Lead IT System Administrator

Job description

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).

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English