United Kingdom - Maldon
Posted: 18/02/2026
Salary: £80 K to £85 K per Year
ID: 37127_BH
Apply OR Tech NET has partnered with a well-established organisation in the timber / distribution space (c.300 employees) to hire a Strategic IT Manager to lead and modernise IT across 5 UK sites.
This is a broad, high-impact role combining hands-on ownership of the IT estate with strategic planning and a major Biz Track (Epicor) ERP upgrade project.
The opportunity
You'll take end-to-end responsibility for IT, strengthening resilience and security while improving operational efficiency through better systems, reporting and process optimisation. You'll also play a key role in shaping a 3-5 year IT roadmap aligned to business growth and performance.
Key responsibilities Lead and manage all IT across 5 UK sites
Own and optimise the ERP platform (Biz Track / Bos Trak)
Lead the ERP upgrade programme (project ownership, stakeholder management, vendor coordination)
Ensure business continuity, system reliability, and robust cyber security
Maintain networks, servers, hardware and site connectivity
Develop reporting and management dashboards
Improve systems supporting stock, logistics and operational workflows
Manage IT suppliers and third-party providers
Control IT budget, user support and staff training
Define and deliver a 3-5 year IT strategy
Essential experience
ERP management within a distribution / stock-led environment
ERP implementation and/or upgrade delivery experience
Multi-site IT ownership (sites, users, connectivity, support model)
Infrastructure and network oversight
Database knowledge (SQL preferred)
Cyber security management and compliance focus
Strong project management capability
Exposure to E-Commerce environments
Desirable
Experience in timber / builders merchant / distribution / manufacturing
Warehouse scanning systems and logistics integration
Cloud migration experience
Personal attributes
Commercially minded and improvement-focused
Strategic but comfortable being hands-on when needed
Strong communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Practical problem-solver who brings structure and pace
Location / working pattern
Based in Maldon, Essex (with travel to other UK sites as required)
On-site, 5 days per week (this is a visible, business-facing role)
Interested in a role with genuine ownership and a clear transformation agenda? Apply or message Tech NET for a confidential conversation.
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