IT Operations Manager (12 month fixed-term contract)

Westminster School, London; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in London is seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful applicant will manage the IT team, oversee operational service delivery, and ensure prioritisation of support requests. This hands-on role offers a salary between £65,000 to £70,000, depending on experience. Applications must be submitted online before 09:00 on Friday 12th September 2025.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience managing an IT support or operations team.
• Experience within a complex environment.
• Ability to manage operational IT service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IT team and oversee operational IT service delivery.
• Prioritise support requests and ongoing tasks.
• Support the Deputy Director of IT on mission critical projects.

Skills

Technical acumen

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

IT Operations Manager (12 month fixed-term contract). We are looking for an experienced IT Operations Manager for a 12 month fixed-term contract. They will manage the IT team and oversee operational IT service delivery, prioritising support requests and ongoing tasks. The role is to provide support to allow the Deputy Director of IT to focus on mission critical projects during this focused documentation period.

This is a hands-on management role within a busy educational environment. The successful applicant will combine technical acumen with strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience of managing and leading an IT support or operations team within a complex environment.

The salary is £65,000 to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Please note, CVs sent without an online application form will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 09:00 on Friday 12th September 2025.

Qualifications & Seniority

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations

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