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).