IT Manager London, England
Job description
ABOUT ZENOBE
Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.
We’re transforming grids to enable the take up of more renewables, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, repurposing electric vehicle batteries for clean portable power and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers.
We have 225 MW of operational and under construction grid scale battery capacity and over 30% of the UK’s EV buses, and are expanding our operations in Australia, New Zealand, US and Europe. We’re a rapidly growing company looking for talented people to join us.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We have a newly created position for an in-house IT Manager to be based at our London Embankment office. Reporting to the COO your focus will be to ensure the smooth operation and security of all information technology systems across our global business.
The IT Manager will manage our third-party IT support provider and multiple cloud-based SaaS services, in addition to owning the IT budget and overseeing the purchase of computer equipment and software.
This is an office based role with flexibility to work from home on Fridays.
A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAY
- Provide new starters with devices, accounts and applications along with the IT support, training, and orientation they need
- Manage efficient and effective technology access for all users including requests for access rights, software tools and IT equipment
- Implement an IT budget for the organisation. Advise on organisation’s IT equipment, networking, and connectivity needs and control the purchase of equipment, software, and services
- Ensure that the network, video conferencing, printing and other IT facilities within our offices are working correctly and organise troubleshooting or repair when necessary for IT equipment
- Manage relationships with third-party IT service provider and other technology suppliers, and ensure they respond to requests and incidents within the agreed SLAs
- Oversee information security and maintain network and user security through hardware or software installation or through education. Review the security controls and performance to ensure that we remain compliant with ISO27001 certification
- Lead the development and exercise of business continuity plans for all our IT systems
- Lead IT projects as needed e.g. Password management, SharePoint set up and management etc
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.
Technical Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferable
- Experience providing excellent IT support to customers within an organisation of 150-250 people using Microsoft Office 365 and multiple SaaS services
- Good understanding of information security principles and implementation
- Experience of managing suppliers and budgets
Desirable:
- ISO27001 information security management systems and controls
- Experience of ITIL service management practices
WORKING AT ZENOBE
We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.
If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!
WHAT WE OFFER
Charge your career at Zenobē and receive
- Up to 20% annual bonus for being awesome
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance, for you and the family
- £1500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
- Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
- Cashback health plan
- Plus more
Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.
