Trust IT Manager

The Laurus Trust; Sandiway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Trust IT Manager to lead a team supporting IT functions across multiple schools. Responsibilities include managing service quality, supporting the IT Director, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates should have strong networking skills, experience with Windows servers, and relevant educational qualifications. A healthy work/life balance is prioritized, with potential flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience of maintaining and supporting PC, server and networking equipment.
• Strong understanding of computer networks, usage, and equipment configuration.

Responsibilities

• Support the IT Director with effective IT provision monitoring and development.
• Manage a team to ensure high-quality IT service across all Trust schools.
• Ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations for IT resources.

Skills

Computer networking

Active Directory (AD) knowledge

Windows Server 2016-2022

Experience with macOS

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Evidence of continued professional development

Tools

PC and server maintenance

Networking equipment configuration

Job description

Overview

Laurus Trust is looking for an experienced and committed individual to join the IT team as a Trust IT Manager based at a school that fits with your commute. You will lead a small team of Technicians and IT Team Leaders to support and service the IT function across 6 secondary and 3 primary schools, and contribute to the strategic development and maintenance of the Trust IT provision.

Responsibilities

• Support the IT Director with monitoring, development, maintenance and delivery of a responsive, effective and compliant IT provision across the Trust for all stakeholders.
• Manage a team of IT Technicians and IT Team Leaders to ensure high-quality service across all schools in the Trust.
• Ensure that legal and contractual obligations relating to IT resources, systems and services are met.

Qualifications

• Sound educational background including GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Proven experience of maintaining and supporting PC, server and networking equipment.
• Strong understanding of computer networks and operating systems, usage and equipment configuration including Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, Windows Server 2016-2022, Windows 10/11 and macOS.

Benefits

To learn more about what the Trust offers, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust values a healthy work/life balance and, whenever feasible, offers flexible arrangements from the start. This could include part-time roles, term-time working, job-sharing and compressed hours.

Application

A full application must be submitted as CVs will not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. Proposed Interview date: W/C 3rd November. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.