IT Manager

The Company:   Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level.   With offices in London, Manchester, and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a social housing maintenance company, who are looking for an IT Manager based in Bristol. The IT Manager will be responsible for a small team and help support with AI integration across the wider business.  Duties of the IT Manager:  AI integration across the wider business Oversee IT operations, including networks, servers, databases, and software  systems to ensure smooth functionality and minimal downtime.    Create and implement IT strategies, policies, and procedures to  support business objectives, improve efficiency, and enhance  security.  Lead, mentor, and manage IT staff, including hiring, training,  performance  evaluation, and professional development. Plan, coordinate, and execute IT projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with organizational  goals.  Provide guidance and troubleshooting for technical issues, offering support to end users and management.  Assess and recommend IT solutions, technologies, and vendors,  conducting cost benefit analysis and risk assessments.  Ensure IT systems comply with relevant regulations and standards.  Lead initiatives to optimize IT processes, improve system  performance, and  support operational efficiency.    What is required for the role:  Proven experience as an IT manager / similar role  Experience using AI and integrating it to work systems  Social housing repairs system experience  team leadership / management skills  Benefits of the IT Manager role:  General permanent benefits  Option for hybrid working - post probation  If you are interested in the IT Manager position and would like to apply, contact Chelsie Fowler at build recruitment on : (phone number removed) / (url removed)  We’ll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We’ll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK    We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.  ?  From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We’ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking