IT Systems Specialist, permanent, £32,000-£35,000 per annum, plus staff benefits
Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.
We’re looking for a hands‑on systems administrator who is as strong on people and process as they are on tech. Your mission is to standardise how our in‑house systems are configured and used, so that the investments we make (e.g., Microsoft 365/SharePoint/Entra, Artifax, core infrastructure and any new platforms) are adopted, sustained, and controlled—not used differently by every team.
You will build and maintain clear operating standards, training and onboarding, and evidence‑ready controls across our key platforms. You’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels to map structures, tidy data, lock in best practice and reduce one‑offs, while also providing responsive second‑line IT support and contributing to infrastructure stability and cyber hygiene.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
- Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy 11 th June 2026, closing at midday.
Interviews will be Wednesday 17 th June 2026,
For more information, please download the Lowry recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
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Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.