Head of IT

To lead the Trust's IT function. The post-holder will be responsible for shaping and delivering an IT strategy that meets the current and future needs of our academies, ensuring secure, cost-effective, and high-performing services. This is a key leadership role that balances strategic thinking with tactical operational delivery. The post-holder will be responsible for the strategic planning, day to day operations, delivery of new services and solutions and capacity planning to ensure IT infrastructure meets the current and future requirements of the academies and the Trust. The post-holder will work closely with academies, external partners and central team to ensure IT underpins educational needs and delivers operational excellence, and that cyber security, digital learning and IT service management are future-ready and resilient.

Do you have experience in Technical support?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £59,753.00-£64,878.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centers, and a School-Centered Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.