Assistant It Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent full-time

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Career progression

Consultant support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an Assistant IT Manager to oversee IT services across Bolton, Bury and Halifax schools. You will mentor IT Technicians, provide 2nd/3rd line support, and help plan ICT infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable technology for teaching and operations.

The role requires leadership in education IT, knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and Microsoft 365, plus strong communication and problem solving. Travel between sites is involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in an IT support or infrastructure role, ideally within education.
• Experience supervising or mentoring IT staff.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, Networking, Endpoint management and hardware troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 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 with school leadership to identify technology improvements.
• Contribute to IT projects, including upgrades, migrations and new rollouts.
• Maintain ICT policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

Microsoft 365

Networking

Endpoint management

Hardware troubleshooting

Job description

Assistant IT Manager

Assistant IT Manager - Multi-Academy School Group

Location: Bolton, Bury, & Halifax (Multi-site)

Salary: 34,000 - 36,500 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a successful and expanding group of schools to recruit an experienced Assistant IT Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional looking to take the next step in their career, supporting multiple education settings and helping to deliver reliable, secure and innovative technology solutions.

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.

The Role

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.

The Ideal Candidate

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.

In Return

Tradewind Recruitment can offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent full‑time opportunity.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative education environment.
• Varied and rewarding role with genuine career progression.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced IT professional looking to make a real impact within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV, or contact Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.