IT Manager

Are you a passionate IT professional ready to make a real impact in education? We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive IT Manager to drive innovation, support cutting-edge technology, and help deliver an outstanding digital experience across our College Group.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead day-to-day IT operations, work closely with our Managed Service Provider (MSP), and play a key role in delivering our ICT Strategic Plan. From maintaining high-performing networks and secure systems to supporting modern teaching environments and specialist exam setups, no two days are the same.

You’ll lead and inspire a dedicated IT team, oversee infrastructure improvements, champion service excellence, and help create a technology-rich environment that supports both staff and students to thrive., * Support the delivery of the College Group ICT Strategic Plan and agreed service levels.

• Work closely with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) to ensure smooth and effective IT service delivery.
• Lead, supervise and support the IT team, including workload planning and staff development.
• Monitor and maintain network performance, security, backups and system upgrades.
• Manage the deployment, maintenance and auditing of IT hardware and software.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, software licensing and operational procedures.
• Provide hands-on technical support and coordinate repairs, installations and upgrades.

Do you have a GCSE?, * MCSE qualification or equivalent

• Computer based degree or equivalent in computer engineering or relevant field
• Experience working within an education environment is desirable
• Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent
• 3rd line technical knowledge with excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.