across Europe. Listed on The Times’ Top 100 One To Watch list, SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.APPLICATIONSTo apply for this position please submit your application at: www.slrconsulting.com/careers. SLR Consulting is an equal opportunities employer but our expectations go beyond just complying with legislation. It is SLR's intention that active steps are undertaken to ensure that opportunities are open to all and that as a business, we continue to strive to promote diversity and inclusion and reduce the gender pay gap.Job DescriptionCandidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrable experience in an IT Manager role or similar IT Management position
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work with all shared services teams, especially finance to deliver the EU IT region budget each financial year.
• Have a strong technical IT background
• Comprehensive understanding of cloud/networking technology
• Have a good understanding of software/hardware licencing for budget requirements

Key ResponsibilitiesDue to recent promotions we are looking to appoint a new IT Manager. Reporting directly to the Group IT Manager the applicant will continue to provide a responsive IT service that enables our operations and supporting functions to operate effectively.The candidate must work closely with our European operations to understand the needs of the business, communicate and collaborate as efficiently as possible. You will also support the European IT team in continuing a high level of service through our global service desk platform, ensure all housekeeping tasks and regional projects are completed on time.This represents a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with a great reputation in a friendly and collaborative team.Duties will involve:Strategic:

• Understanding the business needs through collaboration and communication with the European management team.
• Responsible for the delivery of an effective and disciplined ITSM.
• Manage European annual budget and ensure controlled, cost effect spend is adhered to and within the guidance of agreed business needs
• Work with suppliers to ensure pricing is competitive, and all IT products are fit for purpose and able to be managed and maintained over a suitable lifecycle.
• Manage information technology systems across the European region including planning and organization of all IT assets
• Identify problematic areas of IT service and implement strategic solutions

Managerial:

• Supply chain/Logistics Management
• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and developing employees including job expectations and carrying out performance reviews.
• Work with the team to maximise effective performance and achievable targets set by the Group IT Manager, adhering to guidance, policy and procedure where applicable.

Operational:

• Work with key stakeholders to understand the business needs in the European region
• Point of contact for the European team for all office moves, migrations, upgrades, closures
• Technical and managerial support for Europe IT staff
• Project Manager for European and some globally based IT projects
• Occasional need to handle Service Desk tickets and escalation point for other senior staff.

Country United KingdomOffice Bradford on Avon