Trust IT Manager

The Laurus Trust; Littlemoss; Presencial; GBP 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Laurus Trust is seeking an experienced Trust IT Manager to join the team and oversee IT systems, services and infrastructure across multiple schools. You will manage a small team of Technicians and deputise for the IT Director when required.

Based at one of our base schools, you will deliver strategic IT development, support teaching and administrative operations, and ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements across the Trust.

Qualificações

• Proven experience of working in 1st/2nd/3rd line support roles.
• Proven experience of maintaining and supporting PC, server and networking equipment.
• GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent educational background.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the development, maintenance and delivery of IT systems, services and infrastructure across the Trust.
• Manage a small team of Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements and support teaching, learning and administrative operations.

Conhecimentos

1st/2nd/3rd line support

PC/server/networking maintenance

IT infrastructure management

Formação académica

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed individual to join the 17 strong team as a Trust IT Manager at The Laurus Trust. The successful applicant will be able to choose the most convenient base school location, either Cheadle Hulme High School, Didsbury High School or Laurus Ryecroft (Tameside). You will become a key member of the Laurus Trust family, and will play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of the Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of dedicated IT professionals who support and service the IT function in a fast-paced environment across 6 secondary, 6 primary, 4 sixth forms and 1 alternative provision schools for over 10,000 users. You will become an integral part of an expanding and progressive organisation, and be a key contributor to the strategic development and maintenance of the Trust IT provision, managing a small team of Technicians which in turn will support the continued delivery of outstanding education to our students. As Trust IT Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance and delivery of IT systems, services and infrastructure across the Trust. You will provide strategic advice, manage large-scale IT projects, ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements, and support the effective use of technology to enhance teaching, learning and administrative operations. You will also deputise for the Trust IT Director when required.

At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

Job Purpose

To support the IT Director with monitoring, development, maintenance and delivery of a responsive, effective and compliant IT provision across the Trust for all stakeholders.

Key Skills and Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE's Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.
• Proven experience of working in 1st/2nd/3rd line support role.
• Proven experience of maintaining and supporting PC, server and networking equipment.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.