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SMG

IT Operations Manager

SMG

IT Operations Manager responsible for leading and scaling IT operations at SMG, driving secure, high-performing systems and best-in-class service.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the delivery of secure, scalable and high-performing IT operations across the business
  • Own service delivery, strengthening operational governance and driving continuous improvement
  • Ensure platforms, systems and AI tools are reliable, compliant and optimised to support growth
  • Build a high-performing, accountable IT function
  • Ensure SLA performance and continuously improve service quality
  • Lead major incident management, root cause analysis and issue prevention
  • Manage IT budgets, SaaS licensing and vendor relationships to drive value
  • Oversee JML processes, access controls and identity governance
  • Administer and govern AI platforms, including GPT Enterprise
  • Monitor AI usage, mitigate risks and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
  • Strengthen security posture through patching, endpoint compliance and audit readiness
  • Support ISO27001 alignment and maintain operational evidence
  • Lead and develop IT engineers, setting KPIs and driving accountability
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency
  • Standardise documentation and reduce operational risk and dependencies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience managing IT operations in a growing organisation
  • Strong knowledge of Google Workspace administration and identity management
  • Experience with enterprise AI platforms, such as GPT Enterprise, or SaaS governance
  • Understanding of ISO27001 or structured compliance frameworks
  • Knowledge of endpoint management tools, such as Intune or equivalent
  • Experience leading, developing and performance managing engineers
  • Strong documentation and process standardisation skills
  • Commercial awareness with a focus on cost optimisation and value delivery
  • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong accountability
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Confidence to challenge and improve existing processes and standards
  • Desirable: ITIL certification, v3 or v4, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in media, marketing or multi-client environments
  • Microsoft 365 or Entra ID administration experience
  • Exposure to AI governance frameworks and data protection alignment
  • Experience supporting ISO27001 audits or ISMS documentation
  • Automation experience using scripting or workflow tools

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 10% discretionary bonus
  • £1,800 yearly wellbeing fund (on top of your salary!)
  • Free Headspace subscription
  • £500 yearly “Learning Fund” for learning
  • 4 extra Wellbeing Days off per year
  • 4pm finishes every Friday
  • Flexible and hybrid working

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Hard Skills & Tools
IT operations managementservice deliveryincident managementroot cause analysisAI platformsSaaS governanceendpoint managementautomationdocumentation standardisationbudget management
Soft Skills
leadershipaccountabilityproactive mindsetcommercial awarenessprocess improvementstrong communicationperformance managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam development
Certifications
ITIL v3ITIL v4ISO27001