IT Manager - Education

Planet Recruitment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an IT Manager in Aylesbury, UK. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in a school environment, managing network infrastructure and providing technical support. This full-time role offers a salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 with additional benefits. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Online retail discounts

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant in a school setting.
• Excellent understanding of school environment requirements.
• Experience in upgrading IT Network systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage school’s network infrastructure and ICT applications.
• Monitor and maintain key systems including switches and server environments.
• Provide technical advice and support to staff.

Skills

IT management

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Role: IT Manager

Location: Aylesbury

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

Benefits: include salary sacrifice pension scheme, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle & ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform and online retail discounts scheme.

Overview

Our client is currently seeking an IT Manager who is motivated and enthusiastic about technology. The ideal candidate should have a natural flair for technology, a strong willingness to learn and a passion for providing exceptional service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school's network infrastructure and ICT based applications
• Monitoring and maintenance of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments, Microsoft 365 and backups
• Providing technical advice, training and support to staff to enable them to make effective use of systems
• Day to day management of all IT operations ensuring all requests are dealt with in an efficient manner
• Line manage and take responsibility for the work of the ICT support staff
• 2nd/3rd line support
• Enforcing and monitoring in line with school policies
• Training of internal staff

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong passion for IT, with at least 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting
• Exceptional understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of working within the school environment
• Experience in upgrading a school IT Network system
• Self‑motivation, with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, as well as exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a talent for problem‑solving and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to enhance the services provided by the team

The role is offered on a full year, full‑time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

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