Head Of IT

WeDoData; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension (20%?)

Job summary

WeDoData is recruiting an experienced Head of IT for a great FE client in Greater London. You will lead a busy technical support function, manage a team of 5, oversee networks and infrastructure, and drive IT projects while coordinating with suppliers to ensure secure, reliable systems across multiple sites.

This hands-on leadership role also covers IT strategy, budgets, disaster recovery, data security and service performance, with collaboration at senior leadership level to plan future

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an IT service and leading a technical team.
• Hands-on leadership with a focus on delivering reliable IT services.
• Experience working with staff and students in an education setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tech Support team (5 staff) and oversee networks and infrastructure.
• Direct IT projects and manage suppliers to deliver initiatives on time and within budget.
• Ensure security, reliability and fit-for-purpose IT systems across sites.
• Develop and own IT strategy, budgets, disaster recovery, data security and service performance.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to plan future IT improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

IT service mgmt

Budget management

Vendor management

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Active Directory

Intune

Networking

Firewalls

Cloud hybrid

Virtualisation

PowerShell

Automation

Backup & DR

Data security

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

WeDoData is a specialist recruitment company that focuses on non-teaching support in the education sector.

We’re working exclusively with a great further education client in Greater London who are recruiting for an experienced Head of IT to lead a busy technical support function and take responsibility for the day‑to‑day delivery of IT services across multiple sites.

This is a hands‑on leadership role. You’ll manage the Tech Support team (5), oversee networks and infrastructure, lead IT projects, manage suppliers and make sure systems are secure, reliable and fit for purpose.

You’ll also have responsibility for IT strategy, budgets, disaster recovery, data security and service performance, working closely with senior leaders to plan future improvements.

You’ll need proven experience managing an IT service and leading a technical team, backed by a strong understanding of areas such as:

• Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory and Intune


• Networking, firewalls and infrastructure


• Cloud and hybrid environments


• Virtualisation


• PowerShell and automation


• Backup, disaster recovery and business continuity

You’ll be comfortable managing projects, budgets and competing priorities, while still being approachable and focused on providing a good service to staff and students.

The salary is £45,800 to £51,600, with 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a 20% pension. My client can also offer hybrid working with 1-2 days WFH each week, based on business needs.

Unfortunately my client is unable to provide sponsorship.

For more information, please call Jay at WeDoData.

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WeDoData (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.