Founded in 2004, manufacturing innovative health products for the world’s leading brands, we are an award-winning industry leader in the field of full-service nutraceutical supply. We specialise in the production of the highest quality Tablets, Capsules, Gummies, Softgels, and Powder Blends.
Our Purpose
To enhance quality of life and longevity for all.
Our Vision
Shape the future of nutraceuticals with market leading innovation, quality and collaborative partnerships.
Our Core Values
- Healthier Together – Learn, Grow, and Succeed as one team.
- Innovation – Pursue growth, drive change and take risks.
- Excellence – Go beyond requirements and expectations.
- Passion – Enthusiasm and determination to succeed.
- Respect – Be modest, humble, open and honest.
- Vitality – Culture of fun, energy, health and balance for success
Role Summary
Monday-to-Friday (0830-1700hrs)
Working closely with the IT Manager, the Senior IT Administrator will play a key role in supporting Parkacre’s ongoing digital transformation and infrastructure modernisation projects.
The role is responsible for the day-to-day management, optimisation, security, and continuous improvement of the Company’s IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, networks, and server environments.
Acting as a senior technical escalation point within the IT department, the successful candidate will lead on the implementation and support of Microsoft 365 technologies including Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, and Windows Autopilot, whilst also supporting network infrastructure, cyber security systems, backup and disaster recovery solutions, and server administration.
The role requires a proactive, security-focused individual capable of troubleshooting complex technical issues, implementing infrastructure improvements, creating technical documentation and SOPs, and supporting the delivery of strategic IT projects across the business. The Senior IT Administrator will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure systems remain secure, efficient, and aligned with operational and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain the Company’s server, cloud, network, and IT infrastructure environments
- Lead the implementation and optimisation of Microsoft 365 technologies including Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, and Windows Autopilot
- Manage and support Active Directory, Group Policy, Hyper-V, backup, and disaster recovery systems
- Maintain and optimise firewall, endpoint protection, and cyber security solutions
- Provide technical support and resolution for escalated infrastructure and service desk issues
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across IT systems and infrastructure
- Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and standard operating processes
- Support workstation deployment, imaging, and device management strategies
- Assist with IT projects, upgrades, system migrations, and infrastructure improvements
- Ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and aligned with business requirements
Skills/Experience/Qualifications
The role of Senior IT Administrator requires a highly technical, security-focused individual with strong infrastructure, networking, cloud, and systems administration experience. To perform this role successfully, the individual must be capable of managing complex technical environments, supporting infrastructure modernisation projects, and maintaining secure and reliable IT operations across the business.
Qualifications
- Degree, equivalent qualification, or relevant industry experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Infrastructure, Networking, or a related field
- Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, Networking, or Cyber Security certifications desirable
- ITIL, CompTIA, Microsoft, or other relevant technical certifications desirable
Experience
- Proven experience within a Senior IT Administrator, Infrastructure, or Systems Administration role
- Strong experience supporting and maintaining Microsoft 365 Business Premium / Enterprise environments
- Experience managing and implementing Microsoft Intune, Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and Windows Autopilot
- Experience supporting Windows Server environments, Hyper-V, Active Directory, and Group Policy management
- Strong networking experience including VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, switches, and wireless infrastructure
- Experience supporting cyber security solutions, endpoint protection, backup, and disaster recovery systems
- Experience managing escalated technical support issues and infrastructure troubleshooting
- Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and SOPs
- Experience supporting infrastructure projects, migrations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience with SonicWall, Ubiquiti, Veeam, Bitdefender, Tenable, or similar technologies desirable
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, networking, cyber security, and systems administration
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 administration and cloud-based technologies
- Ability to identify infrastructure risks, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently whilst supporting wider team and business objectives
- Security-first mindset with strong awareness of data protection, cyber security, and GDPR principles
- Proactive and continuous improvement-focused approach to IT operations and service delivery
- Strong documentation and process management skills with attention to detail
Available Benefits
- Work within a diverse team environment.
- Located in Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire – we are commutable from Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Gainsborough, & Doncaster areas.
- Role specific non-Contractual Bonuses.
- Incremental holiday scheme.
- Company pension and benefit schemes.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Free on-site car parking.
- Employee welfare initiatives.
- Loyalty bonus schemes.
- Smarter flexible working opportunities.
- Free refreshments.
- Free weekly fresh fruit.
- Employee ‘Health-Hub’ with access to discounted nutraceutical products.
- Team social events.
Applications
If you would like to apply for this role or require more information, please contact the HR Department on 01427 666000.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to HR Department.
We will ask for references after making a conditional offer. All external appointments are subject to two satisfactory work references. One must be the applicant's present or most recent employer.
In exceptional cases, either one or both references do not need to be work references. This may apply to school-leavers, or returners to work after a long career break. Where this is the case, we will seek character references instead.
We operate a No Agency Recruitment Process. Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Parkacre Ltd, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorised to work in the UK without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the UK and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
All data is collected & managed in accordance with The Data Protection Act 2018.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
