IT & Digital Lead

As IT & Digital Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our IT systems and team while driving the digital transformation of the business. This is a broad, hands-on role, requiring someone comfortable working across the full range of IT support, from practical troubleshooting and 1st line support through to strategic projects. You will work closely with leaders across the organisation to identify opportunities where technology, automation, and AI can improve processes, increase productivity, and enhance decision-making.

You will be a key contributor to our future success by ensuring our systems remain secure, reliable, and fit for purpose while helping our people embrace new ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the IT team.
• Drive the strategic use of AI and automation across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and digital transformation.
• Develop and implement cyber security strategies, controls and awareness initiatives.
• Ensure the security, availability and performance of IT infrastructure, networks, systems and applications.
• Manage relationships with external IT partners, vendors and service providers.
• Support business continuity, disaster recovery and risk management activities.
• Lead IT projects from concept through to implementation.
• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning and innovation.

About You

We are looking for someone who is technically capable, commercially aware, and excited about the future of technology.

You will ideally have:

• Experience leading or managing an IT function or team.
• Experience with ERP or business systems (e.g. Epicor, SAP, Dynamics) desirable.

• Comfortable working across the full range of IT activity, from hands-on troubleshooting and user support through to strategic digital transformation projects.

• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles and best practices.

• Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, including Entra ID, Intune, device management and identity/access management.
• Experience applying AI tools or automation to real business problems, with a practical understanding of how technology can improve ways of working.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The confidence to challenge existing processes and propose better ways of working.
• A proactive approach to learning new technologies and developing new skills.
• A desire to make a genuine impact on how people work and collaborate.

Why Join Rubberatkins?

At Rubberatkins, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing our employees, encouraging innovation, and providing opportunities for growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how technology supports our future. You will have the freedom to challenge convention, introduce new ideas, and help create a workplace that is ready for tomorrow.

Be part of the change. Lead innovation. Strengthen security. Make tomorrow better than today.

This is a full-time, office-based role. Regular face-to-face collaboration with colleagues across the business, including our manufacturing site, is a key requirement of the position.

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