Develop your career in Strand Palace – Great Place to Work 2024
Strand Palace is looking for IT Manager to support the Director of IT in delivering the IT strategy and requirements of Strand Palace.
About Strand Palace
Part of London & Regional Hotels, Strand Palace is one of London’s largest independent hotels. We have been welcoming guests from all corners of the UK and worldwide since 1909.Right in the heart of London, all 788 guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, and bar are refurbished to a modern and contemporary style inspired by the hotel's popular art deco era in the 1920's.
We were recently awarded the ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation demonstrating our dedication to supporting our teams and making Strand Palace a great place to work.
About L+R Hotels
L+R Hotels is a highly motivated, family-owned global hotel investment and management company, committed to delivering excellent hospitality and creating long-term sustainable value. The company owns an extensive portfolio, with approximately 21,500 bedrooms across 90 hotels in the UK, Continental Europe, the US, and the Caribbean.
Benefits
Working at Strand Palace has its perks. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Attractive and competitive salary
- Hotel discounts in rooms, bars, and restaurants
- Employee discount rate at hotels worldwide
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch, or dinner on duty
- Opportunities for internal career progression
- Professional training and development opportunities
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Health and wellbeing cash-back plan
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Up to 33 days holiday per annum
- Free laundry and dry cleaning
- Long service recognition and awards
- Paid volunteering day
- North-bank discount card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free access to gym
- Employee assistance programme
Key Responsibilities
- Resolve complex issues effectively and efficiently liaising with multiple third parties
- Manage the network including VLAN configuration, Network Convergence, and Wi-Fi technologies.
- Manage Windows Server, Hyper-V, VMware, Group Policy, and Active Directory.
- Provide a high level of technical support and assistance to all colleagues, and guests when required.
- Manage technical projects from end to end, and able to maintain communication and engagement with multiple departments simultaneously.
- Manage GDPR, Data Protection, and Cyber Security
What We’re Looking For
- Strong hotel IT background with networking experience
- Experience with Windows Server, Hyper-V, VMware, Group Policy, and Active Directory.
- 3yrs+ experience in hotel applications, such as Opera, InfoGenesis and Knowcross
- Good knowledge of Azure and Microsoft 365, including Endpoint Manager (Intune).
Working With Us
Our team embodies and promotes diversity and inclusion. It is suitable for individuals ranging from newcomers navigating their way in the industry, to seasoned professionals who bring unparalleled expertise to the table. At Strand Palace, we foster a vibrant culture that thrives on quality interactions, exceptional service, and a touch of fun in our daily endeavours.
Strand Palace is committed to providing a sustainable future for its staff and the planet. For two consecutive years, Strand Palace has received the Green Key award and is a part of the FuturePlus programme which works towards activating and implementing initiatives for the hotel to support the environment, social responsibility, economic impact, diversity and inclusion, and climate.
Sounds Interesting? Apply now and start your career journey with Strand Palace.