IT Operations Manager

C4S Search Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Operations Manager to lead the school's IT strategy and team. This role is crucial for ensuring a reliable IT service that empowers staff and students. The ideal candidate will work closely with leadership to create a comprehensive IT development plan, manage budgets, and implement technical strategies that align with the school's goals. If you are passionate about technology and education, and ready to make a significant impact in a thriving environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of IT in education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT strategy and people management.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance with IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT strategy and School Development Plan to support growth.
• Control IT budget and ensure continuity of IT services.

Skills

IT strategy

People management

Project planning and management

Budget management

Compliance

Strong knowledge of IT systems and support

Job description

JOB TITLE: IT Operations Manager

LOCATION: Gloucestershire

SALARY: £45,000

WAY OF WORKING: Full Time/ Office-based | Permanent

THE BUSINESS:

This is a school transformed, now thriving in one of the most exciting chapters of its journey. Built on strong values and a clear vision, we aim for academic excellence while shaping students of character, ready to make a difference. Our goal is to foster a love of learning, deliver outstanding outcomes and empower every student to achieve beyond what they thought possible.

IT OPERATIONS MANAGER:

Directly Responsible For: The management and operational functionality of the school’s IT provision, department and team, maintaining a reliable and efficient IT service for staff and students of the school.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Leadership Team to create a medium- and long-term IT strategy and develop an IT School Development Plan to support growth across all areas.
2. Design and implement a technical strategy and system infrastructure that supports current IT needs and aligns with future goals outlined in the medium- and long-term IT strategies.
3. Control the IT budget in line with plans and IT strategies and in liaison with the leadership team.
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work flexibly, sometimes outside of regular core hours, to ensure that continuity of IT services are maintained.
5. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical key stakeholders.
6. Ability to adjust working practices to accommodate changes and needs.
7. Ability to track assess new technologies and make recommendations on how they should be added (where appropriate).

YOUR KEY SKILLS:

1. Required Skills & Qualifications:
2. IT strategy
3. People management
4. Project planning and management
5. Budget management
6. Compliance
7. Strong knowledge of IT systems and support