IT Manager

At Children First our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well with their family. As a charity we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.

An opportunity has arisen for an IT manager to join our enthusiastic and dedicated IT team focused on providing excellent IT services to Children First. The role involves the management of IT infrastructure, systems and hardware, overseeing the work of the IT technical team.

Based in Edinburgh, with some home working and visits to sites across Scotland, the successful candidate will bring significant experience of managing cloud hosted IT services. Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Intune, the post holder will be highly motivated with robust problem solving and analytical skills.

The role will involve collaborating with colleagues across the organisation, taking the time to build relationships and understand the needs of the organisation.

Further information

This is a full-time, (35 hours per week) permanent role and while we support flexible working you will be based in Edinburgh and will be required to travel throughout Scotland. Due to this, access to a car is required.

Please download our Job Description/Person Specification to read more about this exciting and key role!

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive the benefits:

40 days annual leave (inclusive of 7 public holidays). We have a generous contributory pension scheme (the charity will pay up to 8% of your salary) and life assurance. Further benefits such as a cash-back health plan, cycle to work, and option to join a Credit Union are available.

Closing date: 29 November 2024 at 12 noon.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 9 December. For further information and to apply, please click here.

Please outline why you are interested in the position with Children First, and which skills and experience relates to the position in your cover letter.