Network Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-academy trust is looking for a Cluster Network Manager to enhance their IT services across schools in North Manchester. This permanent position offers significant responsibility overseeing IT infrastructure management, including leading a team of technicians and ensuring high-quality service delivery to staff and students. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IT management within the education sector and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT management, preferably in the education sector.
• Strong knowledge of educational systems and processes.
• Ability to train and upskill junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure and services across a cluster of schools.
• Manage the on-site IT team and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Handle IT budget and procurement in collaboration with third parties.

Skills

IT management

Team oversight

Service delivery

Job description

Your new company

This multi-academy trust has experienced significant growth over the last few years. Due to this expansion, they are seeking to appoint a Cluster Network Manager to join their IT team on a permanent basis. This is a large trust with future growth plans, making it an exciting opportunity for professional development. You will be based at a secondary school in North Manchester, with responsibilities for three local primary schools, and will be an integral part of the IT team. The team is well-established, led by an IT Director who adopts a positive and proactive approach, fostering collaboration across all schools and teams within the trust.

Your new role

Reporting to the IT Director, you will oversee all IT infrastructure and services across your cluster of schools, including one secondary and three primary schools. You will manage the on-site IT team, which includes two technicians, ensuring efficient IT service delivery to staff and students. Your responsibilities will include hardware, software, bespoke technologies, planning and delivering IT projects, responding to IT requests and issues, and completing monthly operational reviews. You will also manage the IT budget, oversee procurement in collaboration with third parties, and focus on performance management and professional development of your team members.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed, you should have IT management experience, preferably within the education sector, with strong knowledge of educational systems and processes. A passion for IT and a commitment to delivering high-quality service are essential. Experience in team oversight, training, and upskilling junior staff is also required.

What you'll get in return

Details about benefits and opportunities will be provided during the interview process.

What you need to do now

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