Leading technical teams while remaining hands onAzure andamp; SQLIT, infrastructure, DBA and SRE team managementRole: IT ManagerLocation: Crewe/Chester (hybrid - 2 days a week in the office)Salary: Up to £65k + benefitsExalto Consulting are currently recruiting for an IT Manager for a key client in the North West. This is a hybrid role and you will be required to be in the office 2 days per week, in either Chester or Crewe.The IT Manager will lead the operational areas of internal IT, infrastructure, environment management, database administration and site reliability. This is a hybrid hands on and leadership role, combining direct technical contribution with team oversight and coordination. The role ensures that core systems are secure, reliable and scalable, environments are consistent and well managed, and operational practices support predictable service delivery. The IT Manager will work closely with software delivery, support, and product teams to maintain a stable and efficient operational foundation. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, alignment and guidance across internal IT, infrastructure, environments, DBA and Site Reliability capabilities Perform hands on technical work including configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring and maintenance when required Manage internal IT services including identity, access, endpoints, networking and collaboration platforms Oversee cloud and on premise infrastructure ensuring resilience, security and performance Coordinate ..... full job details .....