Head of Information Technology

TRIA; Sutton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIA in Sutton is seeking an experienced IT Manager/Head of IT to shape the long-term IT strategy in a newly created leadership role within a well-established school. You will lead the IT function, infrastructure and digital roadmap, working across teaching and operations to drive innovation and secure systems.

This hands-on leadership position requires strong infrastructure, security and vendor management skills, with clear communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an IT function in education or similar sector.
• Proven track record delivering technology strategies.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on with infrastructure and security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's IT function, infrastructure and digital strategy.
• Deliver technology projects and oversee cyber security and compliance.
• Manage suppliers, budgets and long-term technology planning.
• Support senior leadership and ensure on-site delivery, Monday to Friday.

Skills

IT leadership

IT strategy

stakeholder management

cyber security

Microsoft 365

project management

Tools

Azure

Windows Server

ITIL

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Manager, Head of IT or Network Manager to join a well-established school in a newly created leadership position where you'll have the opportunity to shape the long‑term IT strategy and play a key role in the organisation's digital transformation.

This organisation is a successful and growing school with a strong reputation and a collaborative culture. Following recent leadership changes, they are investing in the future of their technology function and are looking for someone who can bring strategic direction whilst remaining hands‑on when required.

Reporting directly into the Senior Leadership Team, you will take ownership of the school's IT services, infrastructure and digital roadmap. Working across the organisation, you'll lead technology projects, oversee cyber security and compliance, support the continued adoption of Microsoft 365, and help drive innovation across teaching and operational departments.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading an IT function within an education environment or similar organisation. You'll have a strong infrastructure background, experience developing IT strategy and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where you can genuinely influence the future direction of IT whilst enjoying a varied leadership role with real autonomy.

The Role:

• Lead the school's IT function, infrastructure and digital strategy
• Deliver technology projects, manage cyber security, compliance and Microsoft 365 adoption
• Manage suppliers, budgets and IT services whilst supporting senior leadership with long‑term technology planning
• Full‑time onsite role, Monday‑Friday

The Person:

• Previous experience in an IT leadership role such as IT Manager, Head of IT, Network Manager within the education sector
• Strong background across IT infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, networking and cyber security
• Experience delivering IT strategy, managing projects, suppliers and budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to support users of varying technical ability
• Commutable to South London and happy to work onsite