Job Description

Job Advert - IT Manager

Acquisitions Systems Ltd / Pharmagraph is looking for an experienced IT Manager to join our well-established and growing engineering company. The role is based in Finchampstead and reports to the Technical Director.

ASL is an engineering focussed company that is agile to market needs to ensure we provide software and products that assist our customers in achieving regulatory compliance and are easy to use. A key strength remains in our ability to provide a turnkey project from design, build, installation and qualification through to system lifetime support and calibration which is only possible with our expert teams.

The role

As IT Manager, you will be responsible for the organisation's IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, and compliance, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and audit-ready.

A key focus of the role is to support the organisation to ISO 27001 certification, embedding best-practice information security governance and controls across the business.

You will work closely with engineering, quality, and leadership teams to ensure IT systems support regulated environments and business growth.

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following activities relating to ASL/ Pharmagraph environmental monitoring systems:

IT Infrastructure & Operations

Oversee day-to-day IT operations including servers, networks, cloud platforms, and end-user systems Ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure supporting engineering and regulated workflows Own backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity arrangements

Information Security & ISO 27001 Implementation

Support the full ISO 27001 lifecycle, from gap analysis through to certification Develop and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) Implement and oversee security controls including access management, endpoint protection, logging, and incident response Promote a strong security culture through policies, training, and awareness

Compliance & Quality Support

Ensure IT systems align with relevant regulatory and data integrity requirements (e.g. GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR where applicable) Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits with appropriate documentation and evidence

Application, Strategy and Leadership

Oversee business-critical applications and data systems Define and deliver IT strategy aligned with business and compliance needs Lead IT projects, manage vendors and budgets, and evaluate new technologies Line-manage external service providers, fostering a collaborative and service-focused team culture

About You

You combine strong technical leadership with a commitment to security, reliability, and service excellence. You bring our values to life by setting direction, empowering teams, and ensuring technology enables the business effectively.

Be Dynamic -

You're proactive and adaptable, anticipating change, prioritising initiatives, and leading teams through technical and organisational challenges.

Integrity

- You lead with accountability, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and build trust through transparent decision-making and governance.

Collaborative

- You partner effectively with senior leaders, vendors, and cross-functional teams, fostering knowledge-sharing and alignment between IT and the wider business.

Excellence

- You set high standards for systems, security, and service delivery, driving continuous improvement, resilience, and operational maturity.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

You bring broad, hands-on IT infrastructure expertise with a strong focus on security, reliability, and compliance in regulated environments.

Broad IT infrastructure experience across networking, servers, cloud, and end-user systems Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks, particularly ISO 27001 Experience supporting compliance, audits, and validation in regulated environments Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, QMS, databases) Experience managing suppliers, projects, and IT budgets Previous people-management or senior technical leadership experience would be advantageous

Why join us?

Profit related, tax-free bonus after 1 years' service as part of our Employee Ownership Trust. Pension scheme. Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday. Your leave grows with your service -- after two years, you'll earn an extra day each year, up to a maximum of 31 days. Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service Benefit Early finish on a Friday, working week 37.5hrs Mon-Fri, excluding Bank Holidays.
Must have the right to work in the UK.

Join us at Acquisition Systems Ltd, where your skills and dedication will drive innovation and reliability in the Life Science sector. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Apply now and become a key player in our mission to ensure excellence in healthcare and scientific research!

We are an equal opportunities employer -- we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person