Network Manager

Hays.; Stockport; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A high school in Stockport is seeking an experienced Network Manager to oversee their IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant IT qualifications, and experience in managing networks and security systems. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including a government pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

28-day holiday (plus bank holidays)

Extra 2 days after 5 years' service

Attractive government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Gym memberships

Health plans

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of proven experience in IT roles.
• Experience in the education sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's infrastructure, including servers and networks.
• Oversee network administration and control access rights.
• Maintain high security of school networks.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Analytical Mindset

Education

Relevant IT Qualifications

Tools

Google Workspace

MIS Systems

Server Administration

Job description

Your new company
A high school in Stockport had approached Hays seeking an experienced IT professional for a Network Manager role. The school has over 800 pupils from ages 11 -16 and over 100 staff. They are looking for someone that is strategic yet technical to join the team. The role will be on site 5 days a week, Monday-Friday.
Your new role
As the network manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• To manage the school's infrastructure, including servers, networks, security systems, helpdesk and troubleshooting services.
  
• Maintain and upgrade software applications.
  
• Oversee network administration, including setting up new staff and pupils and controlling access rights.
  
• Hold regular team meetings with ICT support staff, manage their performance and undertake appraisals.
  
• Maintain a high level of security of school networks, including firewalls, antivirus software and access control systems with back-up data
  

What you'll need to succeed
In order to secure this role, the ideal candidate would have :

• Over 3 years of proven experience in IT roles (Education sector experience desirable)
• Relevant IT qualifications
• Leadership experience
• Experience of using Google Workspace, school MIS systems and server administration
• Have excellent customer service skills and be personable (able to understand and empathise with non-technical users)
• Knowledge of data protection requirements and cybersecurity polices
• Be highly organised and proactive
• Have an analytical mindset and ability to collate and interpret data

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £36,000 and £40,500 dependent on experience, as well as an attractive benefits package. This benefit package will include a 28-day holiday (plus bank holidays), then an extra 2 days after 5 years' service and an attractive government pension scheme. You will also gain access to an employee scheme, which includes benefits such as cycle to work, wellbeing, gym memberships, health plans.
What you need to do now
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