
Lead IT Ops Manager
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full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £82,800 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own joiner/mover/leaver workflows, RBAC, approvals/SLAs, and audit trails across all key systems; maintain Google Workspace architecture (org units/policies) as we expand internationally.
- Procure, configure, track, refresh, retrieve, and securely dispose of hardware; run global logistics and ensure MDM/security baselines are enforced.
- Build and maintain HRIS→IT integrations and request workflows (access, hardware, resets), plus lightweight documentation/KB to reduce interruptions.
- Operate corporate IT controls using Vanta and JumpCloud (device compliance, access logging, evidence), support vendor/security reviews, and keep policies/documentation audit-ready.
- Track core IT metrics (onboarding time, SLA performance, device compliance, inventory/spend) and continuously improve reliability and speed.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in IT operations / IT management in a startup or scaling environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with IAM and directory tooling (JumpCloud/Okta equivalents) and access lifecycle best practices.
- Experience with MDM / endpoint management, device security baselines, and remote support.
- Automation/process mindset: can design workflows, document clearly, and reduce manual work through integrations.
- Comfortable supporting a distributed/global workforce (logistics, vendors, time zones, jurisdiction constraints).
- Strong cross-functional communication with Ops, People, Security, and Engineering.
- Direct experience with Google Workspace, Rippling, JumpCloud, Vanta, as well as hardware vendors Apple, lenovo, Tequipy.
- Workflow automation tooling (e.g. n8n) and basic scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash).
- Exposure to SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / GDPR controls and evidence collection.
Benefits
- Competitive salary - our current band for this role is £82,800 or equivalent in local currency.
- We review salaries twice a year using real-time market data, with transparent, consistent pay for the same role and level.
- Stock Options - everyone on the team has ownership in our mission.
- 25 days holiday + public holidays - Swap public holidays for ones that matter most to you. Plus, get an extra day off for your birthday 🎉.
- Remote & flexible working - We’re fully remote, distributed across Europe with clear core hours, and no internal meetings on Friday afternoons.
- Home working & wellbeing budgets:
- Up to £1,200 / €1,200 annually to upgrade your remote setup (co-working passes, equipment, etc.).
- Up to £150 / €150 monthly on anything that supports your wellbeing - from therapy to gym memberships to meditation apps.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
IT operationsIT managementIAMdirectory toolingMDMendpoint managementworkflow automationscriptingGoogle Workspacehardware procurement
Soft Skills
automation mindsetcross-functional communicationprocess designdocumentationsupporting distributed workforce
Certifications
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR