Information Technology Manager
Inara
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
About
Employment type : Full-time
Industry sector : SaaS / Tech Scale-up
Salary : £45,000 - £50,000 DOE (potentially some wiggle room)
Start date : Ideally April 1st, but can be discussed
We’re working with an exciting SaaS tech scale-up on a mission to make risk management simple, smart, and accessible.
Their platform helps organisations take control of risk without the complexity and friction of legacy GRC tools. Instead of replacing risk teams, they empower them with better visibility, streamlined workflows, and decision‑making support.
As the business continues to scale, they’re investing in the foundations that enable high performance, speed, and security across the organisation. This is a key hire and an opportunity to join at a pivotal point in their journey.
The Role This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced
IT Administrator / IT Operations professional
to join as the company’s
first dedicated internal IT hire .
Right now, IT responsibility is shared across a few people. You’ll bring focus, consistency, and momentum, taking end‑to‐end ownership of internal IT, keeping the business productive and secure as they grow quickly.
It’s a hands‑on role with real autonomy, variety, and long‑term progression, with a clear path to build an IT function and eventually a team.
What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be responsible for ensuring the company runs smoothly day to day, while improving the way IT works over time.
End User Devices
Managing
MacBooks, mobiles, and peripherals
Intune
for macOS and mobile device management
Delivering fast, reliable onboarding and offboarding
Asset inventory and full device lifecycle tracking (order, deploy, retire)
Identity and Access Management
SSO and IAM using
Entra ID (Azure AD)
and related tooling
Managing access across the SaaS stack
Keeping permissions clean, auditable, and sensible
SaaS and Vendor Management
Owning SaaS applications and internal tooling
Managing vendor relationships, licences, and renewals
Supporting teams to choose the right tools and reducing SaaS sprawl
Security and Compliance
Endpoint protection and security toolingSupporting
ISO 27001
controls, evidence, and audits
Embedding security best practice without slowing teams down
Office and Network
Ensuring the office setup just works for everyone coming in
Support and Responsiveness
Acting as first line for IT issues and tickets
Fast, pragmatic turnaround during core hours
Responsive support without 24/7 firefighting
Improving processes so recurring issues don’t keep happening
How You’ll Approach the Role They’re looking for someone who thrives on ownership and improvement, not just ticket resolution.
Automation as a First Principle
Automated onboarding and offboarding
Self‑service where it makes sense
Reducing ticket volume over time, not just reacting to it
Clear Ownership
Helping define what IT owns and where responsibility sits as the company scales
Writing lightweight documentation and standards where useful
Being trusted to make sensible decisions without heavy process
What They’re Looking For You don’t need to tick every box, but you should feel comfortable with most of the following:
Experience in an
IT Admin / IT Operations / Internal IT
role, ideally in a startup or fast‑growing environment
Strong experience with:
Intune
(especially macOS and mobile)
Entra ID / Azure AD
and SSO
SaaS administration
Good understanding of endpoint security and general security best practices
Exposure to
ISO 27001
(hands‑on is great, but not essential)
Comfortable managing small office networks (Unifi experience is a big plus)
Enjoys ownership, autonomy, and responsibility
Calm under pressure, able to prioritise well when everything feels urgent
What Makes This Role Different
You’ll be the
first dedicated IT hire , with real ownership from day one
Freedom to improve, automate, and redesign how internal IT works
Clear opportunity to grow into a team lead role as the company scales
Direct impact on how people experience IT every day
A culture that values outcomes over process, with trust and autonomy
How They Work
Hybrid working:
3 days a week in the central Manchester office
Casual, friendly culture with high standards
They move fast, fix things properly, and don’t overcomplicate
No micromanagement, plenty of trust
Interested? If you’re an IT Administrator or IT Operations professional who enjoys ownership, variety, and building things properly in a fast‑moving environment, this is a standout opportunity.
Drop me a message to find out more or apply directly.
At Inara Talent, we believe everyone deserves a fair chance to shine. We connect great people from all backgrounds with opportunities where they can thrive, making sure hiring is fair, inclusive, and truly diverse. No matter your race, gender, age, ability, or background—we focus on what really matters: your talent.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Languages
- English
Notice for Users
This job comes from a TieTalent partner platform. Click "Apply Now" to submit your application directly on their site.