IT Network Manager

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes

Staff discounts

On-site fitness suite

Employee assistance programme

Free annual flu vaccination

23.5 days annual leave

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments Ltd is recruiting for an ICT Network Manager to lead the ICT team and own the organisation's network, infrastructure and technical support in the Torbay area. This hands-on leadership role focuses on security, reliability and future-proofing to support teaching, learning and administration.

The candidate will oversee strategic ICT planning, manage budgets, ensure data integrity under GDPR, and mentor the ICT team while advising senior leadership on technology strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree in ICT or substantial experience in ICT networks
• Extensive experience managing Windows networks and infrastructure
• Experience leading IT technicians and staff development
• Knowledge of GDPR and education ICT policies

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the ICT team, monitoring performance and delivering training
• Develop strategic ICT plans including budgets and continuity arrangements
• Oversee secure, reliable ICT systems and data integrity in line with standards
• Direct and develop the ICT helpdesk to ensure timely ticket resolution
• Manage ICT procurement, licensing and supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance with education sector ICT policies and guidance

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

ICT degree

Tools

Windows Server

Hyper-V

Windows 10

SIMS

Office 365

Google Apps Cloud

Job description

£40,444 - £43,149 | Permanent, Full-Time, On-site | Torbay

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established education provider in the Torbay area for an ICT Network Manager to lead the ICT team and take ownership of the organisation's network, infrastructure and technical support provision. This is a hands-on leadership role, central to keeping technology secure, effective and future-proofed to support teaching, learning and administration.

The Role

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will lead and direct the ICT team, oversee strategic planning for ICT systems and infrastructure, and ensure robust security, backup and business continuity arrangements are in place. This role would suit an experienced ICT professional with strong technical knowledge of Windows networks and infrastructure, who is equally comfortable leading a team, managing a helpdesk function, and advising senior leadership on technology strategy.

Responsibilities for the IT Network Manager:

• Ensure ICT systems, infrastructure and equipment are secure, safe, effective and resilient, in line with the latest industry and Department for Education standards
• Lead and direct the ICT team, monitoring performance and delivering training, mentoring and professional development
• Produce and review strategic ICT plans, including budgets, business continuity and device lifecycle management
• Develop and maintain robust backup, recovery and business continuity procedures, and ensure data integrity in line with GDPR and other relevant legislation
• Direct and develop the ICT helpdesk function, ensuring tickets are prioritised and resolved efficiently
• Manage ICT procurement, licensing and supplier relationships, ensuring best value and adherence to financial procedures

Requirements for the IT Network Manager include:

• Suitable professional ICT qualifications to degree level, and/or substantial experience developing and maintaining an ICT network
• Substantial, up-to-date experience managing Windows networks and infrastructure, including Windows Server, Hyper-V and Windows 10 environments
• Experience managing management information and support systems (such as SIMS, Office 365 and Google Apps Cloud systems) is an advantage
• Experience leading and managing IT technicians, including day-to-day management and professional development
• Full knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation around the use of ICT in an education setting
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and lead a team

Benefits:

• Salary of £40,444 - £43,149
• Permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum)
• A minimum of 23.5 days annual leave (incremental with service), plus statutory public holidays
• Full membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, staff discounts, and free access to an on-site fitness suite
• Access to an employee assistance programme and a free annual flu vaccination

If you are an experienced ICT professional looking for a varied leadership role at the heart of a busy, supportive organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship:

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

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