Applications Manager Location: Bristol / Hybrid Salary: £58,000 - £66,000 About the Role We are seeking an Applications Manager to oversee a portfolio of corporate and administrative IT services, ensuring their operational excellence, security, and alignment with strategic objectives. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality digital solutions, maintaining service performance, and driving innovation to enhance efficiency and user experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage IT applications and services teams, ensuring they meet performance and security standards. Oversee the full lifecycle of applications, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices. Monitor service performance against SLAs and drive continuous improvement. Support budget planning and financial management for the applications portfolio. Develop and implement digital strategies in collaboration with senior leadership. Manage third-party suppliers, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality service delivery. Identify and mitigate risks, including disaster recovery planning for critical applications. Lead complex, high-impact projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and best practices. What We're Looking For: Proven experience managing IT applications and service delivery in a large enterprise environment. Strong technical knowledge of corporate applications, IT security, and compliance requirements. Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. Experience in managing relationships with senior stakeholders and external suppliers. Strong financial acumen and experience in strategic planning. ITIL Foundation certification (or equivalent knowledge). ADZN1_UKTJ