IT Operations ManagerBradford + HybridUp to £60,000Your new roleTo take day-to-day ownership of our IT services and infrastructure, lead the helpdesk team, and play an active role in driving how we use AI and automation to work smarter. Working in conjunction with the IT Director on our broader IT, AI and data strategies.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the reliable, day-to-day running of IT services across both sites - infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, telephony and end-user computing - with overall accountability for service health, capacity and major incident escalation.Day-to-day supervision of the IT Helpdesk Analysts, setting clear priorities, quality assurance, day-to-day workload management, appraisals and performance management.Manage the operational health of our Azure-based infrastructure alongside Microsoft 365 platforms, keeping platforms patched, monitored, documented and secure, and contributing to infrastructure projects as they ariseOversee availability and supplier coordination for our core legal systems, including our Practice Management System (Partner for Windows) and Document Management System (NetDocuments).Work with the IT Director to identify and deliver AI and automation opportunities across the firm.Operational ownership of our cyber security and data security provisions including Cyber Essentials Plus, access management, patching, backup and DR. Work with the IT Director, MSP and specialist suppliers to keep the firm secure and complian