IT Manager

PRG; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the education sector is seeking an experienced IT Manager for a 6-month contract. This role is hybrid and involves leading IT operations while ensuring a secure and reliable technology environment. Key requirements include experience in an education setup and strong technical leadership skills. The successful candidate will manage IT projects and support a small team effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong background in networks and systems administration.
• Proven experience maintaining efficient IT and digital systems in an education environment.
• Project management capability, with the ability to deliver upgrades and enhancements.
• Confident leadership skills with experience guiding IT teams.
• A proactive, organised individual able to thrive in a fast‑paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day IT operations and ensuring ICT infrastructure is maintained to a high standard.
• Leading, mentoring and supporting the internal IT team.
• Planning and delivering IT projects end-to-end.
• Ensuring all systems, networks and software remain secure, reliable and up to date.
• Embedding best practice across infrastructure, networking and MIS platforms.

Skills

CCTV systems

Active Directory & Group Policy

TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, RDS

Microsoft Server environments

Hyper-V

Veeam

MIS applications

Windows software and desktop management

Job description

IT Manager | 6 month contract | Outside IR35 £(Apply online only) (DOE) | Hybrid

I'm currently working with a client in the education sector who is seeking an experienced IT Manager for an initial 6-month contract. This role requires someone who can quickly take ownership of their IT operations, lead a small team and maintain a secure, reliable technology environment. You must have experience working within an education setting - ideally within a Multi Academy Trust (MAT).

The Role

You will be responsible for the smooth operation, maintenance and enhancement of the organisation's digital systems, networking infrastructure and MIS applications. The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple priorities, delivering IT projects and providing strong technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day IT operations and ensuring ICT infrastructure is maintained to a high standard
• Leading, mentoring and supporting the internal IT team
• Planning and delivering IT projects end-to-end
• Ensuring all systems, networks and software remain secure, reliable and up to date
• Embedding best practice across infrastructure, networking and MIS platforms

Essential Technical Skills

• CCTV systems
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, RDS
• Microsoft Server environments
• Hyper‑V
• Veeam
• MIS applications
• Windows software and desktop management

What They’re Looking For

• Strong background in networks and systems administration
• Proven experience maintaining efficient IT and digital systems in an education environment
• Project management capability, with the ability to deliver upgrades and enhancements
• Confident leadership skills with experience guiding IT teams
• A proactive, organised individual able to thrive in a fast‑paced setting

If you have the required education‑sector experience and you’re available for a new contract opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV.