IT Manager -Southampton (hybrid (50:50) - £75,000 p.a + company car or allowance Role Focus - IT Foundation, Enablement and ChangeThis role is focused on getting the IT foundations aligned, stabilised, and ready to support a sustained programme of innovation and change across the organisation. It is less about setting strategy and more about making change possible, by ensuring the core technology estate, operating model, and team capability are fit for purpose.The role acts as an enabler for transformation, working closely with the Head of Innovation to shape how innovation can be delivered in practice. This role plays a critical part in turning strategic intent into something the business can actually execute and absorb.Responding to the day to day operational needs of a business is an integral part of how the team works, building close, supportive relationships with frontline teams on plants and sites, and approaching challenges collaboratively. The focus is on working together to keep systems safe, secure, and compliant, while making practical, well considered changes that support operational delivery. This naturally includes using safe, controlled IT environments to explore ideas and proof of concepts together, allowing learning, confidence, and trust to develop before changes are introduced into production. The role requires hands on experience across a predominantly Microsoft technology stack, spanning both legacy and modern platforms, within a currently hybrid environm