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# Assistant It Manager

- **Company:** Tradewind Recruitment
- **Location:** Ramsbottom, UK
- **Salary:** £34,000.0 - £36,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Backup Devices, Disaster Recovery, Windows Servers, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2886931936-2

## About the Role

We are looking for someone who has:

 * Previous experience in an IT support or infrastructure role, ideally within education.
 * Experience supervising or mentoring IT staff.
 * Strong knowledge of:
 + Microsoft Windows Server
 + Active Directory & Group Policy
 + Microsoft 365
 + Networking (Switches, VLANs, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP)
 + Endpoint management
 + Hardware troubleshooting
 * Excellent communication and customer service skills.
 * The ability to prioritise workloads across multiple sites.
 * A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
 * A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between schools is required.

## Description

Working alongside the IT Manager, you'll help oversee day-to-day ICT operations across several school sites, providing leadership to onsite technicians while ensuring staff and students have access to high-quality IT services that enhance teaching, learning and business operations., As Assistant IT Manager, you will:

 * Support the management of IT services across multiple school sites.
 * Lead, mentor and develop a team of IT Technicians.
 * Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support where required.
 * Assist with planning, implementing and maintaining ICT infrastructure.
 * Ensure systems remain secure, reliable and compliant with relevant standards.
 * Support Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server and endpoint management.
 * Monitor network performance and resolve infrastructure issues.
 * Assist with hardware procurement, deployment and asset management.
 * Support disaster recovery, backups and business continuity planning.
 * Work closely with school leadership teams to identify technology improvements.
 * Contribute to IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations and new technology rollouts.
 * Maintain documentation and ensure ICT policies and procedures are followed.


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