IT Systems Manager - Lead Secure, Scalable Tech for Schools

Astrea Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an experienced IT Systems Manager to lead the IT Systems Team and shape the Trust's technology infrastructure across our head office and schools. Reporting to the Director of IT, you will drive security, resilience, and service improvements.

You will manage a skilled team, set technical standards, deliver projects on time, and work with stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure systems that support staff and learners.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing enterprise IT systems and infrastructure.
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, controls, and best practice.
• Experience managing Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, networking, and infrastructure services.
• Track record of delivering technology projects and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the IT Systems Team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing management of IT infrastructure and systems across the Trust.
• Establish and maintain consistent technical standards, configurations, and best practices.
• Deliver IT projects and system improvements in line with organisational priorities and agreed timescales.
• Ensure systems remain available, resilient, secure, and perform effectively across all locations.
• Lead the operational delivery of cyber security controls, including vulnerability management, patching, monitoring, and incident response.
• Oversee network security, endpoint protection, identity management, and cloud-based services.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity arrangements.
• Support compliance with data protection legislation, Digital Standards, and cyber security frameworks.
• Work closely with schools, central teams, and the wider IT function to provide an excellent technology service.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and assurance to senior stakeholders and the Director of IT.
• Ensure effective use of service management processes and tools to maintain high standards of service delivery.

Skills

Enterprise IT systems

Team leadership

Cyber security

Microsoft technologies

Cloud platforms

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Data protection & compliance

Tools

Microsoft technologies

Cloud platforms

Networking & infrastructure

Job description

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an experienced IT Systems Manager to lead the IT Systems Team and shape the Trust's technology infrastructure across our head office and schools. Reporting to the Director of IT, you will drive security, resilience, and service improvements.

You will manage a skilled team, set technical standards, deliver projects on time, and work with stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure systems that support staff and learners.