Group IT Manager. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

New City College; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

New City College is seeking an experienced Group IT Manager to provide operational management of multi-site IT and network systems at their Hackney Campus. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to ensuring IT services comply with best practices. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Free access to on-site gym facilities

Five CPD days per year

Interest-free loans for travel season tickets

Health cash plan

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Discounts for shopping and dining

Office 365 available for personal devices

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of networking technologies.
• Experience with call logging systems.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversaw IT and network support systems, ensuring stability.
• Led major IT projects within time and budget.
• Managed IT Managers and engineers for training programs.

Skills

Excellent customer-facing skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Strong written communication

Strong oral communication

Organizational skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Operate effectively under pressure

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Office 365

SCCM

SAN technologies

Exchange

VMware

WSUS

Firewall technologies

Cloud technologies

Linux administration

Job description

Role Name: Group IT Manager

Location: Hackney Campus

Pay Range: £65,242-73,225 per annum

Hours and weeks: 35 per week

Contract Type: Full time

Contract Term: Permanent

Position Start Date: ASAP

Application Close: 01.06.2025

Interview Date: to be confirmed

The Role:

New City College have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to join our Team. As a Group IT Manager, you will provide operational management of multi-site IT and network support systems.

Key Responsibilities:

You will oversee IT and network support systems, ensuring stability and availability. You will lead or assist in major IT projects, ensuring they run to time and budget. Additionally, you will manage IT Managers and engineers, implementing training and development programmes. Ensuring IT services comply with legislation, College policies, and best practices is crucial. You will also prepare and deliver reports, statistics, and management information.

Who You Are:

Ideally, you are educated to degree level with relevant professional qualifications. You possess excellent customer-facing skills, experience with call logging systems, are self-motivated, a team player, and have strong written and oral communication skills. You have in-depth knowledge of networking technologies, Office 365, SCCM, SAN technologies, Exchange, VMware, WSUS, firewalls, cyber security, Microsoft services, backup technologies, wireless systems, disaster recovery, risk analysis, cloud technologies, Linux administration, and project management. You demonstrate strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, operate effectively under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
• Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
• Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.

For further information please contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: recruitment@.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About New City College:

New City College is a sector leading college group with campuses spanning east London and south-west Essex as well as two language schools. When you join NCC, you'll join a forward-thinking, dynamic team, sharing best practice to deliver first class education and skills for the benefit of our students and wider communities.

Our college environment is second to none. We boast industry standard facilities and equipment, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers. Furthermore we make sure we're a step ahead when it comes to the skills and technology needed for the jobs of tomorrow, so that employers across the region - and nationally - know where to come to update their staff teams' skills and qualifications.

New City College's 7-college merger and our combined skills and expertise places us at the forefront of further education in the UK, spanning sixth form education, adult skills, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130m, 20,000 students and 2,000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential FE organisations in the country.

At New City College we're proud of our inclusive and diverse staff and student community. We are united in our zero tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for their exciting future.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.