Group IT Manager

Who We Are

Extraordinary places, passionate people, and shared learning experiences: this is Aethos. We believe that traveling and hospitality should leave a lasting positive impact on the mind, body, and soul. That's the reason why we choose our locations very carefully and work together with people who want to be part of a community instead of just "having a job". Everyone who works at Aethos can make a personal impact on the community and company - great ideas can come from anywhere.

We are a young and dynamic hospitality company that understands the value of time with friends and loved ones. We make a conscious choice towards sustainability and well-being, and the luxury of time and space. We stand for freedom from the stresses and anxieties of modern life. We want to be the first choice for anyone who seeks respite and refuge from the boring, the stressful, and the unsustainable. That's why we define hospitality differently: while all of our decisions should be made with the community and needs of our guests in mind, we always strive to create a community that we want to be part of and that improves the world around us. We invite you to be part of our story.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-reliant IT Manager to serve as a technology leader within Aethos. You will operate with full ownership over system administration, data security, infrastructure, and IT strategy across all business functions. You'll evaluate, implement, and maintain tools for administration, accounting, HR, legal, and operations, ensuring our lean operations remain secure, efficient, and aligned with our core values. If you have solid IT knowledge, enjoy implementation of new technology and applications, and want to grow in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Security: Design, implement, and monitor security protocols. Conduct risk assessments, respond to incidents, and maintain compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS where applicable).
• Manage IT Infrastructure: Oversee cloud environments, user devices, networks, and access systems across Administration, Accounting, HR, Legal, Operations.
• Cross-Functional Enablement: Act as the go-to IT partner for all departments. Gather requirements, train users, document processes, and resolve issues independently.
• Budget & Vendor Management: Control the full IT budget, track licenses, negotiate renewals, and manage external providers.
• Reporting to Leadership: Deliver clear and concise updates to the CEO on system health, risks, projects, and ROI of IT investments.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2-5 years in IT operations, with proven ability to work independently in a small or startup environment.
• Full-cycle ownership of cloud platforms (Google Workspace experience preferred).
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity essentials (patch management, access control, phishing defense, backups).
• Demonstrated experience selecting and implementing business software in at least two of: accounting, HR, legal, or hospitality operations.
• Excellent English communication (written and spoken); additional European languages a plus.
• Eligible to work in the EU, UK, or Switzerland (no visa sponsorship).
• Experience with hospitality tech (PMS, channel managers, guest Wi-Fi) is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with remote team tools (Slack, etc.)
• Comfortable being the IT representative: proactive, resourceful, and calm under pressure.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, entrepreneurial and collaborative team
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Opportunity to shape IT from the ground up in a values-driven, high-impact company
• Hybrid & remote work

So, if you're ready to take on the challenge of managing our IT environment, ensuring compliance, and contributing to our technological success, then join us as our next Group IT Manager.

With your expertise, dedication, and passion for IT excellence, you'll be an invaluable asset to our team, ensuring the health and integrity of our organization.