Network Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Chester is seeking a Cluster Network Manager to join their IT team, responsible for overseeing IT infrastructure across a secondary and primary schools. The role involves managing an IT team, delivering IT projects, and ensuring high service levels while working with school staff and third-party vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT management, preferably in education.
• Strong knowledge of systems and processes in the education sector.
• Passion for IT and improving service levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure and services across schools.
• Manage hardware, software, and bespoke technologies.
• Complete monthly reviews and manage performance.

Skills

IT management experience

Knowledge of education sector systems

Team oversight

High level of service delivery

Job description

Your new company
This multi-academy trust has gone through a significant period of growth over the last couple of years, and due to this growth they are looking to appoint a Cluster Network Manager to join their IT team on a permanent basis. This is a large multi-academy trust with future growth plans, and it is therefore an exciting time to join the trust, where you will experience further growth and development as the trust continues to grow. You will be based at a North Manchester secondary school, however also with responsibility for 3 primary schools based locally, and you will become an integral part of the IT team. The IT team is well-established, with an IT Director who has a very positive and proactive approach, working collaboratively across the trust with all schools and all teams.
Your new role
Reporting to the IT Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all IT infrastructure and services across your cluster of schools, consisting of 1 secondary and 3 primary schools and overseeing the IT team on site. As Network Manager, you will be responsible for hardware, software, bespoke technologies and the planning and delivery of IT projects in your cluster of schools. This will involve working with the 2 IT technicians who will provide an efficient IT service to staff and pupils, responding to IT requests and issues and ensuring these are resolved quickly. From an operational management perspective, this will also involve completing monthly reviews, managing performance and upskilling and developing individuals. You will be responsible for the IT budget for your schools, ensuring you are working in line with this and also working with third parties around the procurement of IT equipment.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess IT management experience, ideally having worked in the education sector with a strong knowledge of systems and processes in this sector. You will have a passion for IT and deliver a high level of service, working closely with end users and improving overall performance from an IT perspective. Experience of overseeing a team and upskilling and training more junior members of staff is also essential.
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom