ICT Infrastructure Specialist

Girl's Schools Association; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The ICT Department at Girl's Schools Association seeks an enthusiastic ICT Infrastructure Specialist. This role involves providing effective solutions in a dynamic environment with responsibilities over ICT systems and network configurations. The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive salary package along with 25 days holiday and other benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free lunches

Free parking

25 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown) and public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with SAN, blade centre, and virtualization technology.
• Knowledge of firewall and switch configuration.
• Able to work independently and demonstrate flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot ICT infrastructure and provide solutions.
• Provide expertise across software, hardware, and network technologies.
• Work effectively across various technical environments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

The ICT Department is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced ICT Infrastructure Specialist. Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Details

The successful candidate will:

1. Act as a trouble-shooter, providing effective and timely solutions across all infrastructure, including ICT systems, document core systems, software, hardware, and network technologies such as physical and virtual systems.
2. Be an ICT expert in SAN, blade centre, and virtualisation technology.
3. Be fully conversant with firewall, core switch, and edge switch configuration.
4. Have strong problem-solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, be able to work independently, possess excellent organisational skills, and demonstrate a flexible approach to work.

Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school with approximately 2,500 pupils. Located on a 32-acre campus just a mile from the town centre, it is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.

The Foundation Services Department supports school operations and includes Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL), which manages BSS Weddings and Events, BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone, and Patterdale Hall, an outdoor pursuits centre at Lake Ullswater. Staff have the opportunity to combine educational work with engaging in a dynamic business environment.

An attractive salary and benefits package is offered, including a generous pension scheme, free lunches, free parking, and 25 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown) plus public holidays.

For further details and to apply online, please visit the school website.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 21 July 2025 at 12:00 noon.

We value diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Bolton School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.