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# School Strategic ICT Manager

- **Company:** Supply Heroes
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Internet Security, Cloud Services, Wireless Networks, Information Technology, Network Server
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/school-strategic-ict-manager/49848365

## About the Role

completion. * Ensure all systems are secure, scalable, resilient and compliant with relevant legislation and guidance. * Take responsibility for cybersecurity, business continuity planning and disaster recovery. * Manage ICT budgets, procurement activities and supplier contracts. * Build strong relationships with staff, students, senior leaders and external partners. * Ensure ICT services effectively support teaching, learning and operational requirements across the school. The Ideal Candidate We are seeking an experienced ICT professional who can demonstrate: * Significant experience managing ICT infrastructure within an education setting or a similarly complex organisation. * Proven experience leading and developing ICT teams. * Strong project management experience, including delivering large-scale technology improvements. * Excellent knowledge of: * Microsoft 365 * Cloud-based technologies * Networking and wireless infrastructure * Cybersecurity and cyber resilience *
Device management and endpoint security * Experience managing budgets, procurement processes and supplier relationships. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Essential Knowledge Applicants should possess a strong understanding of: * Department for Education Digital and Technology Standards. * Online safety requirements within educational settings. * Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance relating to technology, safeguarding and filtering/monitoring systems. * GDPR, data protection legislation and information security principles. * Business continuity planning and disaster recovery processes. Personal Qualities The successful candidate will: Be a strategic thinker with excellent operational delivery skills. Have strong leadership and people management abilities. Be proactive, resilient and solutions-focused. Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills. Be, committed to providing exceptional levels of ICT support and

## Description

become a permanent appointment. The Role Reporting directly to the Strategic Business Manager, you will play a key leadership role across the school, taking ownership of the ICT strategy and overseeing all aspects of technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems management and ICT service delivery. You will have the opportunity to shape the school's long-term digital vision while leading significant infrastructure projects and developing a high-performing ICT team. Key Responsibilities * Develop and implement the school's ICT strategy in line with school improvement priorities. * Lead, manage and develop the ICT support team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. * Oversee the maintenance, development and security of the school's ICT infrastructure. * Manage networks, servers, cloud services, telephony systems, wireless infrastructure and end-user devices. * Lead ICT modernisation and infrastructure improvement projects from planning through to


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