Deputy IT Services Manager

Keys Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT services provider based in Cambridge is seeking an exceptional Deputy IT Services Manager to join their team. This role focuses on operational technical delivery of the IT strategy to benefit students, staff, and stakeholders. Experience in compliance and project management within a fast-paced environment is essential. The position offers an engaging career path in IT services, with a salary range of £35,412 to £39,152 per annum based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday per annum, increasing with service

Professional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced IT environment.
• Desirable to have a passion for improving education through IT.
• Ability to manage delivery of technical services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operational technical delivery of Trust IT strategy.
• Support the Trust IT Services Manager.
• Provide high-quality IT services.

Skills

Compliance

Project management

IT support in education

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional IT service professional to join our dynamic Trust IT services team to assist with the operational technical delivery of the Trust IT strategy. The Deputy IT Services Manager will support the Trust IT Services Manager in their tactical role, for the ultimate benefit of students, staff and other stakeholders. We require an IT Professional with good compliance and project management experience in a 'fast paced' environment to provide a forward thinking, responsive and professional service ensuring the Keys Academies Trust always remains secure and functioning. Keys IT Services is the dedicated technology support and innovation arm of Keys Academies Trust, established in January 2023 following over a decade of successful operation as part of Jack Hunt IT Support. The service exists to unlock potential through effective and forward-thinking technology solutions specifically tailored to the education sector, supporting schools and academies within the Trust and through traded services to partner schools. With a deep understanding of the unique IT needs of primary and secondary education, the team provides comprehensive support including educational IT support, network infrastructure audits, cloud migration, strategic development, training events, and procurement services. The service is committed to enhancing teaching and learning, reducing costs, and driving digital transformation across educational settings, ensuring technology is a real enabler for school improvement and organisational efficiency. You don't have to have worked in an education environment before but a passion for helping improve the education of our students through providing high quality IT services is desirable. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking at taking the next steps in their IT Services career and looking at strategic development and digital transformation. Salary will be paid at NJC SCP Grade 9, Point 24-28, £35,412 to £39,152 per annum.

• The appointment is for 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
• 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday - Thursday, Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm
• 25 Days holiday per annum, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service.